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Official Racing Form-Program
Hollywood Kennel Club
Hollywood, Florida
Saturday, December 25, 1943
[Illustration of a woman walking a lunging Greyhound]
Post Time 8:15 Price 15c
Presenting
The Aristocracy of Racing Greyhound
On the Federal Highway-U. S. No. 1
One mile south of Hollywood
Racing conducted under supervision of Florida State Racing Comission
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HOW TO READ PAST PERFORMANCES
Date Race
Date and number of previous race
Place
Track where run
Dis.
Distance of Race
T. C.
Condition of Track
Time
Time in which race was run by winner
Wt.
Weight of greyhound at post time
P. P.
Position of greyound at starting point
Off
Order in which greyhound leaves box
1/8
Order of position at eight or sixteenth
St.
Order of running at stretch turn
Fin.
Order of finish
Odds
Odds to $1.00
F. W.
Number of lengths from winner at finish
Order of Finish Comment
Order of finish- showing relative positions of leading greyhounds at finish, and comment pertaining to effort made by dog.
*Before dog's name denotes an Imported Dog.
The above grouping embraces all the essential points in a race. First is shown the date and number of previous race in which greyhound started. Then comes name of track where run, followed by distance of race. Track conditions, signifying whether fast, good, slow, muddy, heavy, etc., follows. Then comes the time in which the race was run by the winner, and to determine the time made by any particular greyhound in the race allow 1-5 of a second for each three lengths beaten. (Lengths from winner is the small figure in the past performances under the heading F.W.) Weight of the greyhound is next, followed by PP (post position);
Off (order in which he left the starting box); 1/8 (running position at the eighth call); St. (running position at the stretch); and Fin., where he finshes in the race, showing LENGTHS AHEAD OF THE NEXT FOLLOWING GREYHOUND. ODDS, odds to $1.00 and FW (lengths from winner) complete the explanation of the figures as read from left to right on any one line of past performances. The three names mentioned are the names of the greyhounds finishing first, second, third and fourth. The name of the fourth greyhound being shown when the contestant finishes first, second or third. Time shown in past performances is in seconds and fifth-seconds, 29.2 means 29 2-5 seconds.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Post positions correspond with large numbers in left margin of program.
Weights shown in past performances and charts are actual weights of greyhounds as at post time. The weight shown in parenthesis opposite dog's name is established racing weight of the dog.
(20) A dog is a starter for a race when it has left the paddock for the post. How- ever, a dog may be excused by the Presiding Judge in case of accident or casualty before being placed in the starting box and in such case a refund of all wagers on such dogs shall be made.
(54) If a race is marred by jams, spills or racing circumstances other than accidents to the machinery, while a race is_ being run, and three or more dogs finish, the Judges shall declare the race finished, but if less than three dogs finish, the Judges shall declare it “No Race” and moneys shall be refunded.
(55) No race shall be called official unless the lure is in advance of the dogs at all times during the race, and if at any time during the race any dog or dogs catch or pass the lure, the Judges shall declare it “No Race” and all moneys shall be refunded. The lure shall be operated consistently.
(86) The post positions of dogs in starting shall be assigned by lot or drawing supervised by the Commission Judge and Racing Secretary at the track where the races are to be run, and at a time properly advertised, so that any and all owners and trainers interested may be present, if they so desire.
No official of this track owns or races any dogs.
Time given on past performances is that of winner. Three lengths constitutes one-fifth second, therefore adding distance beaten off in final column, one can get actual time for a particular dog.
BETTING INFORMATION
Always call for greyhound by post position (large figure to left of its name).
Ask for post position number of dog first, then quantity of tickets desired, as Number Two, two tickets.
Please have exact change ready; change may be secured from the Information man who is located at the window at the north end of grandstand.
To avoid last minute congestion and the possibility of being shut out, purchase your mutuel tickets early.
BE SURE YOU ARE IN THE RIGHT LINE.
Straight means to run first, to win the race. Your dog must win for you to win. Place means to run EITHER 1st or 2nd. You win if your dog finishes either first or second. Show means to run EITHER first, second or third. You win if your choice finishes first, second or third.
CAUTION
Examine your tickets before leaving booth. Errors cannot be corrected after race starts.
Patrons are cautioned to hold tickets until after official result of race is posted. No claim for winning tickets torn or mutilated, will be recognized unless presented at Information Window within 30 minutes after race.
CHANGE AND INFORMATION BOOTH
For the convenience of the public, a change booth is at your service. The management has provided an efficient man at the Information Window to facilitate the patrons in every way possible. He will render any explanation and assistance desired.