Generally, the turn on a racing oval that is closest to the clubhouse facility; usually the first turn after the finish line.

A term referring to a tired horse who begins to run less aggressively, backing off on the pull a rider normally feels on the reins from an eager horse. Also used as a generic term for an exhausted hor [..]

Inflammation of the bursa over the point of the elbow. Known as a shoe boil. (See bursitis.)

A daily newspaper containing news, past performance data and handicapping information. (Note: According to DRF itself, do not use the definite article, "the" when describing. For exa [..]

Attaches to the bottom of the sesamoid bones, passing down and attaching to the long and short pastern bones.

The grandmother of a horse. See second dam.

A normal component of joint fluid. Also, a manmade intra-articular medication used to relieve joint inflammation. A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K   L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z [..]

Brand name for a plastic mesh which is mixed into the soil of a turf course. The grass roots grow around and through the mesh, helping to prevent divoting, especially in wet weather.

An elastic band that goes completely around a horse, over the saddle, to keep the saddle from slipping.

1) Victorian method of declaring a race official, by posting a red flag or board on the tote board. 2) A mildly derogatory phrase used to describe someone who claims to have selected the winner, but a [..]