And they're racing - The race has begun., Mudlark - A horse that races well in rain or mud., Maiden - A horse that is yet to win a race., Long Shot - A horse that will pay a lot if you bet and he/she wins., Heavy Track - A rain-affected track, a heavy 10 is the worst track rating in Australia., Fractious - Unsettled, Dead Heat - This is when two or more horses finish in an exact tie at the finishing line. For a dead heat, Neck and neck - The horses are racing very closely. , Correct Weight - Placings in a race are official when the weight carried by the jockeys is checked and bets can be paid., The birthday for all horses - All racehorses celebrate their birthdays on the same day; in the Southern Hemisphere it's the 1st of August., Barriers - The starting gates., Birdcage - The area where rich and/or famous people watch the Melbourne Cup and party., Blinkers - Hood with cups, around the horse's eyes, to stop him/her from worrying about the horses on either side of him., Bookmakers (Bookies) - People who are licensed to conduct betting on or off course., Broken Down - An injured or lame horse is said to have ..., Connections - A horse's owners, trainers, etc, Fast - The firmest track rating., Late Scratching - A horse that is withdrawn from the race after 8am on race day., Photo Finish - A close finish that needs a 'finish line camera' to make the decision on the winner, Punter - Person placing a wager / betting on a race.,

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