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.