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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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Yielding
Sports; Horse racing
Condition of a turf course with a great deal of moisture. Horses sink into it noticeably.
Yearling
Sports; Horse racing
A horse in its second calendar year of life, beginning January 1 of the year following its birth.
Yap
Sports; Horse racing
Yankee Patent. The same 11 bets as a Yankee, but with singles on each of the 4 selections as well, making 15 bets in all (also known as a 'Lucky 15').
Yankee
Sports; Horse racing
A multiple bet consisting of 11 bets (6 doubles, 4 trebles and 1 4-fold) on 4 selections in different events.
With the field
Sports; Horse racing
Having one horse linked with all the other horses in an event. It can apply to forecasts or in doubles.
Whip
Sports; Horse racing
Instrument or a stick, usually of leather, with which rider strikes horse to increase his speed.
