Los Alamitos Quarter Horse - Race 3

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.

Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

Bleeder

A horse that bleeds due to a ruptured blood vessel during a race or workout. The medication Lasix can fix this problem.