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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Home turn

Sports; Horse racing

The final turn a horse must travel around before entering the home straight in the run to the finish line.

Horse

Sports; Horse racing

When reference is made to sex, a 'horse' is an ungelded male five-years-old or older.

Hung

Sports; Horse racing

A horse holding the same position, unable to make up distance on the winner.

In hand

Sports; Horse racing

Running under moderate control, at less than best pace.

Inquiry

Sports; Horse racing

Reviewing the race to cheque into a possible infraction of the rules. Also, a sign flashed by officials on the tote board on such occasions. If lodged by a jockey, it is called an objection.

In the money

Sports; Horse racing

Describes the horses in a race that finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd (and sometimes 4th) or the horses on which money will be paid to bettors, depending on the place terms.