How long is a length at a horse track?

Linus

It refers to the length of a horse. Jan 19 03, 3:30 PM

Jac	It is the length of a horse, but since horses vary in size it does have an arbitrarily-derived specific length, as does 'a nose' (aka 'short head'), 'a head' etc. A length is about 8 feet (so four lengths would be about 32 feet), a neck is 2 feet, and so on. Jan 19 03, 5:44 PM

Brainyblonde

Length The measurement corresponding to the average length of a horse and used to describe winning, or losing, distances. A horse can win, or be beaten, by a length or more, or by fractions thereof -- 3/4 of a length, half-length, 1/4 length, neck, head or nose. These terms are more descriptive than scientific. Furlong One eighth of a mile. Originally a "furrow long" or the length of a plowed field. http://www.oaklawn.com/first-timers/words.asp#l Sep 20 06, 6:22 PM

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