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FRACTIONAL TIME
intermediate time recorded in a race, as at the quarter, half, three-quarters, etc.
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FRESH (FRESHENED)
a rested horse.
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FRONT RUNNER
a horse who usually leads (or tries to lead) the field.
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FURLONG
one-eighth of a mile; 220 yards; 660 feet.
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FILLY
a female horse up to and including the age of 4.
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FIRM
a turf course condition corresponding to fast on a dirt track.
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FLATTEN OUT
when a horse drops his head almost on a straight line with its body. May indicate exhaustion.
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FOAL
newly born Thoroughbred, or until weaned. Male or female.
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FOUR FURLONGS
half a mile; 880 yards; 2,640 feet.
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FALTERED
a term used for a horse that was in contention early and drops back in the late stages. It is more drastic than weakened but less drastic than stopped.
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