jacket and cap worn by riders which designate owner of the horse.

three-quarters of a mile; 1,320 yards; 3,960 feet.

one-sixteenth of a mile; 110 yards, 330 feet.

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.