W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-42

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section 178-2-42 - Withdrawals and Scratches

42.1. The withdrawal of a greyhound from of an engagement is irrevocable.

42.2. Withdrawals from stakes races shall be made in the same manner as making an entry. The association's racing secretary shall record the day and hour of receipt of die withdrawal and take appropriate action to make the withdrawal known to die public.

42.3. Withdrawals from purse races shall be made by the trainer to the association's racing secretary or his or her assistant at any time before the post positions are assigned.

42.4. To scratch a greyhound entered in a race, sufficient cause shall be given to satisfy the judges.

42.5. Any scratch that is the result of a violation of this rule is grounds for the judges to impose disciplinary action against the offending permit holder(s).

42.6. Notwithstanding the provision of any other rule, die judges may cancel die race if three (3) or more greyhounds are withdrawn or scratched in any one race.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-42