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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Apprentice

A new jockey who has not ridden a certain number of winners in a specified time period.

Handicap

A race where a handicapper has assigned weights to be carried by all runners on the basis of their past racing efforts.