condition of track. Wet on surface with firm bottom.

footing that is not fast, between good and heavy.

contender.

three-year-old horse.

finishing first, second or third in a stakes race.

a race for which the owner must pay a fee to run his horse. Some stakes races are by invitation and require no payment or fee.

one capable of competing in such events.

entire male horse.

an allowance or handicap race restricted to horses who have started for a specific claiming price or less.

seven-eighths of a mile; 1,540 yards; 4,620 feet.