There are different terminologies for horse racing then there is for other sport betting. Learning these terms might give you an upper hand if you decide to try your hand on betting on race horses.

Knowing some more information on horse races might help your knowledge also. Horse racing has been around for a long time. In the 1750’s the Jockey Club was formed to form rules and regulations for the races.

Some are terms that will come in handy while betting. Most will help you start gathering knowledge on horses and races. This information might help you decide on how you want to start betting on race horses.

•     Across the board: this is when you bet for a horse to win, place and show.
•     Board: the tote board where all the odds are placed. This will have your betting pool here and extra race information.
•     Closer: a horse that runs best in the latter part of the race. They like to hang back and come from the back to win.
•     Daily Double: this is a type of wager, calling for the selection of winners of two races. This is normally first and second place.
•     Fast Track: the track is dry, fast and even.
•     Furlong: one-eighth of a mile. 200 yards or 660 feet.
•     In the Money: finishing first, second or third.
•     Lock: slang for “sure thing”. A winner.
•     Odds-on: odds of less then even money.
•     Win bet: wager on a horse to finish first.

There are many other terms that you can learn. But if you’re placing a few bets most of these are the best ones to know. Even if you don’t remember most of them, if you stick around the track long enough you’ll pick up a lot more terminology.

Even if you don’t think you need to pick up some terms, you still might be able to bet towards how you feel. Watch the horses before they head out, also watch the races for the day before you bet; see how fast the track is running.

Most of all have fun when you’re at the tack. Horse racing is an amazing sport that has a long lived in the United States and the world.