Bustin Bullet

Bustin Bullet is a 6yo gelding from the United States, trained by Saffie A. Joseph Jr. and sired by Bustin Stones out of Ready For Therapy. The horse has won three races in its career. It secured its most notable victory to date on August 24, 2024, at Saratoga, winning the $52,250 Allowance race. During horse races, there are various offices and roles in charge of ensuring the events run smoothly: 1. Jockey Club: The governing body for Thoroughbred horse racing, responsible for maintaining standards, and compiling and publishing data related to the sport. 2. Stewards: Officiate meetings alongside the judge, and handle the orderly conduct and fairness of all races, as well as disciplining officials and horse owners when necessary. 3. Placement Judges or Panel: Review the finish of each race and determine the official order of finish. 4. Handicapper: Assigns weights to be carried by each horse in a race in an attempt to promote competitive results. 5. Track Supervisor: Oversees the care and maintenance of the racing surface and the training track. 6. Track Announcer: Provides commentary and calls the race, describing the action as it unfolds during the race. 7. Paddock Judge: Inspects horses and jockey equipment (whip, saddle, stirrups, safety vest, etc.) prior to a race and ensures each horse has the correct post position identifier. 8. Starter: In charge of controlling the starting gate and ensuring horses start a race under fair conditions. Having these roles and people in place at horse racing events contributes to the overall integrity, smooth operation, and success of the races.