W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-15

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024

Section 178-2-15 - Patrol Judge

15.1. The patrol judge shall:

15.1.a. Supervise the lead-outs from paddock to post;

15.1.b. Inspect the muzzles and blankets of the greyhounds after they have left the paddock either in view of the judges' stand or the starter; and

15.1.c. Assist the starter in his/her duties upon the arrival of the lead-outs and greyhounds at the starting box.

15.2. At the start of a race, the patrol judge shall rapidly pass in front of the entire starting box to ascertain that no greyhound remains in its hole. Should a greyhound fail to break, the patrol judge shall remove the greyhound from the starting box and promptly secure it behind the starting box until the race is complete.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-15