C-72.1, r. 5 - Rules respecting Standardbred horse races held at an amateur race track

Section 14 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

14. The starting judge must:

(1)  give the official signal for the start of each race;

(2)  ensure that the start is in accordance with these Rules;

(3)  exercise complete authority over the drivers and the horses participating in a race from the time of the formation of the parade until he or she gives the official start signal;

(4)  take place in the starting gate vehicle 10 minutes before the start of each race of a race program;

(5)  forward to the racing judge, after each race program, a report of the incidents that he or she has noted.

The starting judge must be present in the paddock at least 45 minutes before the starting time of the first race of a race program.

Decision 96-07-24, s. 14.