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Horse Racing
Horse Racing
Resources
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Forms
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Licensing/Racing
- Affidavit from Absentee Trainer Download
- Authorized Agent Download
- Complaint Form - PDF Format Download
- Failure to Merge Common Pool Form Download
- Application for a License Download
- License Fees Download
- Registration for Partnerships, Corporations and Stables Download
- Request for Replacement Badge - PDF Format Download
- Stable Roster Download
- Trainer Affidavit Download
- Trainer Transfer-Owner Affidavit Download
- Temporary Application for License for Racing in Michigan Download
- Unemancipated Minor Liability Form - PDF Format Download
- Veterinarian Supplemental Application - PDF Format Download
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Race Meet and Track Applications
- Race Meet License - PDF Format Download
- Race_Meeting_License_App_Attachment_A Download
- Race Meeting License App Attachment B Download
- Race Meeting License Application Attachment C Download
- Race Meet License Attachment D Download
- Race Meeting License App Attachment E - PDF Format Download
- Race_Meeting_License_App_Attachment_F Download
- Race Meeting License App Attachment G - PDF Format Download
- Race Meeting License App Attachment H - PDF Format Download
- Race_Meeting_License_App_Attachment_I Download
- Race Meeting License App Attachment J - PDF Format Download
- Race_Meeting_License_App_Attachment_K Download
- Race Meeting License Application Attachment L Download
- Race Meeting License App Attachment M Download
- Race_Meeting_License_App_Attachment_N Download
- Race_Meeting_License_App_Attachment_O Download
- Race Meeting License Application Attachment P Download
- Race_Meeting_License_App_Attachment_Q Download
- Race Meet License Attachment R1 Download
- Race Meeting License Application Attachment R2 Download
- Race Meeting Application Attachment S Download
- Race Meeting License Application Attachment T Download
- Horsemens_Association_Application_for_Certification Download
- Racetrack License Application - PDF Format Download
- Racetrack License - Update Download
- Race track license application - Attachment A Download
- Race Track License Application - Attachment B Download
- Race Track License Application Attachment C Download
- Race Track License Application - Attachment D Download
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Steward's Hearing & Appeals
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Veterinarian
Horse Racing
Horse Racing originally was established by the Racing Act of 1933 to authorize and regulate pari-mutuel horse racing in Michigan. Currently, Horse Racing functions under the Horse Racing Law of 1995, as amended. Horse Racing objectives are achieved through the regulatory activities of the Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB). These objectives include:
- Issuing track, race meeting, occupational licenses, and simulcasting permits
- Allocating racing dates and simulcasting schedules
- Collecting racing license and tax revenues
- Appointing stewards and veterinarians to represent the state
- Hearing appeals from decisions of stewards and on other matters
- Approving track appointed officials
- Monitoring the daily conduct of live and simulcast racing
- Conducting equine and human drug testing programs
- Investigating any irregularities in racing which may lead to formal hearings, administrative disciplinary actions and/or criminal prosecution
- Developing ways to improve and promote pari-mutuel horse racing in Michigan
Contact Horse Racing
Michigan Gaming Control Board
Office of the Executive Director
3062 W Grand Boulevard Suite L-700
Detroit, MI 48202-6062
313-456-4100
Please make checks payable to: State of Michigan.
Track Office Phone Numbers:
Northville Downs
- Stewards: 248-349-5337
- Licensing: 248-349-5458
- Veterinarian: 248-349-5511
- Fax: 248-349-9139
Contact Email Address:
Office Hours (Hours may be subject to change)
Live Racing Office Hours:
- Monday through Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday 1:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Off-Season Office Hours:
- Tuesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.