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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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Fold
Sports; Horse racing
When preceded by a number, a fold indicates the number of selections in an accumulator (e.g. 5-Fold = 5 selections).
Foal
Sports; Horse racing
A baby horse, usually refers to either a male or female horse from birth to January 1st of the following year.
Standing start
Sports; Horse racing
In harness racing, starters start from a standing position, once the barrier across the track is released.
Starting gate
Sports; Horse racing
Partitioned mechanical device having stalls in which the horses are confined until the starter releases the doors in front to begin the race.
Steam
Sports; Horse racing
When a betting selection starts to move quite rapidly, usually caused by many bettors betting on it.
