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  2. Racing flags - Wikipedia

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    In snowmobile water cross (racing on open water), the caution flag simply warns the racers that one or more racers have sunk and are in the water, however the race will continue as normal. In horse racing, the yellow flag means that there is a serious incident ahead, the horses must be pulled up and the race must be declared void. Most yellow ...

  3. Starting gate - Wikipedia

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    Throughout the history of horse racing, there have been proposals as to how better to start a race. A commonly used starting system for horse races was devised in the mid nineteenth century by Admiral Rous, a steward of the Jockey Club and public handicapper. A starter, standing alongside the jockeys and horses, dropped his flag to signal the ...

  4. Glossary of North American horse racing - Wikipedia

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    A horse which skipped the Kentucky Derby to run in the Preakness Stakes [30] or Belmont Stakes. [31] Nom de course A name, usually a pseudonym, used by a racehorse owner under which their horse is registered to compete. [5] Nose The shortest margin of victory in a race, any length shorter than a horse's nose. [5]

  5. Glossary of equestrian terms - Wikipedia

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    In horse racing and in some horse show s, an aged horse is one over 4 years. [1]: 5 In some contexts, an aged horse is older than 15 years of age. [1]: 5 aging The process of estimating a horse's age by inspecting its teeth. [1]: 5 agistment (AUS) Letting/leasing pasture to horse (or other livestock) owners. [8]: 8 agister (UK)

  6. Gymkhana (equestrian) - Wikipedia

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    Competitors run in heats against other riders Many of the games involve picking up or placing objects at speed Speed mounting and dismounting is an essential skill. Gymkhana classes are a collection of timed speed events such as; barrel racing, pole bending, keyhole race, keg race (also known as "down and back"), flag racing, a hybrid pattern like mountain cow horse, and stake race.

  7. Glossary of motorsport terms - Wikipedia

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    A specific racing flag used in some countries to indicate to a driver that there is a defect with their car that carries a safety risk to them or to another driver. Most usually applied to trailing smoke or loose bodywork. The flag is black with a large orange dot in the centre of the flag, looking vaguely like a meatball. Some racing series ...

  8. Glossary of Australian and New Zealand punting - Wikipedia

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    See also Notes External links 0-9 750s: Binoculars with magnification of 7x50 mm. 10-50s: Binoculars with magnification of 10x50 mm. A Acceptor: A horse confirmed by the owner or trainer to be a runner in a race. Aged: A horse seven years old or older. All up: A type of bet where the winnings of one race is carried over to the next race and so forth. Any2: see Duet. Apprentice: A young jockey ...

  9. Racecard - Wikipedia

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    A race book showing race conditions and starters in a Melbourne Cup.. A racecard is a printed card used in horse racing giving information about races, principally the horses running in each particular race.