Common Types Of Horse Terms

Common Types Of Horse Terms

As a punter, you certainly need to understand the various horse terns and types of bets used in the game. Like any sport, you will come across several terms and if you are new to the game these may seem to be jargon. If consider taking horseracing to an advanced stage then knowing the terms will be an easy way to get started.

Before you think of how much you can wager and which bet is profitable you need to learn about the various type of bets available as well as the terms so as to select a betting option of preference. In this guide, I will list various terms used in horseracing.

Across the board – This is a term used for a bet place on a win or place bet.

Colt – A term given to a male horse that is utmost four years

Claiming Races – Horses competing to be bought by licensed owners at a claimed or stated price.

Allowance Races – A race of quality horses at which each horse has to meet certain conditions in order to be eligible to race

Derby – Stakes horserace for three year olds

Dark Day – A Day at the racecourse when there is no any racing activity taking place

Race Card – A schedule of races on a predetermined date and time

Filly – A term given to a female horse that is utmost four years

Furlong – The distance given to a racetrack measuring 1/8 of a mile

Gelding – A term referring to a male horse that has had all its testicles removed

Handle – The sum of all wagers on a race

Juvenile – A term given to young horses that are utmost 2 years old

Mare – A term given to female horses that are at least 5 years old

Maiden – A term given to a horse that has not won any race

Parimutuels – A term used to refer a betting system at which bettors get to collect a dividend from the total amount wagered after the horse percentage has been deducted

Past Performance – The history of the horses past performance also looking at the wins, jockey, racetrack, etc.

Route – A Term given to a racetrack for thoroughbred greater than one mile

Scratch – A term referring to a horse withdrawn from a race

Stakes/Handicap Races – A term referred to a race featuring the best horses competing against each other for the highest price money.

Ridgling – A male horse of any age that has one or two undescended testicles

Slow – A term referred to a racetrack that has been muddy and is now drying out

Sprint – A racetrack that is less than a mile

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