Horse racing

Horse racing

Also called equestrian sport. There are three types of horse racing: flat field racing; steeplechasing or racing over jumps; and harness racing, where horses trot or pace while pulling a driver in a small cart known as a sulky. Horse racing is closely associated with gambling generating a worldwide market of well over U.S. $100 billion.

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bet

Sports; Horse racing

A transaction in which monies are deposited or guaranteed.

betting board

Sports; Horse racing

A board used by the bookmaker to display the odds of the horses engaged in a race.

bell lap

Sports; Horse racing

In harness racing, the last lap of a race, signified by the ringing of the bell.

beeswax

Sports; Horse racing

UK slang term for betting tax. Also known as 'Bees' or 'Ajax'.

bearing in (out)

Sports; Horse racing

Failing to maintain a straight course, veering to the left or right. Can be caused by injury, fatigue, outside distraction, or poor riding.

barrier draw

Sports; Horse racing

The ballot held by the race club to decide which starting stall each runner will occupy.

beard

Sports; Horse racing

A friend or acquaintance or other contact who is used to placing bets so that the bookmakers will not know the identity of the actual bettor. Many top handicappers and persons occupying sensitive ...