Chapter Game 7

Game 7.10(4)(k) (k) It shall be the responsibility of the association to properly train lead-outs in the handling of greyhounds. The training shall include the proper method of leading greyhounds, weighing, placement in and removal from lock-out kennels, handling of blankets, muzzles and leashes, placement in starting box and returning of the greyhound to the paddock after the finish of a race.

Game 7.10(5) (5) Paddock judge.

Game 7.10(5)(a) (a) No greyhound not fully identified and checked against the card index systems (bertillon card) maintained by each association shall start in a schooling or official pari-mutuel race. The identification cards shall be filled in and completed by the association paddock judge before greyhounds are entered for schooling or for a race.

Game 7.10(5)(b) (b) The paddock judge shall fully identify and check against the card index system of identification maintained by the association the greyhounds starting in schooling and official pari-mutuel races. The paddock judge shall report to the stewards any greyhound who does not conform to the card index identification.

Game 7.10(5)(c) (c) The paddock judge shall unlock the lock-out kennel immediately before weigh-in time to see that the lock-out kennels are in good repair and that nothing has been deposited in any of the crates for the greyhounds’ consumption. The division veterinarian shall see that the lock-out kennels are kept in repair and proper sanitary condition and shall direct the association to make the required corrections when deemed necessary. The paddock judge or designee(s) shall receive the greyhounds from the trainer one at a time, and see that each greyhound is placed in its lock-out kennel and remain on guard from that time until the greyhounds are removed for the last race.

Game 7.10(5)(d) (d) The division steward and paddock judge shall not allow anyone to weigh in a greyhound unless that person has in their possession a valid owner’s, trainer’s or assistant trainer’s license.

Game 7.10(5)(e) (e) The association paddock judge or kennel master shall keep on hand and ready for use extra muzzles of all sizes, lead straps and collars.

Game 7.10(5)(f) (f) The paddock judge shall ensure that each greyhound is properly fitted with an approved muzzle, blanket and lead prior to its leaving for the starting box.

Game 7.10(6) (6) Starter.

Game 7.10(6)(a) (a) The starter shall report any causes of delay to the stewards.

Game 7.10(6)(b) (b) All starting boxes to be used during a performance shall be inspected and tested by the association prior to the first race of the performance and the results shall be communicated to the stewards by the starter before the first race.

Game 7.10(6)(c) (c) The starter shall inspect all starting boxes and areas adjacent to the starting boxes to be used each race performance prior to the first race to ensure they are clean and free of any foreign materials.

Game 7.10(6)(d) (d) The starter shall be responsible that each greyhound is correctly placed in its assigned post position as identified in the daily racing program.

Game 7.10(7) (7) Racing secretary.

Game 7.10(7)(a) (a) The racing secretary shall maintain a complete and updated file of all lease and ownership papers on greyhounds racing at the race meet. All ownership and lease documents shall be inspected to be sure they are accurate, complete and updated. To perform this responsibility the racing secretary shall have the authority to demand the production of any documentation or evidence relating to the ownership of a greyhound. Kennel owners and trainers shall file with the racing secretary all current ownership and lease records and any other forms required by the division including but not limited to health certificates, live lure affidavits and animal vaccination records. By filing these documents the owner and trainer warrant that the documents are true, accurate and authentic.

Game 7.10(7)(b) (b) The racing secretary shall receive all entries and declarations.

Game 7.10(7)(c) (c) The racing secretary shall form each race, and ensure that only greyhounds which are eligible to start and which meet any special entry requirements are drawn into the race. The racing secretary shall make every effort to ensure fairness and equal opportunity for all greyhound owners and kennel owners in the forming of all races.

Game 7.10(7)(d) (d) As soon as entries have closed for each race performance, the racing secretary shall compile and post a list of entries minus any subsequent withdrawals. Names of greyhounds on the leftover list shall also be compiled and posted in an announced location.

Game 7.10(8) (8) Chartwriter.

Game 7.10(8)(a) (a) The chartwriter shall compile the past performance information necessary for the daily race program.

Game 7.10(8)(b) (b) The daily race program shall contain:

Game 7.10(8)(b)1. 1. The names of the greyhounds entered to run in each of the day’s races, which shall appear in order of their post position;

Game 7.10(8)(b)2. 2. The grade of the race;

Game 7.10(8)(b)3. 3. The numerical designation of the post position at the left of the name and shall correspond to the numeral displayed on each greyhound;

Game 7.10(8)(b)4. 4. Four past performance lines, except maidens shall have at least 3 past performance lines and all such lines shall be in reverse chronological order, with the most recent performance listed first;

Game 7.10(8)(b)5. 5. Name, color, sex, date of whelping, breeding (dam and sire), established racing weight, number of starts in official races and number of times finishing first, second, third and fourth, total purses won, name of owner or lessee, name of trainer, distance of race, track record and such other information as will enable the public to properly judge the greyhound’s ability; and

Game 7.10(8)(b)6. 6. In case the name of a greyhound is changed, the new name together with the former name shall be published in the official entries and daily race program until after the greyhound has started 6 times.

Game 7.10(9) (9) Timer-photo finish/timer. The association steward shall be the timer-photo finish operator.

Game 7.10(9)(a) (a) The timer-photo finish operator shall maintain the photo finish and timing equipment in proper working order and shall be responsible for photographing each race.

Game 7.10(9)(b) (b) The timer-photo finish operator shall declare the official time of each race. The time of the race shall be taken from the opening of the doors of the starting box to the time of the first greyhound crossing the finish line.

Game 7.10(9)(c) (c) Each association shall install an automatic timing device approved by the division. The timer-photo finish operator shall use the time shown on the timing device as the official time of the race if the timer-photo finish operator and stewards are satisfied that the timing device is functioning properly. Otherwise, the timer-photo finish operator shall consult with the stewards and use the time shown on the stop watch or other back-up timing device in use to record the time of the race. When the stop watch time or other back-up timing device is used to record the official time of the race it shall be so announced to the public.

Game 7.10(9)(d) (d) When the “photo” sign is posted by the stewards on the totalizator board the timer-photo finish operator shall prepare a photograph which shall be made available and displayed for public viewing. The photo shall be approved by the board of stewards prior to public viewing. A paper copy of the displayed photo shall be retained for a period of 90 days.

Game 7.10(10) (10) Lure operator.

Game 7.10(10)(a) (a) The lure operator shall operate the lure in a smooth, uniform and consistent manner so as not to impede or otherwise disrupt the running of the race.

Game 7.10(10)(b) (b) The location of the lure on the course and the prevailing weather conditions shall be taken into consideration by the lure operator when calculating the appropriate distance of the lure from the lead greyhound.

Game 7.10(10)(c) (c) The lure operator shall test the operation of the lure prior to the running of the first race of each race performance. Any malfunctions shall be reported to the stewards and corrected prior to the start of the race performance.

Game 7.10 History History: Cr. Register, March, 1990, No. 411, eff. 4-1-90; cr. (2) (l), Register, July, 1990, No. 415, eff. 8-1-90; cr. (1) (j), am. (6) (b), Register, May, 1993, No. 449, eff. 6-1-93; CR 03-070: r. and recr. (1) (a), am. (1) (b), (2) (a), (c), (e), (4) (g), (5) (b) to (d), (7) (a), (d), (8) (a), (b) (intro.) and 6., and (9), cr. (1) (i), (2) (h), (i), (5) (f), (6) (c), (d), and (10), renum. (2) (h) to (L) to be (2) (j) to (n) and am. (n) Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03.

Game 7.11 Game 7.11 Fees. The division may require a fee to be paid by persons licensed pursuant to s. 562.05 (1) (a) and (b), Stats. This fee shall supplement funding received to accomplish the statutorily mandated regulatory responsibilities of the division. This fee will be determined by the division on an annual basis. All monies received pursuant to the rule shall be paid to the division, as designated by the division.

Game 7.11 History History: Cr. Register, July, 1990, No. 415, eff. 8-1-90.