R 431.3180 Claiming races generally.

Rule 3180. (1) The primary purpose of claiming races is the classification of horses. (2) In a claiming race, a horse is subject to claim for its entered price by any owner in good standing who is properly licensed in this state. An owner may claim out of his or her initial race. (3) A legal entity that seeks to make a claim and that otherwise is not eligible as set forth in these rules may do so, after filing proper license application, and by complying with all of the following provisions: (a) Depositing an amount not less than the minimum claiming price at the race meeting with the horsemen's bookkeeper. Such amount shall remain on account until a claim is made or permission to claim has expired. If withdrawal of such amount occurs, any permit issued pursuant to this rule is automatically revoked and terminated. (b) Submitting to the stewards, in writing, the name of a trainer whose Michigan license is currently in full force and effect and who will represent the legal entity that desires to make a claim once the claim is made. (c) Securing from the stewards a written claiming permit which is in full force and effect when a claim is made by the legal entity or a trainer or authorized agent representing the legal entity. (4) Before issuing a claiming permit, the stewards shall determine that an individual qualifies for an occupational license and permit by the standards of occupational licensing. A claiming permit shall take effect upon issue and shall not be issued for more than 30 days. (5) A claim may be made on behalf of an owner by an authorized agent or trainer, but an authorized agent or trainer may claim only for the account of those for whom he or she is licensed as agent, and the name of the authorized agent as well as the name of the owner for whom the claim is being made shall appear on the claim slip. (6) A licensee shall not claim his or her own horse or cause his or her own horse to be claimed, directly or indirectly, for his or her own account. (7) A person shall not claim more than 1 horse from any 1 race. An authorized agent, although representing more than 1 owner, shall not submit more than 1 claim for any 1 race. When a stable consists of horses owned by more than 1 person and trained by the same trainer, not more than 1 claim may be entered on behalf of such stable in any 1 race.