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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Place

Sports; Horse racing

Finish in the top two, top three, top four and sometimes also top five in a competition or event. A Place bet will win if the selection you bet on is among those placed. Usually, a horse runs a ...

Point spread

Sports; Horse racing

The points allocated to the 'underdog' to level the odds with the 'favorite/favourite'.

Scale of weights

Sports; Horse racing

Fixed weights to be carried by horses in a race according to age, distance, sex, and time of year.

Scalper

Sports; Horse racing

One who attempts to profit from the differences in odds from book to book by betting both sides of the same game at different prices.

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.