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ALLOWANCE —The weights and other conditions of a race. A horse who is younger or who has won less than others in the same race may be given weight “allowances” to make the race more fair to all entrants.
APPRENTICE —(Also bug-rider.) A young or inexperienced rider is given a 10-pound weight allowance, taken off the weight the horse has to carry, until the jockey wins his first race. Then a seven- pound allowance is in effect until five races are won. Five pounds are allowed until 10 races are won, at which time the rider is no longer an “apprentice.” In flat races, the apprentice allowance starts at seven pounds. After one win, five pounds are allowed. Following 10 wins, no allowance is given.
BEACONS — (Also known as flags, “dogs,” or barrels.), Directional markers on the racing surface that guide riders around the course.
BRUSH FENCES —A
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