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Horse Racing Terminology Trivia Quiz

Try your skills out on this quiz on Thoroughbred terminology that will give you a better understanding of the industry.

A multiple-choice quiz by horsestuff. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
horsestuff

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
156,731

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
1942

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What is the term used to describe the stable area on a race track? Hint

Barn

Backside

Paddock

Corral

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the term used to describe the straightaway part of the track on the far side between turns? Hint

Backstretch

Homestretch

Fairway

Frontside

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the term used to describe a horse that deviates from a straight course? Hint

Bearing In or Out

Distaffer

Weaver

Nom de Course

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the term used to describe when the racing surface breaks under a horse's hooves? Hint

Cuppy Track

Divots

Fast Track

Hard Boot

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the term used to describe a horse in running under moderate control at less than best pace? Hint

In Hand

Checking

Holding

Half Haulting

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the distance of a Furlong? Hint

One-eighth of a mile

201.17 meters

660 feet(220 yards)

All listed

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is a Guinea Stand? Hint

A place to saddle up the horses for the race.

A name for the grandstands.

A place to do off track betting.

A stand on the backside of the tract where grooms watch the race.

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Question 8 of 10

8. What is the term for a horse that has not won a race at a recognized racetrack? Hint

Virgin

Beginner

Novice

Maiden

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the term used to describe approximate odds quoted at the track on the day of the race, after scratches and track conditions are known? Hint

Handicapping

Morning Line

Handle

In-The -Money

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Question 10 of 10

10. How old are the horses that race in a Futurity race? Hint

Four year olds

Three year olds

Two year olds

Any age

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What is the term used to describe the stable area on a race track?

Answer: Backside

The "Backside" is the term used as that is where the stable area is located at the track.

2. What is the term used to describe the straightaway part of the track on the far side between turns?

Answer: Backstretch

This is the part of the track that is the furthest away from the grandstands.

3. What is the term used to describe a horse that deviates from a straight course?

Answer: Bearing In or Out

This may be due to punishment, infirmity, weariness, or the inability of the rider to control the horse. Distaffer is a female racehorse. Nom de Course is an alternate name, usually a stable or farm moniker, by which a horse's owner or racing partnership is called.

4. What is the term used to describe when the racing surface breaks under a horse's hooves?

Answer: Cuppy Track

Cuppy Track is the proper term. Fast track is track footing at its best: dry and even. Hard Boot is slang for a Kentucky horseman.

5. What is the term used to describe a horse in running under moderate control at less than best pace?

Answer: In Hand

The horse is in hand with speed reserve at the call of the rider.

6. What is the distance of a Furlong?

Answer: All listed

These are all one in the same measurements of a furlong.

7. What is a Guinea Stand?

Answer: A stand on the backside of the tract where grooms watch the race.

This is also a place for the owners to watch their horses during morning workouts.

8. What is the term for a horse that has not won a race at a recognized racetrack?

Answer: Maiden

This term can also be used to refer to a filly or mare which has not been bred.

9. What is the term used to describe approximate odds quoted at the track on the day of the race, after scratches and track conditions are known?

Answer: Morning Line

Handicapping is the study of all factors in the past performances to try to determine the qualities of the horses in a particular race. Handle is the amount of money bet on a race. In-The-Money is when a horse finishes first, second, or third.

10. How old are the horses that race in a Futurity race?

Answer: Two year olds

These are stakes races that are only for two year olds. Originally runers had to be first nominated "in utero" (before they were born) to be eligible.

Source: Author horsestuff

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