Section R. 431.3005 - Definitions; H to MRule 3005. As used in this part:
(a) "Handicap" means a race in which weights are assigned to the horses by the handicapper for the purpose of equalizing their chances of winning.(b) "Horse" means an equine registered as such with the appropriate breed registry and designates any thoroughbred, quarter horse, Appaloosa, Arabian, and American paint horse irrespective of age or sex designation.(c) "Ineligible" means that a horse or a person is not qualified under these rules or the conditions of a race to participate in a specified racing activity.(d) "Maiden" means a horse that has never won a race on the flat at a recognized meeting in any country. A maiden that was disqualified after finishing first remains a maiden. Race conditions referring to maidens shall be interpreted as meaning maidens at the time of starting.Mich. Admin. Code R. 431.3005
1985 AACS; 2021 MR 6, Eff. 3/26/2021