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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
Overnight race
Sports; Horse racing
A race in which entries close a specific number of hours before running (such as 48 hours), as opposed to a stakes race for which nominations close weeks and sometimes months in advance.
Over the top
Sports; Horse racing
When a horse is considered to have reached its peak for that season.
Overweight
Sports; Horse racing
Surplus weight carried by a horse when the rider cannot make the assigned weight.
Spot play
Sports; Horse racing
Type of play in which bettor risks money only on types of races and horses which seem relatively worthwhile risks.
Stake
Sports; Horse racing
The prize money for the winning horses paid to the owner (eg. trophy or prize money).
