Sec.12-574-F30. Chart writer  


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  • (a) Duties, post position numbers. The chart writer shall compile the information necessary for the program which shall be printed for each racing day. The names of the greyhounds that are to run in each of the races for that day shall appear in the program in the order of their post positions, which post positions are to be designated by numerals placed at the left and in line with the names of those greyhounds. These numerals shall also be prominently displayed on each greyhound. Post positions shall be color coded as follows:

    No. 1 – RED

    No. 6 – YELLOW

    No. 2 – BLUE

    No. 7 – GREEN AND WHITE

    No. 3 – WHITE

    No. 8 – YELLOW AND BLACK

    No. 4 – GREEN

    No. 9 – PURPLE

    No. 5 – BLACK

    (b) Program charts.

    (1) Program charts or form sheets shall state the correct name, color, sex, date of whelping, breeding, racing weight, distance, time, track record, post position and finish, name of owners, kennel and trainer, number of times finished first, second, and third and such other information as will enable the public to properly judge the greyhound's ability. "Weight" refers to post weight on past performance.

    (2) Program charts or form sheets shall carry at least two (2) past performances of said greyhound at the track where it is to race. However, if a greyhound has raced within ten (10) days at any track under the jurisdiction of a regulatory body not less than two past performances of said greyhound at that track may be carried on the program or form sheet.

    (3) All past performances as shown in the program shall be listed beginning with the most recent race.

    (c) Changes in name. If the name of a greyhound is changed, the new name together with the former name, shall be published in the official entries and program until after the greyhound has started six (6) times.

(Adopted effective October 3, 2001)