 "Schooling" [non-betting] races were held prior to the evening performances, and schooling race information would be included in the racing program once a greyhound's racing career began.Generally the racing program would carry information regarding either the last 8 or 10 races; other publications (such as the "Tel-Mor Book" would carry lifetime performance information and be available at additional cost).Greyhounds which did not finish fourth or better in any three consecutive races were dropped a grade, to improve the competitive nature of the racing.