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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protest

Sports; Horse racing

When a jockey, owner, trainer or steward alleges interference by one party against another during a race that may have affected the outcome of a race. If a protest is upheld by officials, the runner ...

punt

Sports; Horse racing

Another term for bet or wager.

punter

Sports; Horse racing

Bettor or investor.

pull up

Sports; Horse racing

To stop or slow a horse during or after a race or workout.

quadrella

Sports; Horse racing

Selecting the winner of four specifically nominated races.

quiniela

Sports; Horse racing

Wager in which the first two finishers must be picked in either order. Payoff is made no matter which of the two wins and which runs second. ('Reverse Forecast' in the UK. See Wagers for Quiniela ...

quinella

Sports; Horse racing

Wager in which the first two finishers must be picked in either order. Payoff is made no matter which of the two wins and which runs second. ('Reverse Forecast' in the UK. See Wagers for Quiniela ...