a horse who usually leads (or tries to lead) the field.

one-eighth of a mile; 220 yards; 660 feet.

intermediate time recorded in a race, as at the quarter, half, three-quarters, etc.

a rested horse.

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.

a horse who is bet down to favoritism when others would appear to outclass him on form.

footing at its best; Dry, fast and even.

the horses in a race.

two or more starters running as a single betting unit, when there are more entrants than the totalisator board can accommodate.

a female horse up to and including the age of 4.