Horse Racing Terms Quiz

Letter	Term	Definition
A		A bet on a horse to win, place or show.
B		The straight way on the far side of the track.
C		An ungelded (entire) male horse four-years-old or younger.
D		Refers to a horse's placing in the starting stalls.
E		A wager that picks the first two finishers in a race in the exact order of finish.
F		The most popular horse in a race
G		Winning for the first time.
H		The final turn a horse must travel
I		Describes the horses in a race that finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd
J		The person who declares the official placing for each race.
K		The main expected winning horse used in multiple combinations in an exotic wager.
L		US term for an almost certain winner.

Letter	Term	Definition
M		Approximate odds quoted before wagering begins.
N		A horse in the early stages of its career.
O		Wagering at legalized betting outlets.
P		A multiple bet. A kind of 'let-it-ride' bet.
Q		Selecting the winner of four specifically nominated races.
R		A horse (or greyhound) entered in a race under another's name
S		Third position at the finish
T		Used generically to denote a series of three important races
U		Horse under stout restraint in a race or workout.
V		Getting the best odds on a wager.
W		Another term for bet.
Y		Condition of a turf course with a great deal of moisture. Horses sink into it noticeably.

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