A Dictionary Of Horse Racing Terms - B - Part 1
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A Dictionary of Horse Racing Terms - B - Part 1
Summary
Bad Legs
Bad legs are a prevalent issue among racehorses, similar to injuries faced by human athletes. Just as athletes like Seb Coe would avoid competing with injuries, horses need careful handling to perform at their best. They have preferred distances and are susceptible to injuries such as muscle pulls and tendon strains. Forelegs are particularly at risk, especially when jumping or on hard ground. In some cases, bad legs are hereditary, but support like bandages can help prevent issues.
Betting on the Rails
Bookmakers cannot make a book inside the members’ enclosure at racecourses. To accommodate members who want to bet, bookmakers set up next to the rails separating members from the Tattersalls ring. While much betting occurs off-course now, rails bookmakers still impact market prices. They operate using credit and cash and have an association dedicated to their trade. Price shifts are communicated quickly across the course, aided by technology, ensuring a dynamic interaction between betting shops, the betting ring, and exchanges.
Betting Ring
Betting rings on a racecourse are where the action happens. Admission to the Tattersalls ring often includes access to lesser areas like the silver ring. Although some courses no longer have a silver ring, betting still occurs in free-admission areas, termed “Betting on the Course.”
Betting Shop
Since their legalization in the 1960s, betting shops have declined to around 8,000. Now open until 10 PM between April and August, they allow betting on evening races, a change made in 1993. Advanced technology, like Satellite Information Services (SIS), now offers up-to-date prices and commentaries in betting shops.
Black Type
Achieving black type means a horse has been successful in a listed or pattern race, marking them as valuable breeding stock. Their names appear in bold in sales magazines, but only if they finish in the top three.
Blinkers
Blinkers are hoods with eye shields that limit a horse’s peripheral vision, helping maintain focus. Not all horses with blinkers display poor form; the equipment can enhance their performance. Blinkers and visors are noted on race cards, and expert opinions from Racing Post and Timeform help assess their impact.
Blow Up
This term refers to a horse that loses momentum after performing well, especially frustrating for bettors. It is also known as "stopping to nothing."
This guide offers insights into horse racing jargon, improving your understanding of the sport.
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