Judge

A Thoroughbred racing judge is an official responsible for determining and declaring the official result of a race. They work in close coordination with the photo-finish operator, stewards, and other racing officials to ensure that every race outcome is accurate, fair, and compliant with racing rules.

The judge’s ruling — known as the official placings — is the final word on the finishing order, margins, and race times, forming the legal record for betting payouts and racing statistics.

Some of the key responsibilities of a Judge include:

• Determining the Official Placings
• Declaring the Official Result
• Handling Objections and Protests
• Record Keeping and Reporting

A Thoroughbred racing judge is the final authority on race outcomes, responsible for determining and declaring the official finishing order, margins, and times of every race.

Their accuracy and integrity uphold the fairness of racing — ensuring every result is correct, transparent, and beyond dispute.