Handicap Race Race in which the weights carried are adjusted to equalize the horses' chances of winning. Handle Total money bet, may be in terms of a race, day, meet, year or other period of time. Hand Ride Jockey uses only his hands, not a whip, to command the horse. Those horses whose numbers appear on the tote board as first, second, third or fourth. The part of the track in front of the grandstand from the final turn to the finish.
Every track displays a board describing the type of shoes worn by horse.
Shoes are made of aluminum and weigh approximately 8 oz. Shoes are replaced often while racing or training. Although the shoes are nailed to the horses hooves the process is painless to the horse. Hot Walkers Stable hands who cool horses down gradually by walking them around. If this is not done the horse may catch cold.