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MAIDEN

a horse who has not won a race. Also applied to a non-winning rider.
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MAIDEN RACE

a race for non-winners.
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MARE

female horse 5 years old or older. Also, female of any age who has been bred.
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MEDICATION LIST

a list kept by the track veterinarian and published by the track and Daily Racing Form.
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MIDDLE DISTANCE

broadly; From one mile to less than a mile and an eighth.
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MINUS POOL

a mutual pool caused when one horse is so heavily wagered on, that after deductions of state tax and commission, there is not enough money left to pay the legally prescribed minimum on each winning bet.
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MORNING GLORY

a horse who performs well in morning workouts but fails to reproduce that form in races.
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MORNING LINE

approximate odds quoted before wagering determines exact odds.
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MUDDY TRACK

deep condition of racetrack after being soaked with water.
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MUDDER

horse who races well on muddy tracks.
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