W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-45

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

Section 178-2-45 - Running of the Race

45.1. The greyhounds shall be started from a starting box, which has been approved by tire Racing Commission. There shall be no start until and no recall after, the doors of the starting box have opened.

45.2. The time of the race shall begin from the opening of the doors of the starting box.

45.3. If a greyhound bolts the course of its own volition, runs in die opposite direction, or does not run die entire prescribed distance of the race, the greyhound forfeits all rights in the race and no matter where die greyhound finished, the judges shall declare the finish of the race the same as if the greyhound were not a contender. However, for the purpose of the rule, die greyhound shall be considered a "starter".

45.4. If a greyhound bolts the course of its own volition or runs in the opposite direction during the running of the race, and the greyhound, in the opinion of the judges, interferes with any other greyhound in die race, the judges shall declare a "No Race" and all moneys wagered shall be refunded, except when, in the opinion of the judges, the interference clearly did not affect the outcome of die race.

45.5. If it appears that a greyhound may interfere with the running of the race because of its failure to leave die box, any person under the supervision of die judges stationed around die race course may remove the greyhound from the race course. However, for die purpose of the rule, the greyhound shall be considered a "starter".

45.6. All greyhounds shall wear the regulation association muzzle and blanket when racing. Blinker muzzles may not be used.

45.7. Muzzles and blankets shall be carefully examined in the paddock by the paddock judge before the greyhounds leave the post, and again before the judges at the judges' stand or before the starter at the starting box by the patrol judge.

45.8. All greyhounds shall be exhibited in the show paddock before post time of the race in which they are entered.

45.9. After die greyhounds leave the paddock on their way to the starting box and, until the judges direct the gates to be reopened, all persons except the racing officials and necessary attendants shall be excluded from the race course.

45.10. No race shall be called official unless the lure is in advance of the greyhound at all times during the race. If, at any time during die race, any greyhound catches or passes the lure, the judges shall declare it "No Race" and all moneys shall be refunded.

45.11. If at any time during the race there is a manufaction of the lure, which at the diserction of the judges creates unfairness to any greyhound, die judges may declare a "No Race" and all moneys shall be refunded.

45.12. If less than four (4) greyhounds finish die race, the judges shall declare a "No Race" and all moneys shall be refunded.

W. Va. Code R. § 178-2-45