objection
Claim of foul lodged by rider, patrol judge or other official after the running of a race. If lodged by official, it is called an inquiry.
off side
Right side of horse.
official
1) Notice displayed when a race result is confirmed. 2) Used to denote a racing official.
on the bit
When a horse is eager to run. Also known as “in the bridle.”
on the board
Finishing among the first three.
on the muscle
Denotes a fit horse.
out of the money
A horse that finishes worse than third.
overland
Racing wide throughout, outside of other horses.
overweight
Surplus weight carried by a horse when the rider cannot make the required weight.
