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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derby

Sports; Horse racing

A stakes event for three-year-olds.

declaration of weights

Sports; Horse racing

The publication of weights allocated to each horse nominated for a race by the handicapper.

runner

Sports; Horse racing

A participant in a race. In US, a sportsbook's employee who gathers information on the progress of betting elsewhere on the course. Also, a messenger 'running' to and from pari-mutuel windows for ...