officials of the meeting responsible for enforcing the rules.

final straight portion of the racetrack to the finish.

position of horses at the eighth pole, usually about halfway down the stretch.

horse who finishes fast.

bend of track into homestretch.

manner of going. Also distance covered after each foot has touched the ground once.

male horse used for breeding.

registry and genealogical record of the breeding of Thoroughbreds maintained by the Jockey Club.

fee paid by owner to nominate horse for a stakes race or to maintain eligibility for a stakes race.

a punishment for infraction of rules.