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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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double carpet

Sports; Horse racing

UK slang for Odds of 33 to 1, based on 'Carpet'.

draw

Sports; Horse racing

Refers to a horse's placing in the starting stalls. For flat racing only. Stall numbers are drawn at random.

dog player

Sports; Horse racing

A bettor who mainly wagers on the underdog.

dog

Sports; Horse racing

The underdog in any betting proposition.

dividend

Sports; Horse racing

The amount that a winning or placed horse returns for every $1 bet by the bettor.

dime

Sports; Horse racing

A bet of USD$ 1,000 (also known as a 'dime bet').

distanced

Sports; Horse racing

Well beaten, finishing a long distance behind the winner.

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