Iowa Admin. Code r. 491-7.11

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024
Rule 491-7.11 - Schooling
(1) Greyhounds must be schooled in the presence of the stewards, or must, in the opinion of the stewards, be sufficiently experienced before they can be entered or started.
(2) All schooling races shall be at a distance not less than 3/16 mile and wagering will not be allowed.
(3) Any greyhound that has not raced on site for a period of 10 racing days or 15 calendar days, whichever is less, or has been placed on the veterinarian's list shall be officially schooled at least once at its racing weight before being eligible for entry. Any greyhound that has not raced for a period of 30 calendar days shall be officially schooled at its racing weight at least twice before being eligible for entry.
(4) Each official schooling race must consist of at least six greyhounds. However, if this condition creates a hardship, less than six may be schooled with the permission of the state steward.
(5) No hand schooling will be considered official.
(6) All greyhounds in official schooling races must be raced at their established racing weight and started from the box wearing muzzles and blankets.
(7) Any greyhound may be ordered on the schooling list by the stewards at any time for good cause and must be schooled officially and satisfactorily before being allowed to enter an official race.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 491-7.11