Handicap

A race where a handicapper has assigned weights to be carried by all runners on the basis of their past racing efforts.

Show Wager

Betting on a horse to finish in the first three spots, which pays out the same whether they win or run second or third.

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.