chicane n.— «Race officials have bypassed the abrupt chicane curve at the southern end of the 2.3-mile closed course to speed lap times.» —“Crack Drivers Race Sunday At Watkins Glen” in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Palladium...
bullet n.— «The man said he used a “bullet”—horse racing parlance for using only one horse in a race—on one horse, Jewel of the Year, in the fourth leg.» —“Bettor wins $1.3 million at P.B. Kennel Club” by Craig...
new shooter n.— «It was a new race over a new track, and there were several new shooters trying to knock him off. But none of Pulpit’s potential problems materialized. It was as if divine intervention was bestowed upon the colt, who...
new shooter n. a horse entering a race, but one that has not been an active participant in the horse-racing circuit, particularly those races which include or lead up to one of the Triple Crown events; a new-comer or long-shot. (source: Double...
d.n.f
adj.— «[boat-racing scores:] D.G. Millar, d.n.f.» —“Race Week Starts at Larchmont Y.C.” by James Robbins New York Times July 29, 1943. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
hot shoe n. a reckless or unnecessarily fast race-car driver; (hence) a winning driver. Also hotshoe. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)