Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Agriculture and Rural Development
Executive Division
RegulationNo 821 - Thoroughbred Sire Stake Races and Awards Program
Section R. 285.821.5 - Designation of host tracks; race dates; postponement and rescheduling of races

Universal Citation: MI Admin Code R. 285.821.5

Current through Vol. 24-16, September 15, 2024

Rule 5.

(1) The director shall designate annually which pari-mutuel track or tracks shall host the Michigan sire stake races. To assist the director in designating the track and to help determine the time and conditions of the races to be run, an advisory panel is established consisting of the following persons:

(a) Any thoroughbred breeders and owners selected by the director.

(b) The Michigan racing commissioner or his or her designee.

(c) A representative of the pari-mutuel thoroughbred race meet licensees.

(d) A member of the Michigan department of agriculture, designated by the director, who shall act as chairman.

(2) The director shall make announcements of the track or tracks designated to host the races not later than November 1 preceding the year in which the races are to be conducted.

(3) If, because of unfavorable weather or other unavoidable circumstances, the Michigan sire stake races are postponed, the director may reschedule the races at another licensed thoroughbred track, if the licensed track originally designated to host the sire stakes is unable to do so.

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