What does behind the bridle mean?

A horse that is described as behind the bridle means that its chin is held too closely to its chest, giving the appearance of either intimidation or resistance to the bit. Ideally, a horse's face will be held perpendicular to the ground with any excessive deviation from that not being ideal.

What does it mean to be behind the bridle?

Some horses will avoid contact with the bit, rather than correctly accepting it, and come "behind the bit". This may occur either due to evasion by the horse (so it does not have to listen to the rider) or because the rider is using the bit too strongly or physically trying to pull the horse on the bit.

What is a pineapple in horse racing?

Cheeky pineapple: $50 note. Clams: Cash, money, bucks, dollars.

What does it mean when a horse is off the bit?

If you hear the racecaller announce that your horse is off the bit before the field enters the home straight, be worried, be very worried. The term means your horse is being ridden on a loose rein to allow it to gallop freely.

What does cast in the barrier mean in horse racing?

CAST- A horse is a cast when he lies down in the stall in such a way that he is too close to the wall, and there is a danger that he may not be able to get up by himself without injury.

What does handily mean in horse racing?

Handily: Working or racing with moderate effort, but more effort than breezing. Hand ride: The jockey urges a horse with the hands and arms without using the whip. Head of the stretch: Beginning of the straight run for the finish.

What does Resumes mean in horse racing?

A runner resuming from a spell (a spell being a minimum two-month break from racing). First Starter. A horse making his racetrack debut.

What does FF mean in horse racing?

FF: Form Figures for each horse.

What does breezing a horse mean?

Breezing - Working a horse at a moderate speed, less effort than handily. Handily - 1) Working in the morning with maximum effort. Compare with, 2) A horse racing well within itself, with little exertion from the jockey.

How do you tell if a horse is off the bridle?

OFF THE BIT/OFF THE BRIDLE describes a horse being pushed along by his jockey, losing contact with the bit in his mouth. ON THE BIT/ON THE BRIDLE describes a horse going well within himself, still having a grip on the bit.

What does mm mean in horse racing Ladbrokes?

More commonly known by its other initials - MM - or Mickey Mouse market. APPRENTICE - a jockey who is just starting out and learning the trade.

What does 3kg claim mean?

If an apprentice is engaged to ride a horse whereby their eligible claim will reduce the weight carried below the minimum riding weight, then the apprentice is only eligible to claim down to the declared minimum riding weight. For example: Apprentice A is eligible to claim 3kg and has a minimum riding weight of 52kg.

What does one out one back mean?

One-Out-One-Back: Sometimes shortened to be called one-one, this position is the horse that races behind the death seat horse. That means they are one horse off the pegs and one horse back.

What does come off the bridle mean in horse racing?

A horse that is off the bridle has run out of energy and lost contact with the jockey using the bit and reins. In effect, the jockey has lost control and cannot influence how a horse runs. A runner that is off the bridle will struggle to beat horses still on the bridle.

What does scoped dirty mean?

Scope or Endoscope (2) The piece of medical diagnostic equipment that veterinarians use to visualise the airway of a horse. A “dirty scope” describes a horse with an airway infection. Scratching. See Non-Runner.

What is an allowance race?

An allowance race is one in which the runners run for a higher purse than in a maiden race. These races usually involve conditions such as "non-winner of three lifetime." They usually are for a horse which has broken its maiden but is not ready for stakes company.

What does claiming a horse mean?

Advice from a winning owner and trainer in Quarter Horse racing for claiming a racehorse. Claiming, the act of buying a horse out of a race for a pre-designated price, is one way to enter into the ownership of a racehorse. (

What does handily from the gate mean?

Handily describes a workout where the rider urges the horse by rolling his knuckles along the horse's neck in a pumping motion that encourages more speed. On three races you will see a (g) to the right of the H/B code. This indicates that the workout began with the horse breaking out of the gate.

What does dark day mean in horse racing?

Interstate Horseracing] the term dark days means “those days when racing of the same type does not occur in an off-track State within 60 miles of an off-track betting office during a race meeting, including, but not limited to, a dark weekday when such racing association or associations run on Sunday, and days when a ...

What does B mean in horse racing?

/ between numbers indicates a season separation (i.e. left of this is from the season before last) B - brought down. C - carried out. D - disqualified. F - fell.

What does 2nd up mean in horse racing?

2nd Up - the horse's form in the second race back after any breaks. 3rd Up - the horse's form in the third race back after any breaks. Firm - Number of starts on a Firm Track, and the number of wins, second place, or third placings.

What is a form guide?

Form guide is the name given to any publication containing form statistics and information. The form guide is considered by many to be the punter's bible and is widely preached from by punters at racetracks all around the world.

What is a roughy horse?

Roughie: A horse at long odds which is considered to have only a remote chance of winning a race.

What does 3 wide no cover mean?

The "three wide" means that two horses sit between it and the inside fence, forcing the horse to cover more ground when going around bends. Furthermore, the "no cover" refers to the fact that the horse isn't sitting in the slipstream of another three wide horse, and consequently expending more energy.

What does freshened mean in horse racing?

Freshening-Resting a horse from racing or training. Furlong-One-eighth of a mile; 220 yards; 660 feet. Gelding-A castrated male horse.