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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bomber

Sports; Horse racing

A winning horse sent off at very high odds.

bolt

Sports; Horse racing

Sudden veering from a straight course.

box

Sports; Horse racing

A wagering term denoting a combination bet whereby all possible numeric combinations are covered.

book

Sports; Horse racing

A bookmaker's tally of amounts bet on each competitor, and odds necessary to assure him of profit.

bobble

Sports; Horse racing

A bad step away from the starting gate, sometimes caused by the ground breaking away from under a horse and causing him to duck his head or go to his knees.