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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nod

Sports; Horse racing

Lowering of head. To win by a nod, a horse extends its head with its nose touching the finish line ahead of a close competitor.

nominations

Sports; Horse racing

The complete list of runners entered by owners and trainers for a race.

nose

Sports; Horse racing

Smallest advantage a horse can win by. Called a short head in Britain.

nursery

Sports; Horse racing

A handicap for two-year-old horses.

oaks

Sports; Horse racing

A stakes event for three-year-old fillies (females).

objection

Sports; Horse racing

Claim of foul lodged by rider, patrol judge or other official after the running of a race. If lodged by official, it is called an inquiry.

odds

Sports; Horse racing

The sportsbook's or bookmaker's view of the chance of a competitor winning (adjusted to include a profit). The figure or fraction by which a bookmaker or totalisator offers to multiply a bettor's ...