Glossary of Horse Racing Terms

Welcome to the Out Of The Stalls Racing glossary! Here, you'll find definitions and explanations for key horse racing and betting terms. Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned punter, our glossary has got you covered.

Odds
Odds represent the likelihood of a particular outcome happening in a horse race. They also determine how much you will win if your bet is successful.

Stake
The stake is the amount of money you place on a bet. It determines both your potential returns and the amount you risk losing.

Accumulator
An accumulator is a bet that combines multiple selections into one bet. All selections must win for the accumulator to be successful.

Each-way
An each-way bet consists of two parts: a win bet and a place bet. You win if your horse either wins or finishes in one of the predetermined places.

NAP
NAP is an abbreviation used by tipsters to designate their best tip of the day.

SP (Starting Price)
SP, or Starting Price, is the official price of a horse at the start of a race.

NR (Non-Runner)
NR stands for Non-Runner, indicating a horse that was scheduled to run in a race but has been withdrawn.

BF (Beaten Favourite)
BF, or Beaten Favourite, refers to a horse that was the favourite to win but did not win the race.

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