Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 491 - RACING AND GAMING COMMISSION
Chapter 7 - GREYHOUND RACING
Rule 491-7.8 - Withdrawals and scratches
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 19, March 20, 2024
(1) The withdrawal of a greyhound from an engagement is irrevocable.
(2) Withdrawals from sweepstakes shall be made to the racing secretary in the same manner as for making entries. The racing secretary shall record the day and hour of receipt and give early publicity thereto.
(3) Withdrawals from official races must be made by the owner, trainer, or authorized agent to the racing secretary or assistant racing secretary at least one-half hour before the time designated for the drawing of post positions on the day prior to the day on which the greyhound is to race, or at the time the racing secretary may appoint.
(4) Any greyhound that is withdrawn from a race after the overnight entries are closed shall be deemed a scratch. Such a greyhound shall lose all preference accrued up to that date unless excused by the stewards.
(5) All greyhounds scratched from a race because of overweight or underweight shall receive a suspension of six racing days and must school back before starting in an official race. Greyhounds so scratched may school during their suspension.