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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phone tab

Sports; Horse racing

Another phone betting service, provided by a totalisator which allows people with special betting accounts to place bets via the telephone. Much the same as a bank account, you must have a credit ...

photo finish

Sports; Horse racing

A photo is automatically taken as the horses pass the winning line and when the race is too close to be judged the photo is used to determine the order of finish.

picks

Sports; Horse racing

Betting selections, usually by an expert.

pick six

Sports; Horse racing

A type of wager in which the winners of all the included races must be selected.

pitch

Sports; Horse racing

The position where a bookmaker conducts his business on a racecourse.

place

Sports; Horse racing

Finish in the top two, top three, top four and sometimes also top five in a competition or event. A Place bet will win if the selection you bet on is among those placed. Usually, a horse runs a ...