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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ajax

Sports; Horse racing

UK slang term for 'Betting Tax'.

age

Sports; Horse racing

All thoroughbreds count January 1 as their birth date.

across the board

Sports; Horse racing

A bet on a horse to win, place or show. Three wagers combined in one. If the horse wins, the player wins all three wagers, if second, two, and if third, one.

acceptor

Sports; Horse racing

A runner officially listed to start in a race.

the jockey club

Sports; Horse racing

An organization dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding and racing. Incorporated Feb. 10, 1894 in New York City, The Jockey Club serves as North America's Thoroughbred registry, ...

thick'un

Sports; Horse racing

A big bet in a horse race.

thoroughbred

Sports; Horse racing

A Thoroughbred is a horse whose parentage traces back to any of the three 'Founding Sires' the Darley Arabian, Byerly Turk and Godolphin Barb, and who has satisfied the rules and requirements of The ...