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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score

Sports; Horse racing

GBP£ 20. In US, to win a race or a bet. Also, a victory.

scratch

Sports; Horse racing

To be taken out of a race before it starts. Trainers usually scratch horses due to adverse track conditions or a horse's adverse health. A veterinarian can scratch a horse at any time.

scratch sheet

Sports; Horse racing

Daily publication that includes graded handicaps, tips and scratches.

second call

Sports; Horse racing

A secondary mount of a jockey in a race in the event his primary mount is scratched.

selections

Sports; Horse racing

The horses selected by a knowledgeable person (Tipster) to have the most likely chance of finishing in first, second and third place. This may also refer to a person's own selections - the horses ...