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A type of gait. When pacing, a horse moves both legs on the same side, forward at the same time. As they go forward, the other legs on the other side go backward.
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The area of lockout kennels, scales and the inspection ring. The greyhounds are kept there prior to racing. Before a race, the greyhounds are weighed, identified by a paddock judge, walked and blanketed before entering the track.
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Wagering Taken from the French term meaning "betting between ourselves," wagering in which winnings are taken from the total amount of money. The system insures that you never wager "against the track" but only against other players. The track acts as your agent and collects a percentage as fixed by Rhode Island law. This form of wagering offers better odds of winning. Approximately 80% of all wagered money is returned to the public in the form of winnings. The Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations, Division of Racing & Athletics has adopted a comprehensive set of rules regarding each different type of wagering pool.
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| Pari-Mutuel Wagering |
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Taken from the French term meaning "betting between ourselves", wagering in which winnings are taken from the total amount of money. The system insures that you never wager "against the track" but only against other players.
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| Perfecta |
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A wagering term describing the first two greyhounds to cross the finish line in exact order. (UK, Straight Forcast).
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A photo device utilized to more accurately determine the winner of a race where the finishers are very close.
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When the finish of a race is so close that the judge requires the photo taken by a special camera to make his decision.
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Plainfield, Connecticut
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| Place |
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A wagering term describing the second greyhound to cross the finish line. A wager for place means you collect if your dog finishes either first or second.
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The total money that has been bet on the race on each of the bet types.
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A greyhound's box or post position number. A greyhound's number always corresponds to the number of his starting box. The term also is used to recognize the exact time the greyhounds start from the Starting Box.
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The lead outs parade the greyhounds in front of the grandstand prior to a race for a blanket and muzzle inspection.
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The time the first race of a performance begins, or any other race on the program.
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| Post Weight |
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The greyhound's official weight reported before the greyhound enters the racetrack.
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| Postponed |
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The meeting will run at a later date.
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| Program |
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A printed guide to the day's races, including details such as the specifications and grades of individual races, track records, post positions, past performances, handicappers' selections, results of the previous day's races and entries for the following day or night.
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When a jockey/owner/trainer/steward alleges interference by one party against another during a race that may have affected the outcome of a race. If a protest is Upheld by officials, the runner that caused the interference is placed directly after the horse interfered with. If a protest is Dismissed by officials, the original result of the race stands.
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An investor or person who places bets on the outcome of a race.
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