Md. Code Regs. 09.10.02.26

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 09.10.02.26 - Paddock Access and Restrictions

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.

Md. Code Regs. 09.10.02.26

Regulation .26 amended effective May 10, 1993 (20:9 Md. R. 778)