call
Running position of horses in a race at various points.
check(ed)
When a jockey slows a horse due to other horses impeding its progress.
climbing
When a horse lifts its front legs abnormally high as it gallops, causing it to run inefficiently.
closer
A horse that runs best in the latter part of the race, coming from off the pace.
colors
Colors accepted by The Jockey Club are bay, black, chestnut, dark bay or brown, gray, roan and white. See individual entries for definitions.
company
Class of horses in a race He last ran in stakes company.
conditions
The requirements of a particular race. This may include age, sex, money or races won, weight carried and the distance of the race.
