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1. There are no provisions for supplementary entries to Maryland
Million races. Unless eligible foals are fully nominated to the
Maryland Million program on or before December 31 of their yearling
year, they will not be eligible to be entered in Maryland Million
races in any year.
2. A foal may be fully nominated for a total of $250. A foal for
which the nomination fee is not paid by December 31 of the weanling
year may still be nominated for a late fee total of $600 by December
31 of his yearling year.
3. Maryland Million Ltd. reserves the right to postpone or change
the conditions of all or any part of the Maryland Million program
without any liability. Maryland Million programs may be canceled
without notice and Maryland Million Ltd. shall have no liability
except to make distribution of funds in the form of purses and awards
less administrative expenses.
4. Special foal nominator awards will be paid to the nominator whose
name appears on this form if any horses listed hereon finish first,
second, third or fourth in any Maryland Million race in any year.
These awards are independent of any other Maryland award program.
Foal Nominator Awards for Maryland Million Races
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$25,000 race |
$50,000 race |
$100,000 race |
$200,000 race |
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First |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
$4,000 |
Second |
$375 |
$750 |
$1,500 |
$3,000 |
Third |
$250 |
$500 |
$1,000 |
$2,000 |
| Fourth |
$125 |
$250 |
$500 |
$1,000 |
5. In the event that any nominated foal is unable to be entered
(or to
run) in any Maryland Million race, regardless of the reason (or
reasons), no refunds will be paid to foal nominators. Foal nominations
are made with the express understanding that no assurances with
regard to entry in any Maryland Million race, beyond eligibility
to the program, are being given.
6. This agreement is for horses sired by stallions properly nominated
to the Maryland Million program, including several deceased stallions
which ended their careers in Maryland.
7. Maryland Million Ltd. reserves the right to limit the number
of starters in any Maryland Million race. If selection of entries
is necessary, Maryland Million Ltd. shall have sole discretion over
the method used. Maryland Million Ltd. also reserves the right to
change the distance or course of any race without liability.
8. Maryland Million races shall be run in compliance with the racing
rules and regulations of the Maryland Racing Commission. Maryland
Million Ltd. shall have no liability for the actions of any officials
or employees of the track where such races are held or for any matter
under the track's control. Purses and award payments shall be made
to the owners or lessees recognized as such by the track and the
Maryland Racing Commission.
9. Maryland Million Ltd. reserves the right to broadcast, televise
or record Maryland Million races and the activities incident to
them, and to exploit same by any means. Maryland Million Ltd. also
reserves the right to use the names and likenesses of nominated
stallions and their nominated progeny in its promotion and advertising
in any manner deemed appropriate.
10. The nominator grants his consent to be photographed without
remuneration, and agrees to obtain consent from his employees, agents
and associates when and if required. Nominator further understands
and consents that use by him of the name or logo of Maryland Million
shall only be made in accordance with rules established by Maryland
Million Ltd.
11. Maryland Million Ltd. makes no representations or warranties
as to benefits being realized as a result of participation in the
Maryland Million program. Maryland Million Ltd. shall not be liable
if any benefits anticipated by a nominator are not realized for
any reason whatsoever.
12. Purse distribution for Maryland Million races shall be as follow:
First |
55% |
Second |
20% |
Third |
10% |
Fourth |
5% |
Fifth |
3% |
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Sixth |
2% |
An amount equal to 10% of the day's gross purses will be paid
in the form of nominator awards; 5% directly to stallion nominators
and 5% directly to foal nominations, as explained in Condition 4.
13. Maryland Million Ltd. is a trade association and, accordingly,
nomination payments are not deductible as charitable contributions
for federal income tax purposes but may be deductible as business
expenses.
14. The purpose of Maryland Million Ltd. is to improve business
conditions relating to Thoroughbred breeding and racing.
Foal and stallion nominators are considered members of the Maryland
Million Ltd. association.
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