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Horse Racing Basic Terms
Rabbit
Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.
Fractions
The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.
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.