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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over the top

Sports; Horse racing

When a horse is considered to have reached its peak for that season.

overweight

Sports; Horse racing

Surplus weight carried by a horse when the rider cannot make the assigned weight.

pacesetter

Sports; Horse racing

The horse that is running in front (on the lead).

paddock

Sports; Horse racing

Area where horses are saddled and kept before post time.

panel

Sports; Horse racing

A slang term for a furlong.

parimutuel

Sports; Horse racing

A form of wagering originated in 1865 by Frenchman Pierre Oller in which all money bet is divided up among those who have winning tickets, after taxes, takeout and other deductions are made. Oller ...

parlay

Sports; Horse racing

A multiple bet. A kind of 'let-it-ride' bet. Making simultaneous selections on two or more races with the intent of pressing the winnings of the first win on the bet of the following race selected, ...