306 EMPLOYMENT OF THE DOG IN HUNTING, ETC. 



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 dis- 

 played, 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 un- 

 sighted 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 supe- 

 riority is shown by one greyhound over another in a long 

 lead to covert. 



If a dog, after gaining the first six points, still keep possession 

 of the hare by superior speed, he shall have double the prescribed 

 allowance for the subsequent points made before his opponent be- 

 gins to score. 



