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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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Horse racing

straight

Sports; Horse racing

Betting to win only.

straight forecast

Sports; Horse racing

A tote bet operating in races of 3 or more declared runners in which the punter has to pick the first and second to finish in the correct order. See 'Exacta'.

straight six

Sports; Horse racing

A wager to correctly select the winner of each of six consecutive nominated races.

strapper

Sports; Horse racing

Also known as an attendant. A person who assists the trainer, cares for the horse or helps to put on its equipment.

home-stretch

Sports; Horse racing

Final straight portion of the racetrack to the finish.

stretch runner

Sports; Horse racing

Horse that runs its fastest nearing the finish of a race.

stretch turn

Sports; Horse racing

Bend of track into homestretch.

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