Section R. 431.4080 - Paddock rulesRule 4080.
(1) Horses shall be in the paddock at the time prescribed by these rules or by the stewards, but, in any event, at least 1 hour before post time of the race in which the horse is to compete. Except for warm-up trips, a horse shall not leave the paddock until called to the post.(2) All of the following persons are entitled to admission to the paddock: (a) Owners of horses competing on the date of the race.(b) Not more than 2 members of a registered stable, other than the driver, on any 1 racing day.(c) Trainers of horses competing on the date of the race.(d) Drivers of horses competing on the date of the race.(e) Grooms and caretakers of horses competing on the date of the race.(f) Officials whose duties require their presence in the paddock.(g) A licensed horsemen's representative.(3) A driver, exercise driver, trainer, or groom, once admitted to the paddock, shall not leave the paddock, other than to warm up a horse, without approval from the paddock judge or stewards, until the race or races for which the driver, exercise driver, trainer, or groom was admitted are completed.(4) A licensee shall not return to the paddock after horses in their stable have completed racing until all races of that program have been completed.(5) Drivers shall report to the paddock judge 1 hour before post time for the driver's first race.Mich. Admin. Code R. 431.4080
1985 AACS; 2021 MR 6, Eff. 3/26/2021