Glossary Terms

Two or more starters running as a single betting unit (entry), when there are more starters in a race than positions on the totalizator board.

Breeding: Female horse four-years-old or younger.
Harness racing: A female horse 3 years of age or younger.

A condition of a turf course corresponding to fast on a dirt track. A firm, resilient surface.

Signal manually held at a short distance in front of the gate at the exact starting point of race. Official timing starts when flag is dropped by the “flagman” to denote proper start.

A very tired horse that slows considerably, dropping its head on a straight line with its body. Some horses, however, like to run with their heads lowered.

Flat plate or wooden implement (float) dragged over the surface of a wet track to aid in draining water.