205 CMR 5.06
Chart Writer: Duties
(1) The Chart Writer shall compile the information necessary for a program which shall be printed for
each racing day and shall contain the names of the greyhounds that are to run in each of the races for
that day. These names shall appear in the order of their post positions, the said post positions to be
designated by numerals placed at the left and in line with the names of the greyhounds in each race,
which numerals shall also be prominently displayed on each greyhound.
(2) Program or form sheet must carry at least two past performances of said greyhound at the track
where it is to race; however, if a greyhound has raced within ten days at a track under the jurisdiction
of a recognized Commission not less than two past performances of said greyhound at said track may
be carried on the program or form sheet.
(3) All past performances as shown in the program shall be in the order of the races or official
schoolings held, the last performance appearing on the first line, etc.
(4) Program or form sheet must also contain name, color, sex, date of whelping, breeding, established
racing weight, number of starts in official races and number of times finishing first, second and third,
name of owner and trainer, distance of race, track record, and such other information as will enable
the public to properly rate the greyhound's ability.
(5) In case the name of a greyhound is changed, the new name, together with the former name, shall
be published in the official entries and program until after the greyhound has started six times.