dead heat
Two or more horses finishing a race in a tie.
declared
In the United States, a horse withdrawn from a stakes race in advance of scratch time. In Europe, a horse confirmed to start in a race.
dh
Abbreviation for dead heat.
disqualification
Harness racing:Disqualified persons may not act as an official or start or drive a horse in a race. Disqualified horses shall not be allowed to start.
Thoroughbred racing: Change in order of finish by officials for an infraction of the rules.
distanced
Horse so far behind the rest of the field of runners that it is out of contact and unable to regain a position of contention.
dq
Abbreviation for disqualified.
driving
A horse that is all out to win and under strong urging from its jockey.
drop(ed) down
A horse meeting a lower class of rival than it had been running against.
dwelt
Extremely late in breaking from the gate.
