Glossary K-L

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Kalahok
Entry or numbers of starters in fields; the horses competing in a race.
See also Deklarado, Dividendazo, Istrikto, Programa.

Kapatid sa Ina
Half-brother or half-sister.

Kapon
A gelding; a castrated horse.

Karerista
A regular racegoer or railbird; one who stands at track’s outside rail for close observation.

Kinapos
A horse without sufficient racing energy or that tires quickly.
See also <strong>Di-nagkain, Di-natimbang.

Kontra Salida
A horse that runs against stride.

Kubransa see Bentanilla

Kulang sa Timbang
Not carrying the exact handicap weight.
See also Husto sa Timbang, Timbang, Weight-for-Age.

Kulelat
To finish last in the field.

Kumbinasyon
Across-the-board wager combination bet on a particular wagering event.
See also Exotic Bets.

Kundisyon ng Pista
Condition of the track.

Kurbada
The bend or curve; a turn of the track.

Kuwartos
Fractions or clocking at quartermile intervals in races and workouts.

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Labas
A horse that is out to win; exerts maximum effort to win a particular race.
See also Banderista, Deboka, Dejado, Deremate.

Latigo
The whip.

Length
The measurement of distance, usually eight or nine feet; distance between horses in a race.

Liyamado
The favorite or the chalk horse; odds on betting favorite; odds of less than even money.

Lundag
To leap upward at start of the race instead of racing forward.