Rule 3769-14-50. Paddock judge

(A) Under the direction and supervision of the presiding judge, the paddock judge will have complete charge of all paddock activities as outlined in rules 3769-14-23 and 3769-14-44 of the Administrative Code. (B) The paddock judge is responsible for: (1) Getting the fields on the track for post parades in accordance with the schedule given to him by the presiding judge; (2) Inspection of horses for changes in equipment, broken or faulty equipment, head numbers and saddle pads; (3) Supervision of paddock gate men; (4) Proper checking in and checking out of horses and drivers; (5) Supervising the checking of the identification of all horses coming in to the paddock including the tattoo number; (6) Direction of the activities of the paddock blacksmith; (7) Immediately notifying the presiding judge of anything that could in any way change, delay or otherwise affect the racing program; (8) Seeing that only properly authorized persons are permitted in the paddock. Last updated March 5, 2024 at 12:12 PM Supplemental Information Authorized By: – Amplifies: – 3/15/1966