R69 Mar (fighters) and failing to pursue

(1) Where a greyhound, in the opinion of the Stewards-

(a) mars the running of any other greyhound during an Event; or

(b) fails to pursue the lure with due commitment during an Event,

the Stewards may, except in the case where the greyhound is found to have been injured pursuant to sub-rule (4) impose a period of suspension in respect of the greyhound pursuant to sub-rule (2) or sub-rule (4).

(2) The period of suspension imposed pursuant to sub-rule (1) shall be-

(a) in the case of a first offence, at the track where the offence occurred, 28 days and until the completion of a satisfactory trial; or

(b) in the case of a second similar offence, at all tracks, 3 months, and until the completion of a satisfactory trial, or

(c) in the case of a third or subsequent similar offence, at all tracks, 12 months and until the completion of a satisfactory trial.

(3) Where a greyhound is suspended pursuant to sub-rule (2)(a) and is required to complete a satisfactory trial pursuant to Rule 72, the trial shall not take place on the day of occurrence and shall not be a qualifying trial or Event.

(4) Where a greyhound fails to pursue the lure as pursuant to sub-rule (1)(b), the greyhound shall be examined by the officiating veterinary surgeon or authorised person and if found not to be injured the handler of the greyhound may seek a re-examination at a time on the day of the meeting as agreed to by the Stewards.

(5) Where a greyhound is found to be suffering from an injury upon an examination pursuant to sub-rule (4), a certificate shall be produced to the Stewards by the veterinary surgeon or authorised person detailing the injury. The Stewards shall endorse the greyhound's certificate of registration accordingly to show that the greyhound failed to pursue the lure, by reason of injury.

(6) The Stewards shall order a greyhound found to be suffering from an injury pursuant to sub-rule (5) to undergo a satisfactory trial pursuant to Rule 72.

(7) Where a greyhound is found to be in breach of sub-rule (1)(b) for a second or subsequent time, the provisions of sub-rule (5) shall not apply unless the endorsement has been cancelled pursuant to Rule 70(2).

(8) Where a greyhound is found by the Stewards to have engaged in an act that mars another greyhound or has failed to pursue the lure with due commitment during an Event the Stewards shall, subject to sub-rule (5), endorse the certificate of registration of the greyhound with the particulars of the offence.

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