Mich. Admin. Code R. 431.4005 - Definitions; H to M
Rule 4005. As used in this part:
(a) "Handicap" means a race in which
performance, sex, or distance allowance is made and in which post positions may
be assigned or, in the case of a handicap claiming race, determined by claiming
price.
(b) "Heat" means a single
trial in a race 2 in 3 or 3-heat plan.
(c) "Horse" means a standardbred horse
registered as such with the United States Trotting Association (USTA), and is a
term used in these rules to designate any standardbred irrespective of age or
sex designation.
(d) "Kick" means
any contact between the driver's foot and the horse.
(e) "Late closing race" means a race for a
fixed amount to which entries close less than 6 weeks, but more than 3 days,
before the race is to be held.
(f)
"Maiden" means a horse that has never won a heat or race at the gait at which
it is entered to start and for which a purse is offered. Races or purse money
awarded to a horse after the "official" sign has been posted shall not be
considered winning performances or affect a horse's status as a
maiden.
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