Horse Racing Terms

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1. While waiting for the first race to begin, you hear people talking excitedly about "colours". What do they mean? The jacket and cap worn by a jockey Colours of horses Different denominations of betting slips Colours worn by the gangs that control horse racing

2. A black horse is led past you. The person beside you calls it a "sophomore". What does he mean by that? A three-year old horse A horse that has never run a race A horse that has been trained at an elite academy A dark coloured horse

3. You look at your betting slip. There are different races that use the term "furlong". You ask your friend what a "furlong" is. What does he tell you? A weight the horse has to carry A unit of length One horse year as compared to human years A horse with a shaggy coat

4. Your friend looks over your shoulder at your betting choices for the three furlong race and says; "Don't bet on this one, he's a stayer." What is a "stayer"? A horse that performs best over long distances A horse that has run more than fifty races A horse that refuses to leave the starting gate A horse that has been owned by the same person for its entire career

5. "This one's a sure winner", says your friend. "I've got it from the ginney." What is a "ginney"? A bookmaker A groom A part-owner of a race horse A jockey

6. You are amazed to hear your friend talk about "quarter horses". They all seem whole horses to you. What does the term mean? A breed of horse that performs best over a quarter mile A breed of horse used in harness racing (from cart horse) A horse that is stabled at the race track A horse that has a quarter of its career left

7. The next race is listed as a "handicap race". Your friend has gone to get some hotdogs, so you try to figure out what it means by yourself. Each jockey has a physical disability Each horse starts at a different starting point Each horse has a flaw of some sort Each horse has to carry a certain weight

8. You see some horses with bandages on their legs. You ask your friend if they are hurt. What does he say? Yes No

9. In the last race, several horses finish very close together. Your friend says something but you can't hear because of the crowd yelling. What is this kind of finish called? Sleeping bag finish Towel finish Table cloth finish Blanket finish

10. After the race you and your friend stop at the paddock to admire the horses. "I wouldn't pay much for this one", you overhear a guy next to you say. "She's slipped before". What did the horse do? Declined in pace over several races Fell during a race Aborted her foal Fell back from the lead position