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A primer in
racecourse
terminology
The program of the International Gold Cup races at Great Meadow is similar to most on the National Steeplechase Association circuit. It always helps, though, to be conversant in the sport’s lingo - knowing the terminology accentuates the experience.
Study the key at right. Entries in each race will be listed on different pages of the program. The races themselves vary in obstacle type (hurdles, or plastic simulated brush; timber, or solid post and rail fences.)
They also vary in length. The shortest at the Gold Cup is a flat race set at 1 3/4 miles; the longest, the eponymous feature, is contested over 3 1/2 miles.
Races conditions also differ. Maiden races are limited to horses that have not previously won over fences. An important note: a horse can have won on the flat but still be a maiden over hurdles, or can have won over hurdles and still be a maiden over timber. Other race conditions limit previous earnings to keep races fairly contested.
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