Advance Race Wagering
You can advance wager any race on the current program or on any race from the next program at The Woodlands. To make an advance wager, please inform the clerk which race and event you desire before beginning the transaction. Official programs for advance performances are on sale at the program booth on the lower level.

Age Restrictions
Patrons must be at least 18 years of age to place wagers.

Alcoholic Beverages
Kansas State Liquor Control regulations allow sale of alcoholic beverages only to thos persons 21 years of age or older. We reserve the right not to serve a patron or to ask a patron for identification to prove age. It is against local regulation to remove any unconsumed portion or any container of alcoholic beverage from the facility.

Cameras
Flash cameras are not permitted.

Cancellation of Races
If five races or more are completed, the card shall be considered official and there shall be no refunds. If, however, the card is cancelled prior to the fifth race, a rain check for free admission shall be issued for use at any time during the remainder of the season. Official programs and reserved seat tickets from the cancelled card may be presented for free exchange at any time during the remainder of the season. There wil be no cash refunds on admissions, parking, food and beverage or programs.

Cashing Tickets
Remember to keep all your tickets UNTIL THE RESULTS ARE OFFICIAL. Winning tickets may be cashed at any window. No claims will be entertained for tickets thrown away, lost, or destroyed.

Change
Change can be obtained at the mutual information window located on the west end of the Clubhouse level.

Check Cashing & Credit Card Cash
With proper identification and subject to bank aurhorization, certain checks may be cashed at bank windows located at the west end of the grandstand. Cash withdrawals with major credit cards or bank cards can be made from Cashlink or ATM machines located on both levels.

Check Tickets for Accuracy
Any claim that a wrong ticket has been purchased must be made BEFORE leaving the ticket wsindow. It is assumed that all transactions, be it cashing or purchasing tickets, are complete once the bettor leaves the window.

Determination of Winners
The Judges shall determine places at the finish line in the following manner: The relative position fo the muzzle shall be the deciding factor. In the event of a hanging or lost muzzle, the relative position of the ose of the greyhound shall be the deciding factor. The photo finish camera is used as an aid to the judges and in all cases the decision for the judges is final. Photo finish equipment is owned and operated by Eye in the Sky, an independent company. Pictures of all races where a photo is called are shown on TV monitors and are posted at the east end of the lower level.

Dining Reservations
Reservations for dining in the Kennel Club are not necessary. Please call ahead, however, if you are bringing a large party.

Dress
Appropriate dress is appreciated throughout the facility. In the Kennel Club, e ask that you not wear cut-offs, tank tops, or T-shirts. Management reserves the right to refuse service to anyone improperly dressed.

Food & Beverage
Must be purchased within the facility and cannot be carried in.

First Aid
The First Aid room is located adjacent to the security office on the main level near the grandstand entrance. An Emergency Medical Technician is in attendance during all live racing performances.

Lost & Found
Articles may be turned in or claimed at the security office near the west grandstand admission turnstiles.

Mutuel Pools
Wagering pools are offered under the following guidelines: Win, Place and Show if there are five or more wagering interests. Win and Place only if there are four wagering interests. Win only if there are less than four wagering interests. If scratches reduce any field below those levels, the indicated pool(s) will be cancelled and all monies refunded.

Odds
All odds displayed on the tote board are figured to the dollar and are approximated. They are controlled by computer and change automatically during the process of betting.

Parking
General parking is free.

Post Times & Doors Open
Scheduled post times for the 1998 season: Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday at 1:00 pm; and Wednesday through Saturday at 7:00 pm. Doors open 60 minutes prior to post time.

Previous Day's Tickets
Winning tickets from previous programs may be cashed at any window during any performance. Outstanding tickets from The Woodlands may be cashed up to 60 days following the end of the respective meet.

Program Accuracy
Although every precaution is taken to assure the complete accuracy of the printed information in the program, track management cannot be held responsible for errors contained therin. The track announcer will notify the public of errors found in the racing program.

Purchasing Tickets
Please make your wagers early. We assume no responsibility for incompleted transactions when tote machines lock. To speed service, use exact change for purchasing tickets whenever possible. MAKE SURE YOU CHECK YOUR TICKETS BEFORE LEAVING THE WINDOW. Mistakes cannot be rectified once you leave the betting window.

Scratches
If, while wagering is in progress, a greyhound would be excused by the judges, tickets purchased on that greyhoud are redeemable at their cost value with such amount being subtracted from the overall betting pool.

Starting Box
If a greyhound remains in the starting box after the doors open for the start, there shall be no refund.

Television Monitors
Television cameras are not set up on the finish line like the photo finish camera, and live telecasts are not official and have no connection with the phot finish camera. They are provided solely for the convenience and enjoyment of our patrons.

Totalisator
The operation of ticket issuing machines, computers and tote board mechanisms is supervised by United Totalisator Inc., which is solely responsible for their operation.

Weights
Weights shown in past performance lines and charts are actual weights of greyhounds as they went to post for each race. Weights shown beside the greyhound names are the established racing weights.

Weight Losers
Should the veterinarian establish a greyhound as a consistent weight loser, that greyhound shall appear in the program with the letters "WL" beside its name. Greyhounds that carry this designation generally lose to pounds or more between weigh-in and post time.

Windows Closed
Please cash all winning tickets no later than five minutes after the completion of the last race. Once windows have been closed, tickets cannot be cashed until they open for the next scheduled performance.

Cellular Phone Usage
The use of cellular phones within the racing complex, is prohibited by the Kansas Racing Commission.

1. - Indicate the amount of your wager.
2. - State the type of wager you wish to make.
3. - State the number(s) of your greyhound(s) selected.

DAILY DOUBLE:
The bettor must select the winners of two consecutive races (Races One and Two)

WHEELING:
If you have a strong top selection you can "key" him to all of the other greyhounds in the race. This strateyg capitalizes on the strength of your key selection and can result in a substantial payoff if the second half of the winning combination is a long shot.

BOXING:
After making your selections, you play all possible combinations in the quinella, trifecta, etc. If your selections in a quinella, for eample, were numbers 3, 4, and 7, you would tell the clerk, "box 3, 4, and 7." In effect you are making the following wagers: 3-4, 3-7, and 4-7. Thus, by boxing you have actually played three combinations. At $2 per ticket, your ticket cost for three combinations would be $6.

TRI-SUPER:
The Tri-Super is conducted on races six and eight, and is aa $1 minimum wager. The monies wagered on the Tri-Super are divided into two pools. Winning trifecta tickets on the first race of the Tri-Super share the first pool and are cashed and exchanged (at no additional cost) for a superfecta ticket on the second race of the Tri-Super. Bettors who correctly pick the superfecta in race eight collect the second part of the pool and any jackpot pools that have been carried over from previous events. If there are no winning tickets in the second half of the Tri-Super, the monies from the second pool are carried over to the second pool of the next event's Tri-Super as a special jackpot pool. The Tri-Super has a mandatory jackpot payout - Every other Sunday! The mandatory jackpot payout is as follows: If no one correctly picks the superfecta in the eight race on the mandatory payout date, then the pool will be shared by those bettors who hold an exchange ticket from the first half (race six) of that day's Tri-Super.

TWIN-TRI:
The Twin-Tri is conducted on races ten and twelve and is a $2 minimum wager. The monies wagered on the Twin-Tri are divided into two pools. Winning trifecta tickets on the first race of the Twin-Tri share the first pool and are cashed and exchanged (at no additional cost) for a trifecta ticket on the second race of the Twin-Tri. Holders of winning tickets on the second race of the Twin-Tri collect the second part of the pool, and any jackpot pools that have been carried over from previous events. If there are no winning tickets in the second half of the Twin-Tri, the monies from the second pool are carried over to the second pool of the next event's Twin-Tri as a special jackpot pool. The Twin-Tri has a mandatory payout every Thursday night. If no one correctly picks the trifecta in the twelfth race on Thursday night's card then the pool will be shared by those bettors who hold an exchange ticket from the first half (race ten) of Thursday's Twin-Tri.

* Seniors - Free General Admission Every Wednesday Matinee!

* TwinTri Mandatory Payout Every Thursday Evening!

* Buck Friday Every Week! $1 General Admission $1 Soft Drinks $1 Hot Dogs $1 Draft Beer Every Friday!

* TriSuper Mandatory Payout Every Other Sunday! * Superfecta Sunday Every Other Sunday! Super, Super Sundays! On alternating weeks: TriSuper Mandatory Payout and Superfecta Sunday! You're always a winner on Sundays at The Woodlands! No matter which Sunday of the month you're here, we're either paying out the Tri-Super or giving you Superfecta wagering on almost every race! It's a super, super day!!! SUNDAY - IT'S SO MUCH FUN YOU JUST CAN'T LOSE!

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A Simple Guide to Handicapping Greyhounds

The study of past performances is what sets racing apart from other sports. Fans are usually buried in their programs analyzing the upcoming events.

If the past performances are the pieces of the puzzle, handicapping is putting the puzzle together. Here is a simple method of handicapping to use at the track:

As you handicap, read each greyhound's past performances from the bottom to the top. Start with the bottom race and work your way up to the dog's most recent performance. This method will enable you to read the story of the dog's performances in its proper sequence. Most handicappers believe that the following four categories are the most important:

A) CLASS. Watch for greyhounds that are dropping in class, or grade. There can be a big difference in the level of competition from one grade to another. Greyhounds that have not been winning at a higher level may improve dramatically when they drop in grade.
B) TIME. Pay close attention to the greyhound's actual running time. Look through his past performances and locate his fastest time at teh distance of today's race.
C) POST POSITION. Make sure that your selection ahs performed well from his starting box position. Most greyhounds develop a preference for a particular part of the track.
D) TROUBLE. Disregard any performance that was affected by interference. The comment column will indicate if the dog was bumped hard, pinched back, etc. Such trouble can effectively eliminate the greyhound from competition and the race should not be a handicapping consideration.

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BOX & KEY BETTING

QUINELLA BOX Pick at least three or more dogs and if 2 dogs finish 1st and 2nd, you are a winner! No. Dogs 3 4 5 6 7 8 No. of Bets 3 6 10 15 21 28 $2.00 Base Bet Total Cost $6.00 $12.00 $20.00 $30.00 $42.00 $56.00	SUPERFECTA BOX Pick (at least) 4 or more dogs and if 4 of the dogs finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in any order, you are a winner! No. Dogs No. of Bets $1.00 Base Bet Total Cost $2.00 Base Bet Total Cost 4 5 6 7 8 No. of Bets 24 120 360 840 1680 $24.00 120.00 360.00 840.00 1680.00 $48.00 240.00 720.00 1680.00 3360.00	TRIFECTA KEY Pick (at least) 3 or more dogs. Your KEY dog must finish in the position selected and if 2 of the other dogs finish in any order, you are a winner! No. Dogs No. of Bets $1.00 Base Bet Total Cost $2.00 Base Bet Total Cost 3 4 5 6 7 8 2 6 12 20 30 42 $2.00 6.00 12.00 20.00 30.00 42.00 $4.00 12.00 24.00 40.00 60.00 84.00
TRIFECTA BOX Pick (at least) 3 or more dogs and if 3 of the dogs finish 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in any order, you are a winner! No. Dogs No. of Bets $1.00 Base Bet Total Cost $2.00 Base Bet Total Cost 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 24 60 120 210 336 $6.00 24.00 60.00 120.00 210.00 336.00 $12.00 48.00 120.00 240.00 420.00 672.00	REMEMBER! Check your tickets for accuracy before leaving the mutuel window. No changes or refunds can be made once you leave.	SUPERFECTA KEY Pick (at least) 4 or more dogs. Your KEY dog must win, and if 3 of the other dogs finish 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in any order, you are a winner! No. Dogs No. of Bets $1.00 Base Bet Total Cost $2.00 Base Bet Total Cost 4 5 6 7 8 6 24 60 120 210 $6.00 24.00 60.00 120.00 210.00 $6.00 24.00 60.00 120.00 210.00

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Pups Without Partners

Retired racing greyhounds make great pets. Since our adoption program begtan, more than 1000 families have brought these beautiful, gentle animals into their homes and made them a part of their lives.

If you are interested in becoming a greyhound family, call Coral Swanson at (913) 299-9797, or stop by The Woodlands management offices and pick up an adoption application and information brochure.

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