People & roles
Steward
Stewards enforce the rules of racing at a meeting — starting inquiries, hearing protests, questioning riders about tactics, ordering veterinary examinations and declaring correct weight. Their published reports are the official record of what went wrong in a race, and they routinely contain form-relevant information that finishing positions alone conceal, such as interference, gear failure or a horse being found lame.
In use
Stewards opened an inquiry into interference near the 300m and amended the placings.
Related terms
Stipendiary StewardA salaried official who polices the rules of racing.Correct WeightThe official declaration that placings stand and bets can be paid.VeterinarianThe vet responsible for equine health and race-day soundness checks.In-RunningBetting or positional description while the race is underway.