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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trainer

Sports; Horse racing

The person responsible for looking after a horse and preparing it to race. A trainer must hold a license or permit to be entitled to train.

treble

Sports; Horse racing

A bet consisting of 3 selections, all of which must win for the wager to be successful.

trifecta

Sports; Horse racing

A wager picking the first three finishers in exact order. Called a 'Triactor' in Canada and a 'Triple' in some parts of the U. S. ('Tricast' in the UK. )

trail

Sports; Horse racing

Racing immediately behind another horse. A trail is also known as a sit.

tote board

Sports; Horse racing

The (usually) electronic totalizator display in the infield which reflects up-to-the-minute odds. It may also show the amounts wagered in each mutuel pool as well as information such as jockey and ...

tote returns

Sports; Horse racing

Returns from a tote pool (also known as a Dividend), calculated by taking the total stake in each pool (after the take out) and dividing it by the number of winning tickets. A dividend is declared ...