Section R. 285.810.9 - Owners= awardsRule 9.
(1) An award of up to 30% of the earned track purse shall be paid to the purse account of the owner of a Michigan-bred horse that finishes first, second, or third in an eligible race that was not restricted to Michigan-bred or sired horses at a state-licensed pari-mutuel track in Michigan.(2) The director, with advice from the certified thoroughbred horsemen's organization and the Michigan thoroughbred breeders and owners association, shall determine the allocation of owners= award percentages.(3) A single owners= award is limited to $10,000.00.Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.810.9