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| backstretch |
the straight portion of a racetrack following the first turn. (Cf. homestretch.) |
| fast track |
a racetrack most suitable for speed because of its condition. [1/3 definitions] |
| grandstand |
the rows of seats for spectators at a sports stadium, racetrack, or the like; often, a roofed section of the stands. [1/5 definitions] |
| hippodrome |
a racetrack for horses or chariots in ancient Greece or Rome. [1/2 definitions] |
| homestretch |
the last, straight portion of a racetrack, leading to the finish line. [1/2 definitions] |
| infield |
in other sports, the area bounded by a racetrack. [1/2 definitions] |
| inside track |
the shorter inside path on a curved racetrack. [1/2 definitions] |
| raceway |
a racetrack, as for drag racing or harness racing. [1/2 definitions] |
| straight |
a straight element or part, as of a racetrack. [1/20 definitions] |
| tote board |
(informal) a large board, visible from the stands of a racetrack, on which the current bets, odds, and payoffs are posted. |
| turf |
the racetrack where horse races are run, or the sport or business of horse racing. [1/5 definitions] |
| winner's circle |
a small, usu. circular area at a racetrack where the winning horse, its jockey, and its owner receive recognition and awards. |
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