a surface which breaks away under a horse’s hoof.

surface of track or a layer of the track.

generally, the turn closest to the clubhouse.

male horse under 5 years of age.

book issued by racing secretary which sets the conditions of races to be run.

an event with conditions limiting it to a certain class of horse. Such as Fillies, 3-year-olds, non-winners of two races other than maiden or claiming etc.

jockey under a contract to a stable.

two or more horses running as an entry in a single betting unit.

a horse pulled up by his jockey.

an extension of the backstretch or homestretch.