Glossary of Horse Betting and Horse Racing Terms - R

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RABBIT
A horse that is considered to have little chance of winning a race, but is entered purely to ensure a fast pace and tire out the other front-runners, softening up the competition for the benefit of an entry-mate.

RACECARD
A program for the day's racing.

RACING SECRETARY
Official who drafts conditions of races and assigns weights for handicap events.

RECEIVING BARN
Structure at which horses entered are isolated for a certain period of time before a race.

RIDE LONG
Using long stirrup leathers.

RIDE SHORT
Using short stirrup leathers.

RIDGLING
A horse with only one (or none) of his testicles dropped down.

RINGER
A look-a-like horse (or greyhound) entered in a race under the other's name - usually a good runner replacing a poorer one.

ROAN
Mixture of white and red (or brown) hairs.

ROARING
Deep, prolonged cough, generally when a horse is galloping.

RUNNING OFF
Going too fast; out of control.