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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

Bet

Sports; Horse racing

A transaction in which monies are deposited or guaranteed.

Key

Sports; Horse racing

Highly expected to win. The strongest in a multiple selection in a parlay or accumulator. In permutation bets the banker is a selection that must win to guarantee any returns.

Barrier

Sports; Horse racing

A starting device used in steeple chasing consisting of an elastic band stretched across the racetrack which retracts when released.

Banker

Sports; Horse racing

Highly expected to win. The strongest in a multiple selection in a parlay or accumulator. In permutation bets the banker is a selection that must win to guarantee any returns.

Back straight

Sports; Horse racing

The straight length of the track farthest away from the spectators and the winning post.

Backward

Sports; Horse racing

A horse that is either too young or not fully fit.

Bearing in (out)

Sports; Horse racing

Failing to maintain a straight course, veering to the left or right. Can be caused by injury, fatigue, outside distraction, or poor riding.

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