Horse or Dog Racing Official
Tasks Include:
supervises employees at racing events
controls acceptances of horses or dogs, and approves
equipment changes
determines violations of racing rules and imposes penalties
orders the removal of unfit horses or dogs from races
observes the entry of horses or dogs into starting gates or
boxes to ensure proper starting arrangements are observed
observes races, hears and decides protests
may decide placegetters and post results
may allocate weight in order to create a competitive contest
may manage progress of horses through designated classes
Specialisations:
Handicapper (Racing)