horse rearing or plunging.

horse or pony who heads parade of field from paddock to starting gate. Also a horse or pony who accompanies a starter to post.

to help a jockey mount his horse.

length of a horse from nose to tail, about 8 feet. Also distance between horses in a race.

slang for a “sure thing” winner.

action of a tiring horse, bearing in or out.

a medication for the treatment of bleeding.

a second daily double offered on the latter part of the program. (See Daily Double).