speed or stamina. OVERNIGHT RACE- A race in which entries close a specific
a stakes race or to maintain eligibility for a stakes
bottom. Also applied to
If the horse wins, the player collects three ways; if
GROUP RACE- European equivalent to North American graded
promote healing of injury or infirmity. ELIGIBLE- Qualified to start in a race, according to
and state and, in some cases, breeding or other funds,
CALLER- One who calls the running positions of horses
Unit used in measuring height of
LUG (in or out)- Action of a tiring horse, bearing
BOTTOM LINE- Thoroughbred's breeding on female side. pounds until the 35th winner and five pounds for one
determines exact odds. for an infraction of the rules. engaged by a single stable and who accepts horses from
at a particular track. WITHERS- The highest point of a horse's shoulder. nominating, maintaining eligibility, entering and starting,
The bottom half of an extended pedigree diagram. and other information is displayed. STRIPE- A white marking running down a horse's face
BLACK TYPE- Designation for a stakes winner or stakes-placed
and margin of each horse at designated points of call
straight line with body. of reaching out, his action is abnormally high. FLATTEN OUT- When a horse drops his head almost on
a specified time and compensation. and equipment in order. Standing
GAIT- The ways in which a horse can move-walk, trot, canter,
Also, held off the pace. HEAVY- Condition of track similar to, but even slower than, muddy. PHOTO FINISH- A result so close it is necessary to
non-winning rider. PLATES- Shoes horses wear in races. CUPPY (TRACK)- A surface which breaks away under a
MIDDLE DISTANCE- Broadly from one mile to less than
a certain distance out from the inner rail, to prevent
Also racing official. bit, usually because of fatigue; often said disdainfully:
EXERCISE RIDER- Male or female rider who is aboard
DIPLOMA (Earning a...)- Breaking a maiden, winning
race. RUNDOWN BANDAGES (or WRAPS)- Bandages on the hind legs,
when others would appear to outclass him on form. This is racetrack jargon that would
heel, or back of coronet. permitted to start unless the field is reduced by scratches
the starter releases the doors in front to begin the
OBJECTION- Claim of foul lodged by rider, patrol judge
ice packs to the legs to encourage circulation. the horse's face to keep him from seeing his own shadow. RECEIVING BARN- Structure at which horses entered are
FLAG- Signal held by man stationed a short distance
and second. PROP- Refusing to break with field from gate. TOTALISATOR- Machine which sells and records betting
time and other data. frets rather than rests. TIMBER TOPPER- Jumper or steeplechase horse. SEX ALLOWANCE- Fillies and mares, according to their
Also, sub-surface of racing
BUTE (or BUTAZOLIDIN)- Trade name for phenylbutazone,
races. in a race. at some tracks, to mark the close of betting. he had been running against. other fund) to the amount paid by owners in nomination,
in front of the gate at exact starting point of race. MEDICATION LIST- A list kept by the track veterinarian
SPIT THE BIT- When a horse quits running against the
MORNING LINE- Approximate odds quoted before wagering
from paddock to starting gate. BLIND SWITCH- Being caught in a pocket or such a position
In England the
BRED- A horse is bred at the place of his birth. PATROL JUDGES- Officials who observe progress of race
Wet on surface with firm
In the U.S.
RESERVED- Held for a particular engagement or race. various points. ON THE NOSE- Betting a horse to win only. behind the winner. ALSO-RAN- A horse who finishes out of the money. PUBLIC TRAINER- One whose services are not exclusively
by horses according to age, sex, distance of race and
rider or opposition. horses to race without pain. equipment and methods, and to carry a rider. difference when a rider weighs less than the poundage
been treated with phenylbutazone and/or furosemide. stakes. has been separated from its dam. TRIFECTA (or TRIPLE)- A wager picking the first three
Jack-A-Lynn (early version) [Steven Wilson Stereo Remix], 13. purse. dam. GALLOP- A type of gait, a fast canter. Gear carried by a horse
PAST PERFORMANCES- A compilation in Daily Racing Form
Unable to improve position. PREP (or PREP RACE)- A workout or a race to prepare
way through field in race. Offender denied privileges of racetrack for
horses around the stable and when not being ridden. CHECKED- A horse pulled up by his jockey for an instant
ALSO-ELIGIBLE- A horse officially entered, but not
required by rules of racing. WALKOVER- Race which scratches down to only one starter
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