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Hurdling (horse race)

Track and field event where horses jump over obstacles called hurdles or flights

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Horse length

Unit of measurement for the length of a horse from nose to tail; approximately 240 cm

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Bush track
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Chute (racecourse)

Straight start on a horse racing course

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Conditions races

Type of horse race

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Starting gate

Machine used to ensure a fair start to a horse race

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Racecard

Card containing horse racing information

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Thoroughbred valuation

Determining the value of a horse

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Maiden race

Horse racing term

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Weight for Age

Method of horse race handicapping

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Starting price

Odds applicable on a horse race

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Novice (racehorse)

Inexperienced racehorse

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National Hunt racing

Sport of horse racing in Western Europe

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Graded stakes race

Class of thoroughbred horse race

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Backstretch
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Nursery Stakes

Type of horse race

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Going (horse racing)

Conditions of a horse racing track

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Purse distribution

In a horse race, the distribution of winnings among the highest finishers

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