the condition of a track similar to, but even slower than muddy.

broadly, in any Thoroughbred regardless of sex. Specifically, an entire male 5 years old or older.

a horse tiring, but holding position.

half a mile, four furlongs; 880 yards; 2,640 feet.

four inches. Unit used in measuring height of a horse from withers to ground.

a race a handicapper assigns weights to be carried. Also, to handicap a race, to make selections on the basis of the past performances.

one who assigns weights. Also one who makes selections on past performances.

working or racing with moderate effort, but more effort than breezing.

amount of money wagered in the pari-mutuel pool on a race, a program, a meeting or a year.

a jockey urging a horse with the hands and not using the whip.