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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shadow roll

Sports; Horse racing

Usually a lamb's wool roll half way up the horse's face to keep him from seeing his own shadow.

shortening the odds

Sports; Horse racing

When the odds of a horse decrease, usually because a lot of money has been wagered on that horse.

short runner

Sports; Horse racing

A horse who barely stays, or doesn't stay, the full distance of a race.

short price

Sports; Horse racing

Low odds, meaning a punter will get little return for their initial outlay.

show

Sports; Horse racing

Third position at the finish.

show bet

Sports; Horse racing

Wager on a horse to finish in the money; third or better.

shut out

Sports; Horse racing

What happens to a bettor who gets on the betting line to late and is still waiting in line when the window closes. Also, in sports betting, when the losing team do not score.