Horse Racing Glossary
Glossary of Horse Racing Terms
A ACROSS THE BOARD- A bet on a horse to win, place and show. If the horse wins, the player collects three ways; if second, two ways; and if third, one way, losing the win and place bets. ACTION- A horse’s... [Read More]
Breakage
In pari-mutuel payoffs which are rounded out to a nickel or dime, those pennies that are left over. Breakage is generally split between the track and state and, in some cases, breeding or other funds,... [Read More]
Bridge Jumper
A person who bets an unusually large sum on a single horse, like $100,000 to show. Refers to the fact that if they lose they may be jumping off the nearest bridge. You can make this work in your favor... [Read More]
Claiming Race
A race in which the horses are entered subject to claim for a specified price. Each horse entered is eligible to be purchased at a set price. Claims must be made before the race and only by licensed owners... [Read More]
Exacta
A wager that picks the first two finishers in a race in the exact order of finish. (Straight Forecast in the UK.) Read More →
