shadow roll
A (usually sheepskin) roll that is secured over the bridge of a horse’s nose to keep it from seeing shadows on the track and shying away from or jumping them.
shank
Rope or strap attached to a halter or bridle by which a horse is led.
sprint
Short race, less than one mile.
stake
A race that will be contested in a year subsequent to its closing, in which the money given by the track member conducting the same is added to the money contributed by the nominators.
starter race
An allowance or handicap race restricted to horses that have started for a specific claiming price or less.
substitute race
Alternate race used to replace a regularly scheduled race that does not fill or is canceled.
