Horse Racing
Horse Racing: Fast Facts
Forms of horse races: Thoroughbred, Quarter Horse, Harness, and Steeplechase
Race tracks in the US: For thoroughbred racing, typically oval, with both dirt and turf courses, approximately 1 mile in length
Race tracks outside the US: For thoroughbred racing, often irregular in shape and length, generally turf courses only
Race direction: In the US and Canada, always counterclockwise; elsewhere, usually clockwise
First public race track: The Smithfield Track of London, built in 1174
Triple Crown: The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness, and The Belmont; a single winner of all three races wins "The Triple Crown"
Pedigree: Every thoroughbred race horse in the world is a descendant of one of three horses: Byerly Turk, Darley Arabian, or Godolphin Barb
Glossary of terms: From the Daily Racing Form website
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