W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-40
Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 40, October 4, 2024
Section 178-2-40 - Grading40.1. There shall be six (6) grades for experienced greyhounds. When designating the grades of races, the Grades AA, A, B, C, D, and M will be used. Grade AA is the highest classification, but this grade shall not be in effect unless twenty (20) or more greyhounds are on die premises and capable of being entered in this grade. Grade D is die lowest classification, and grade M refers to maiden classification, which indicates greyhounds that have not won an official race or that have not reached the age of twenty-four (24) months.40.2. The winner of any graded race shall advance one (1) grade until reaching Grade AA; Provided, however, that any greyhound which wins in a maiden classification has the option of racing in a grade C or grade D event.40.3. In Grades AA, A, B, any greyhound which fails to finish third or better in three (3) consecutive events shall be dropped one (1) grade. In these grades, any greyhound that fails to finish better than one third position in any four (4) consecutive starts shall also be lowered one (1) grade. In grade C, events any greyhound that fails to finish fourth or better in any four (4) consecutive starts shall be lowered one (1) grade. In grade D events any greyhound that fails to finish fourth or better in any four (4) consecutive starts is ineligible to race for the remainder of die current race meeting.40.4. T races designate mixed grade races and shall consist of greyhounds within two consecutive grades and shall be at a distance of 3/8 or longer. The greyhound's regular grade shall follow die designation T in die program.40.5. S (stake races) may be of a mixed grade and may be scheduled by the racing association with the approval of die Racing Commission. The greyhound's regular grade shall follow die designation S in the program.40.6. Stakes Q shall indicate qualifying races and the regular grade of die greyhound shall also be listed.W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-40