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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Sports; Horse racing

All the doubles, trebles and accumulators involved in a given number of selections.

Furlong

Sports; Horse racing

One-eighth of a mile or 220 yards or 660 feet (approx. 200 meters).

Futures

Sports; Horse racing

Bets placed in advance predicting the outcome of a future event.

Ante post

Sports; Horse racing

Bets placed in advance predicting the outcome of a future event.

Gait

Sports; Horse racing

Harness horses are divided into two distinct groups, pacers or trotters, depending on their gait when racing. The gait is the manner in that a horse moves its legs when running. The pacer is a ...