Section 1306.180  Clerk of the Course

The clerk of the course shall:

a)         At request of judges assist in drawing positions.

b)         Keep the judges' book and record therein:

1)         All horses entered and their eligibility numbers.

2)         Names of owners and drivers; drivers' license numbers.

3)         A record of each race, giving position of horse at finish.

4)         Note drawn or ruled out horses.

5)         Record time in minutes, seconds and fifths of seconds.

c)         Check eligibility certificate before the race and after the race; shall enter all information provided for thereon.

d)         Record all protests, fines, penalties and appeals in the judges' book and see that the book is properly signed.

e)         Forward copies of the judges' book to the United States Trotting Association and the Board not later than the next day.

f)         Notify owners and drivers of penalties assessed by the officials.

g)         Upon request, may assist judges in placing horses.

h)         After the race, return the eligibility certificate to the owner of the horse or his representative when requested.

i)          Failure to comply with any part of this rule and make the above listed entries legible, clear and accurate, may subject either the clerk or the track, or both, to a fine of not to exceed $50. for each violation.