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COURSING THE HARE

c. The Turn.—One point.

d. The Wrench.—Half a point.

e. The Kill.—Two points, or, in a descending scale, in proportion to the degree of merit displayed in that kill, which may be of no value.

f. The Trip.—One point.


Definition of Points.

a. In estimating the value of speed to the hare the Judge must take into account the several forms in which it may be displayed, viz.:—

1. Where in the run up a clear lead is gained by one of the dogs, in which case one, two, or three points may be given, according to the length of lead, apart from the score for a turn or wrench. In awarding these points the Judge shall take into consideration the merit of a lead obtained by a dog which has lost ground at the start, either from being unsighted or from a bad slip, or which has had to run the outer circle.

2. Where one greyhound leads the other so long as the hare runs straight, but loses the lead from her bending round decidedly in favour of the slower dog of her own accord, in which case the one greyhound shall score one point for the speed shown, and the other dog score one point for the first turn.

3. Under no circumstances is speed without subsequent work to be allowed to decide a course, except where great superiority is