Quarter Horse Terms
Below are some quarter horse racing terms. Also see out
general horse betting terms.
Blanket Finish - Or photo-finish in which two or more
horses are very close at finish (one can "Throw a blanket over
them"). Very common in American Quarter Horse racing.
Bullring - A racetrack with either a half-mile or
5/8ths mile oval.
Register of Merit - A Register of Merit is designed to
establish a record of outstanding performance. There are three
Registers of Merit- one for racing, one for halter and one for
performance events- but not a separate Register of Merit for
each performance event. A horse has received at least one
official Speed Index Rating of 80 or higher in racing. Qualified
horses registered with the Jockey Club of New York City will be
listed and treated as racing Register of Merit qualifiers for
all purposes except that they shall not receive a certificate of
Register of Merit or year-end awards. Until 1956 a Grade A was a
75 or better speed index, 1957 to 1975 Grade AA was an 85 or
better. From 1976 to 1985 a Register of merit could be earned by
an 80 or better speed index or by earning 10 racing points. From
1986 to present a Register of Merit could only be earned by a
speed index of 80 or better.
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Register of Merit |
| TAAA- |
100 |
| AAA- |
95 |
| AA- |
85 |
| A- |
75 |
| B- |
65 |
| C- |
55 |
| D- |
45 |
Schooling Race - A non-pari-mutuel preparatory race,
which conforms to requirements adopted by the state racing
commission.
Tongue Strap - Strap or tape bandage used to tie down
a horse's tongue to prevent choking in a race or workout.
Trial - Race in which eligible horses compete to
determine the finalists in a nomination race.
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