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Z How to Learn Horseracing Terms
Horseracing is a fantastic spectator sport, but learning what all of the terms
mean can take a little time. Most people know the "jockey" is the rider; but
knowing other terms make it easier to understand horseracing and make a day at
the track more enjoyable. Read on to learn more.
Instructions:
Step 1:
Use the "daily racing program" to help you pick the winning horses. It
provides information about the horses' performance at previous races.
Step 2:
Learn racing terms related to the horses. The "favorite" is the most likely to
win and has the lowest odds. An "outsider" is a horse that is not expected to
win the race. "Out of the money" refers to a horse that finished in fourth or
worse. A horse that withdraws from the race is called a "scratch."
Step 3:
Review the different types of bets before deciding to "back" a horse. Have
your bet placed well before scheduled starting time, or "post time," for a
race. If you are still standing in line when the ticket window closes before a
race begins, you are "shut out" of betting.
Step 4:
Listen to the "race caller" who describes the race as it unfolds. The
"starting gate" is the metal stalls that the horses stand in at the starting
line. The "backstretch" is the far side of the track. The "home stretch" is
the final section of the track before the finish line.
Step 5:
Understand terms that relate to the outcome of the race. "Place" means a horse
finished in second. "Show means a horse finished in third place. "On the
board" refers to first three horses to finish a race. A "dead heat" is a race
that ended in a tie. The "stake" is the prize money paid to the owner of the
winning horse.
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