shedrow
Stable area. A row of barns.
simulcast
A simultaneous live television transmission of a race to other tracks, off-track betting offices or other outlets for the purpose of wagering.
sloppy
A racing strip that is saturated with water; with standing water visible.
slow
A racing strip that is wet on both the surface and base.
soft
Condition of a turf course with a large amount of moisture. Horses sink very deeply into it.
starting gate
Partitioned mechanical device having stalls in which the horses are confined until the starter releases the stalls’ confined front doors to begin the race.
