working a horse at a moderate speed; less effort than handily.

female Thoroughbred used for breeding.

apprentice rider.

the best time for the distance on a given day at a track.

small racetrack; usually less than one mile.

totalisator board on which odds, betting pools and other information is displayed.

a bad step.

sudden veering from a straight course.

in pari-mutuel payoffs which are rounded out to a nickel or dime, those pennies that are left over. Breakage is generally split between the track and state and in some cases, breeding or other funds, in varying proportions.

when a horse suffers an injury; lameness.