Game 7.09(2)(f)(f) If a greyhound bolts the course, runs in the opposite direction, or does not run the entire prescribed distance for the race, it shall forfeit all rights in the race, and no matter where it finishes, the stewards shall declare the finish of the race the same as if that greyhound was not a participant. However, that greyhound shall be considered a “starter” for grading purposes.
Game 7.09(2)(g)(g) The stewards at each race meet shall designate individuals who may remove a greyhound from the track when it appears it may interfere with the running of the race. No other person shall enter the track during the running of the race.
Game 7.09(2)(h)(h) If a greyhound refuses to leave the box when the doors of the starting box open at the start, there shall be no refund of monies wagered. Such greyhound shall be considered a starter.
Game 7.09(3)(3)Stewards list.
Game 7.09(3)(a)(a) If the stewards determine that an animal, during a race, is fractious, unruly or otherwise runs so as to cause interference to other animals in the race, the stewards may place that animal on the schooling list.
Game 7.09(3)(b)(b) Any greyhound may be placed on the schooling list at the discretion of the stewards at any time. No animal placed on the schooling list shall be permitted to race without schooling back to the satisfaction of the stewards.
Game 7.09(3)(c)(c) When the stewards charge a greyhound for interference in any official race, films shall be made available for viewing by the kennel owner or trainer. Upon written appeal to the stewards of an interference ruling and placement of the greyhound on the schooling list, the stewards may review the film and their decision in the presence of the kennel owner or trainer.
Game 7.09(4)(4)Dead heats.
Game 7.09(4)(a)(a) When greyhounds run a dead heat for first place all monies and prizes to which the winner would have been entitled shall be divided equally. Each greyhound shall be deemed a winner.
Game 7.09(4)(b)(b) When greyhounds run a dead heat for second place, they shall divide equally the second place money and whatever additional placing monies are involved in the dead heat.
Game 7.09(4)(c)(c) When greyhounds run a dead heat for third place, they shall divide equally the third place money and whatever additional placing monies are involved in the dead heat.
Game 7.09(4)(d)(d) If the dividing owners cannot agree as to a prize which cannot be divided, the question shall be determined by lot in the presence of the stewards.
Game 7.09(5)(5)Objections.
Game 7.09(5)(a)(a) All objections as to eligibility of an animal to race shall be made to the stewards in writing and signed by the objector.
Game 7.09(5)(b)(b) Objections to a greyhound engaged in a race shall be made only by the trainer of another greyhound engaged in the same race, or by an racing official.
Game 7.09(5)(c)(c) All objections shall be made within 48 hours after the race is run.
Game 7.09(5)(d)(d) The stewards may impose a forfeiture upon a determination that an objection was made without reasonable basis.
Game 7.09(5)(e)(e) Pending a decision on the objection, any prize or money due any greyhound involved in the objection shall be withheld until the objection is resolved.
Game 7.09(5)(f)(f) In all cases of fraud or willful deception, the time limitation identified in this section shall not apply if the stewards determine the objector could not have reasonably ascertained the basis of the objection within 48 hours.
Game 7.09(5)(g)(g) If an objection is declared valid, the stewards shall determine the new order of finish and the redistribution of all purse monies. The stewards’ decision shall not affect the pari-mutuel payoff.
Game 7.09 HistoryHistory: Cr. Register, March, 1990, No. 411, eff. 4-1-90; CR 03-070: am. (1) (a), (2) (h), (3) (b) and (5) (a), cr. (5) (e) to (g) Register November 2003 No. 575, eff. 12-1-03.
Game 7.10Game 7.10Racing officials.
Game 7.10(1)(1)General.
Game 7.10(1)(a)(a) The following are designated racing officials of a race meet:
Game 7.10(1)(a)1.1. Board of stewards (presiding division steward, division steward, and association steward).
Game 7.10(1)(a)2.2. Director of racing.
Game 7.10(1)(a)3.3. Racing secretary.
Game 7.10(1)(a)4.4. Paddock judge.
Game 7.10(1)(a)5.5. Chartwriter.