Clocking

[ELA]

A great deal of what's been said is not only true, but extremely common -- every single day occurence. The "private" clockers -- ones who work for themselves, pro's, etc. or ones who are for hire. Many trainers go to the private clockers before, after or instead of the track's clockers.

I also think accurate, electronic, etc. clocking is contingent on whether or not it is mandatory to report works. I can't speak to CD, but for example, at Monmouth (I don't know if it's still the case today, but it certainly was a couple of years ago) it is not mandatory to report works, times, etc. In this situation, it would be an exercise in futility.

Also, many, many times, the clockers will put down what they are asked to put down, or will put down what they are told (for example if they missed something).

Eric