### Question
How is the "stakes race" defined?


### Answer
The term **stakes race** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 3051* as follows -

> any race so designated by the racetrack at which such race is run, including, without limitation, the races comprising the Breeders' Cup World Championships and the races designated as graded stakes by the American Graded Stakes Committee of the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 3051*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 57A-HORSERACING INTEGRITY AND SAFETY**

