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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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Permutations
Sports; Horse racing
It is possible to Perm bets or selections (e.g. on 4 selections all the possible doubles could be Permed making 6 bets).
Off the board
Sports; Horse racing
A horse so lightly bet that its pari-mutuel odds exceed 99 to 1. Also, a game or event on which the bookie will not accept action.
Overlay
Sports; Horse racing
A horse going off at higher odds than it appears to warrant based on its past performances.
