Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 178 - Racing Commission
Chapter 7884 - HARNESS RACES
Part 7884.0220 - PADDOCK PROCEDURES

Subpart 1. Horse to be in paddock.

Horses must be in the harness paddock at least one hour prior to post time of the race in which they are to compete and, except for warmup trips, no horse shall leave the paddock until called to post.

Subp. 2. Driver to register. Drivers shall report to the paddock judge and sign the drivers' register at least one hour before post time of any race in which they are programmed to drive. All drivers must undergo breath analyzer testing when they sign in and be retested if they leave the paddock or drivers' room. After signing the drivers' register, no driver shall leave the paddock or drivers' room, except to drive in a race or to view the races from a point approved by the stewards, until all his or her driving engagements for the day have been fulfilled.

Subp. 3. Persons restricted from paddock.

No person, except an official or an owner who has a horse racing, shall be allowed in the paddock until all races of that program have been completed, and not more than two members of a registered stable may be in the paddock on any race day.

Subp. 4. Blacksmith to be in paddock.

Each association must during racing hours provide the services of a blacksmith within the paddock.

Subp. 5. Extra racing equipment to be in paddock.

Each association must during racing hours provide to the equipment inspector all extra equipment in the paddock that may be necessary in emergencies to prevent unnecessary delay during the conduct of racing.