| Understanding key terms and lingo will help you out a | | | | I |
| lot when you are at the track. Imagine how horrible it | | | | In the money: A first, second or third place finish. |
| would be, not to mention embarrassing, to be in a | | | | L |
| conversation where you are lost because you simply | | | | Late double: Second daily double late in the program. |
| do not understand the terms being used. | | | | Leakey roof circuit - Minor track races. |
| Well, don't fear. Here is a short horse racing glossary | | | | M |
| to get you started. It covers the more typically things | | | | Minus pool: A pool in which a horse is played too |
| you will here at the track. Once you read through this, | | | | heavily causing a deficit in the money left to pay out. |
| you should be able to talk with the best of them at the | | | | Money rider: A rider who is on the board in rich races. |
| track. | | | | Morning line: Odds quoted before wagering. |
| A | | | | O |
| Across the Board: Bet placed on a horse to win, place, | | | | Odds on: Odds of less than even. |
| or show. | | | | Off track betting: Betting taking place at betting office |
| All out: A horse that has extended himself to the | | | | off track. |
| extreme. | | | | On the board: A finish in the first four. |
| Apprentice: A rider who has not ridden a certain | | | | On the nose: Person betting only on the winner of |
| number of winners. | | | | race. |
| B | | | | Overlay: Horse going at higher price that earned |
| Backstretch: The far side of the track between turns. | | | | through past performance. |
| Bell: Sound that signals start of race or close of betting. | | | | Overnight line: Quote of prices the night before race. |
| Board: The display for betting information. | | | | Overnight race: Closing time is specific number of |
| Bridge Jumper: Someone who makes a large bet on a | | | | hours before race. |
| favorite. | | | | P |
| C | | | | Pick six: Wager where winners of all races must be |
| Call: Running position of horses. | | | | picked. |
| Chute: Backstretch extension that allows for a | | | | Place bet: To wager on a horse to finish first or |
| straightway run. | | | | second. |
| Classic: A traditionally important race. | | | | Pool: Total bet on race. |
| D | | | | Purse: Prize money to be won. |
| Daily double: Wager on selection of winners for two | | | | Q |
| consecutive races. | | | | Quinella: Wager of pick of first and second place; does |
| Dwelt: Horse late out of the gate. | | | | not have to be in order of finish. |
| E | | | | S |
| Exacta: Wager choosing first two finishers of race in | | | | Show: Horse that places third. |
| order. | | | | Show bet: Bet placed on third place finisher. |
| Extended: Horse being forced to run at top speed. | | | | Simulcast: Race televised to different locations. |
| F | | | | Stakes placed: Horse that finishes first, second or third |
| Field: Horses set to run in a race. | | | | in a stakes race. |
| Flag: Used to signify the start of the race when it is | | | | Stake: Race where owner pays fee for horse to run. |
| dropped. | | | | T |
| Front Runner: Horse who leads or attempts to lead in | | | | Totalisator: Bet machine that record tickets and shows |
| the race. | | | | odds. |
| G | | | | Tout: Person who gives racing tips. |
| Gait: How a horse moves. | | | | Trifecta: Wager of first, second and third place |
| H | | | | finishers; must be in order. |
| Hand: Equivalent to a four inches measurement. Used | | | | Triple Crown: Important and famous races; Kentucky |
| to measure horse height. | | | | Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. |
| Handle: Money total wagered on a race. | | | | W |
| Head of the stretch: The start of the run home. | | | | Winner takes all: Winner gets the purse or stakes for |
| Hurdle race: A race including obstacles. | | | | the race. |