R 431.3010
R 431.3010 Definitions; O to S.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 431.3010
Rule 3010. As used in this part:
(a) “Optional claiming race” means a race that is restricted to horses which are
entered to be claimed for a stated price or less and horses which are entered not to be
claimed by the option designated in the conditions of the race. Where horses are entered
to be claimed, the race shall be considered a claiming race, and where horses are entered
under the option, the race shall be considered an allowance or purse race.
(b) “Produce race” or “futurity” means a race that is to be contested by the produce of
horses which are named or identified before the closing time of nominations.
(c) “Purse race” means a race for money or another prize to which the owners of
horses engaged do not contribute.
(d) “Starter race” means an overnight race under allowance or handicap conditions
which is restricted to horses that have previously started for the designated claiming price
or less, as stated in the conditions of the race.