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SCRATCH — To withdraw a horse from a race. Horses may be scratched for a variety of reasons, including difficult competition and poor racing conditions. After a certain time, however, permission must be obtained to scratch a horse.
STARTING TAPE —A device used to assist in starting races. Made of elastic bands, the tape is stretched across the course and released to begin the race. More often, at point-topoints, a circle start and a simple drop of the flag begins the race. In races longer than one mile, the start is of less importance.
TIMBER RACE —A steeplechase over obstacles made of natural wood rails, logs, telephone poles or boards. Heights range from 3’6” to 5’6” (found in the Maryland Hunt Cup). Timber racers must jump cleanly and clear each obstacle, as opposed to “brushing through” the hurdle fences.
WEIGH-IN — A rider must weigh-in following a race, to insure that he did in fact carry the prescribed weight. ,
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