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AMERICAN

QUARTER

HQRSE

RACING

NOTICE REGARDING GRADED STAKES

All stakes races having been run at least two consecutive years and
meeting the minimum purse and points requirements are eligible for
consideration for an appropriate grade, either grade 1, grade 2, or grade
3. They shall be reviewed by the Graded Stakes Committee annually.
Definitions of open and restricted stakes races are available to educate
horsemen and fans.

Open Stakes Race – any race in which any foal or horse can make nom-
ination(s), sustaining and entry fee payment(s), or supplemental pay-
ment, at the time of entry as long as the conditions do not exclude a
horse based on the criteria set for a restricted race. An open race may
restrict entrants only to age or sex.

Restricted Stakes Race – A race in which the conditions limit the partic-
ipants based upon any of the following criteria:

1. State/Province/Country of breeding
2. State/Province/Country of foaling
3. State/Province/Country of ownership
4. Horses sold in a particular sale
5. Progeny of a certain group of stallions

A restricted race will be available only to a certain set of horses and will
not be open to all horses.

Before a person buys a horse of any age, they should be sure to conduct
the proper research to learn about buying and owning a Racing Ameri-
can Quarter Horse. Also, interview current owner, breeders and trainers
and consult www.aqharacing.com The AQHA Official Handbook of Rules
and Regulations also will help with questions regarding fees, racing and
other pertinent information.

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