A set of variables that stipulate the conditions that participants in a race have to meet (e.g. age, sex, earnings, distance, and speciality).  Example:  a race for 4 year old horses not having won €35,000 – Distance: 2850 metres.

An unorthodox gait which is prohibited in a trotting race. Racking is characterized by the horse trotting with its fore legs and galloping with its hind legs.  It leads to disqualification.

Climbing, steady or mobile, defining the inside of the track.  By extension, the term “left handed” designates a track when the turns are taken on the left, bearing in mind that the track has only one possible turning direction during competitions.

Probable ratio of a horse. The rating is only a reflection of the total bets that a horse has gathered.  The lower the rating, the greater the chance that the horse will win.

Putting a horse at a later finishing position after an inquiry.

A red light appears next to the result on the track’s results board, indicating that the result is final.

Violent reaction by a horse which runs sideways because it is afraid or surprised.

Shirts in the colours of a stable owner worn by jockeys to identify the owner.

Said of a trotter that can go back to trotting in a few seconds after galloping.

The horses of a trainer or owner.  Some wear a sash during the race to be distinguished. From the point of view of bets, simple winning bets on all the horses of a stable are considered as being placed on a single horse (reported by the letter “E” on the folders). If one of the […]

The official who brings the runners under orders and makes sure everyone gets a fair start.