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- Horse Terms
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Backside
Slang for the stable area, typically located on the ‘back’ portion of the track.
Backstretch
The straight part of the track opposite of the finish line.
Field
Inquiry
An official review by the racing stewards to determine if there was a foul in the race.
Length
A term used to describe the distance between horses in a race. One length is about 8’ feet (or the length of a horse from nose to tail).
MTP / Minutes to Post
Minutes to Post is simply the number of minutes until the next race. You can find this on the toteboard or bigscreen list as MTP.
Morning Line
Odds set before wagering opens as an approximation of where the odds will ultimately end up.
Mutuel Teller
Objection
A claim of foul lodged by a jockey, trainer or owner alleging another horse of wrong-doing in the race.
Paddock
Location where the horses get saddled and ready for the race.
Pool
The total money bet into a single wagering opportunity, i.e. the Win Pool
Post Position
The position of the stall in the starting gate from which a horse starts.
Post Parade
The term used to describe the horses walking from the paddock to the track and in front of the grandstand crowd.
Photo Finish
A result that is close enough to require a review using a finish line camera.
Purse
The prize money the horses, owners, trainers and jockeys are racing for.
Saddle Towel
The cloth under the saddle that indicates the number of the horse.
Sam Machine
Scratch
A horse eliminated from a race prior to the race being run.
Silks
The jacket and cap worn by jockeys which designate the owner of the horse.
Stretch / Stretch Run
Tote Board
The toteboard is the infield digital board where the odds are displayed for the next race along with payouts from the previous race.
Turf Course
Wire
Slang for the Finish Line.
Apprentice Jockey
A student jockey that will receive a weight allowance of varying degrees depending on his or her experience.
Break Maiden
Claiming Race
A race where each horse in the field has a price and can be purchased by any person that makes a valid claim prior to the running of the race.
Filly
Furlongs
A measure of distance in horse racing. Every Furlong is 1/8 of a mile.
Sire
Stewards
Three person panel that determines whether or not any rule violations occurred during the race.
Blinkers
A piece of eye equipment horses may where to prevent them from getting distracted in a race.
Bullet
Used in reference to workout times, meaning it was the fastest workout at a particular distance that day.
Chalk
The ‘Chalk’ is what insiders call the betting favorite in the race. Sometimes you’ll hear people say “I Bet the Chalk” meaning they bet the favorite. Or ‘That race was chalky’ meaning mostly favorites hit the board.
Closer/Stalker
A handicapping term for a horse that likes to go slower early and make a late charge.
Conditions
The circumstances under which a race will be run, such as: surface, distance, purse, and eligibility.
Early Speed
A handicapping term for a horse that likes to run fast early and try to get to the lead.
Entry or Coupled Entry
Two or more horses owned by the same owner that are running as a single betting unit. Often listed as 1 and 1A. Meaning if you bet the 1, you get two horses for the price of 1!
Fractions
Clocking at quarter-mile increments in either a race or a workout.
Fast Track
Hit the Board
Slang for saying a horse finished in top three.
In the Money
To finish in the top four; this generally entitles the owner to a share of the purse. In betting terms 'in the money' means to finish in the top three.
Odds
The chances of a horse to win a particular race based on the pari-mutuel wagering of the general public.
Sprint
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Across the Board
Carryover
Refers to money in the parimutuel pool for a Pick Five wager that is left over after a sequence fails to have any player select all of the winners. For example, if there are no winning tickets for a Pick Five on a Friday at a track, the money left in the pool (minus the track take) is a considered a carryover and will be added to the pool for Saturday's Pick Five.
Dead-Heat
Term for two or more horses finishing in an exact tie.
Handle
Additional Wagering Terms
Can be found under 'How to Bet'