Philippine HBO LUCK - Glossary

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AgentsThree types: Owners, Jockeys and Bloodstock. An Owners agent would be his racing manager,dealing with business regarding the trainers and administrative duties. The Jockeys agentrepresents his client in procurement of mounts. Bloodstock agents buy and sell horses eitherprivately or at auction sales.

BackstretchThe straight-away on the far side of the track.

Blood HorseRefers to a Thoroughbred Race Horse used for breeding purposes.

BreederThe person who owns the Mare (mother) at the time a horse is foaled.

BreezingA workout in which the horse is asked to run at full stride for a specific distance as part of fitnesstraining.

Bug BoyAn apprentice jockey, so named for the asterisk, or bug, that follows the jockeys name in theracing guide to indicate his weight allowance.

Claim Slip

Slip that is filled out in order to place an official claim on a horse.

Claiming RaceRace in which horses are entered subject to being claimed or purchased for a price specifiedbefore the start of the race.

Clerk of ScalesOfficial whose main duty is to oversee the Jockeys Room, verifying their weight before (weighingout) and after races (weighing in).

ClockerPerson who records workout times either independently (private clocker) or for publication in theRacing Form.

ColicAbdominal distress caused by gas in the horses intestinal tract.

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ColtAn ungelded male horse four years or under.

CropWhip used by jockeys.

Condition BookA book published by the Racing Secretary, usually every ten days to two weeks, offering differentcategories of races in which the trainers may enter their horses.

Dead HeatTwo or more horses finishing at the exact time, with no winner distinguishable in a photo finish.

Drifting OutWhen a horse fails to follow a straight path and heads toward the outside of the track.

Exercise riderA person who rides horses in workouts and gallops, may be larger than a jockey.

FillyFemale horse four years old or younger.

Flak JacketRequired protective jacket worn by jockeys during a race.

FoalNewborn male or female horse.

FurlongOne-eighth of a mile.

GroomThe person responsible for virtually all of the care of an individual horse in the stable. Usually onegroom takes care of three horses.

HandicappingAssignment of weights by the Racing Secretary to entrants based on their race records in an

effort to level the playing field; also, a bettors assessment based on past performance of horsesin order to make selections.

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PurseMoney competed for in a race. Distributed to owners of horses who finish in the top four or five,usually 60% for first, 20% for second, 10% for third and in some jurisdictions may pay back tofourth, fifth and sometimes last.

Racing SecretaryOfficial who drafts the conditions of races and is responsible for handling of entries and all othermatters concerning the racing program. Also assigns weights for handicapped events andoversees selection of races to be run.

RailbirdA horseracing enthusiast; term is derived from habit of someone who watches the races from theouter rail of the track.

ScratchA horse that is withdrawn before the start of the race.

ShakeOccurs when one or more people put in a claim for the same horse; winner of the shake (randomdrawing of names) becomes the horses owner.

Shed RowThe interior walkway in a horse barn.

SilksAlso referred to as colors, uniquely patterned jacket/shirt worn by the jockey and unique to theowner.

StarterThe official responsible for overseeing the starting gate and the beginning of each race. TheHead Starter presses the button that releases the starting gates. Assistant Starters handle thehorses as they load into the gate.

SyndicateIn betting, a group of people who pool their money in order to make larger, more comprehensivebets; in Racing, a group owning an individual horse, sharing expense and income; in Breeding,group ownership of a stallion or other bloodstock.

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Track ConditionConditions on the track can affect a horses performance. These can be designated as: Fast,Good, Slow, Muddy, Sloppy or for Turf races, Firm, Yielding, Soft, etc.

TrainerPerson who oversees the care and conditioning of horses in preparation for races. Second incommand is an Assistant Trainer.

VigorishOr the vig; a percentage of a bet, the amount charged for placing a bet with a bookmaker(bookie), usually 10%.

TYPES OF WAGERS

Straight bets:Win:The bettor collects if horse finishes first only.

Place:The bettor collects if horse finishes first or second.

Show:

The bettor collects if horse finishes first, second or third.

Exotic bets (also referred to as Gimmick bets):

Daily Double:Two consecutive winners picked on same ticket.

Pick Three, Four, Five or Six:Consecutive winners selected on same ticket.

Quinella:A bet in which you must select the first two horses, regardless of the order in which they finish the

race.

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Exacta:Horses must finish first and second in order. A box bet takes them in either order i.e., a 5-2exacta played straight is one bet, requires they finish in that order, a box is a second bet,reversing the order to 2-5 so the ticket is good if they finish either way.

Trifecta:Horses must finish first, second and third in exact order. Superfecta and Pentafecta are furthervariations in which the horses finish first through fourth or fifth.

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