Glossary Terms

A horse whose running style is to attempt to get on or near the lead at the start of the race and to continue there as long as possible.

A condition of a racetrack where any moisture present is frozen.

Horses that share the same sire and dam.

One-eighth of a mile, 220 yards, 660 feet.

A race for two-year-olds in which the owners make a continuous series of payments over a period of time to keep their horses eligible. Purses for these races vary but can be considerable.

Harness racing: Either a trotting or pacing gait.
Thoroughbred racing: The characteristic footfall pattern of a horse in motion. Thoroughbreds have four natural gaits-walk, trot, canter and gallop. Thoroughbreds compete at a gallop.