A horse pulled up by his jockey for an instant because he is cut off or in tight quarters. Extension of the backstretch or homestretch to allow a longer straight run at the start. A horse who runs best in the latter part of the race, coming from off the pace. For example Saddle Up who used to finish home powerfully after being held in check, covered up in the early part of the race. Racing silks, the jacket and cap worn by jockeys.
Silks can be generic and provided by the track or specific to one owner.
A track surface which breaks away under a horse's hoof. Two or more horses finishing in an exact tie at the finish. Racing surface lacking resiliency. Well beaten, finishing a long distance behind the winner. Strong urging by rider.