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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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Horse racing

False favourite

Sports; Horse racing

A horse that is a race favourite despite being outclassed by others.

Exposure

Sports; Horse racing

The amount of money one actually stands to lose on a game or race.

Ease

Sports; Horse racing

Odds that 'Lengthen', are said to have drifted, or be 'On The Drift'.

Exacta box

Sports; Horse racing

A wager in which all possible combinations using a given number of horses are covered.

Even money bet

Sports; Horse racing

A 1:1 bet. A $10 wager wins $10.

Evenly

Sports; Horse racing

Neither gaining nor losing position or distance during a race.

Equivalent odds

Sports; Horse racing

Mutuel price horses would pay for each $1 bet.

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