Section R. 285.810.6 - Payment of breeders= awards, owners= awards, and state supplementsRule 6.
(1) The racing commissioner shall certify, to the director, at the completion of racing, in each condition book, the results of all races won by Michigan-bred horses and their breeders and the results of all races in which a Michigan-bred horse finished first, second, or third in a race that was not restricted to Michigan-bred horses.(2) If the eligibility of a breeder or owner to receive a breeders= award or owners= award is questioned, then the burden of proof that a horse was Michigan-bred or is in compliance with these rules is on the breeder and owner.(3) State supplements and owners= awards may be paid to the owners of winning horses at least twice each year, after June 30 and after December 31, upon certification under this rule.(4) Payment of breeders= awards and owners= awards shall be processed at least twice each year, after June 30 and after December 31.Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.810.6