What are the responsibilities and job description for the Placing Judge position at RACING OFFICIALS ACCREDITATION PROGRAM?
Determines the order of finish of each race by consideration of the respective noses of each horse.
Causes the number of the first four horses to cross the finish line to be flashed on the result board.
Determines if a "Photo" is necessary and if so uses it as an aid to determine the order of finish.
Immediately contacts the tote room of the unofficial order of finish.
Causes the official time to be flashed on the result board.
Causes, in the event of an inquiry or objection, the numbers of the affected horses to flash on the result board.
Verifies with the Photo Finisher to receive the official order of finish.
Contacts the Horsemen's Bookkeeper with the official order of finish.
Notes that each horse's rider is wearing the proper colors during the post parade.
Reads and corrects proofs of the following day's races.
Assists in the taking of entries, scratches, declaration, and subscriptions and any other duties that may be required to assist in the daily operations of the racing office.
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