Section 7.07. Declarations and scratches.

 

(1)  The declaration of a greyhound out of an engagement is irrevocable and shall only be made by the trainer.

(2)  Declarations shall be made to the racing secretary or the assistant to the racing secretary at least 1/2 hour before the time designated for the drawing of post positions.

(3)  Greyhounds declared or scratched shall lose all preference accrued up to that date unless excused by the stewards.

(4)  If 3 or more greyhounds are declared out or scratched in any one race, the stewards may cancel the race.

(5)  At any time a greyhound is scratched, it may be required to perform to the satisfaction of the stewards in an official schooling race prior to being reentered for an official race.

History: Cr. Register, March, 1990, No. 411 , eff. 4-1-90; CR 03-070 : cr. (5) Register November 2003 No. 575 , eff. 12-1-03 .