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You have to correctly select the winner of four specific races nominated by your TAB. The selected races vary from state to state.
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| Quarantine |
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1) A process used to isolate foreign horses for a short period of time to ensure they are not carrying any diseases. May be at a racetrack, airport or specially designated facility. Horses must be cleared by a federal veterinarian before being released from quarantine. 2) Any facility used to keep infected horses away from the general equine population.
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| Quarter |
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Refers to a quarter of a mile (roughly 400metres). There are four quarters in the last mile (1609 metres) of every race, which is used when determining sectional times.
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| Quarter Crack |
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This is a crack found in the wall of the hoof in the area of the quarter. It usually runs from the bottom of the wall up to the coronet.
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| Quarter Horse |
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Breed of horse especially fast for a quarter of a mile, from which its name is derived.
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| Quarter Pole |
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Colored post at infield rail exactly two furlongs from the finish line.
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| Quinella |
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Wager in which first two finishers must be picked, but payoff is made no matter which of the two wins and which runs second.
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| Quinella Pool |
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The total amount bet in a race designated as a quinella.
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