Racing Terms
Age
All Thoroughbreds celebrate their birthday on Jan. 1.
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Objection
Claim of foul lodged by rider, trainer or owner after the running of a race prior to the race being declared official. (if lodged by steward, it is called an inquiry)
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Off track
A track that has a wet surface and isn’t labeled as “fast”.
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Official
1) Notice displayed when a race result is confirmed. 2) Used to denote a racing official.
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On The Bit
When a horse is eager to run. Also known as "in the bridle."
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On The Board
Finishing among the first three.
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On The Muscle
Denotes a fit horse that is eager to run.
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On The Nose
Betting a horse to win only.
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Out of The Money
A horse that finishes worse than third.
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Outrider
A mounted racetrack official whose job is to catch loose horses, attend injured jockeys, and assist the stewards in spotting any fouls that occur during a race.
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Overlay
A horse whose odds are greater than its potential to win.
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Overnight
A sheet published by the racing secretary's office listing the entries for an upcoming racing card.
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Overnight Race
A race in which entries close a specific number of hours before running (such as 48 hours), as opposed to a stakes race for which nominations close weeks and sometimes months in advance.
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Overweight
Surplus weight carried by a horse when the rider cannot make the required weight.
















