Section R. 431.4005 - Definitions; H to MRule 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.Mich. Admin. Code R. 431.4005
1985 AACS; 2021 MR 6, Eff. 3/26/2021