Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 09 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Subtitle 10 - RACING COMMISSION
Chapter 09.10.02 - Harness Racing
Section 09.10.02.26 - Paddock Access and Restrictions
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 09.10.02.26
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. Individuals, other than officials and Commission employees whose duties require their presence in the paddock, shall be denied access to the paddock except for:
(1) Individuals authorized by the judges to
enter the paddock; and
(2) Licensed
individuals associated with a horse required to be in the paddock, such as a:
(a) Driver,
(b) Groom,
(c) Owner,
(d) Trainer, and
(e) Veterinarian.
B. Horses.
(1) A horse scheduled to race shall be in the
paddock the earlier of the following:
(a) The
time required by the presiding judge; or
(b) 1 hour before the post time of the race
in which the horse is to compete.
(2) A horse that is in the paddock according
to § B(1) of this regulation may not leave except to:
(a) Exercise on the racetrack on which the
race is to be contested; or
(b)
Participate in the race for which the horse was entered.
C. A horse shall be accompanied by the horse's trainer or another licensed trainer designated by the horse's trainer at all times during the horse's stay in the paddock.
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