Glossary M-N
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Mabilis na Pista
A fast track; dry surface on which horses usually run fast; a track when running times are really fast.
See also Kundisyon ng Pista.
Magbabakal
A farrier or someone who shoes a horse.
Magic Nine a type of bet
Select 9 horses (one horse for each race nominated by The Club) to finish first in each of the nine consecutive races designated as Magic 9 event.
Magulang
A horse aged seven or older.
Malalim na Pista
A dead track; a track with less than normal resilience.
See also Kundisyon ng Pista.
Match Race
A race between two horses.
Medya Milya
The half-mile mark or pole.
Meta
The finish or payoff line.
Milya
A mile distance.
Mola
A thoroughbred.
- N –
Na-bato
To step on a hard object (i.e. stones) on the track.
Na-kotyo see Naungusan
Nadidal
To place a bet/wager on the wrong horse.
Nag-ultimo Quatro
The rally going into the last 400 meters.
See also Deremate.
Nakasilat
To upset a favorite.
Nakasilip ng Daanan
Saw an opening.
Nakatalikod sa Labangan
A bed doer or a horse that eats poorly, indicating illness, discomfort, exhaustion.
See also Di-nagkain.
Nakatirintas
A bangtail; mane or tail folded and bound when track is muddy.
Naiwan
To be left behind or dwell in the gates; said of a horse that leaves starting gate late.
Naligaw see Nadidal
Nalubak
To step on a soft spot or hit a hard object on track.
See also Na-bato.
Nalutsa
To encounter stiff opposition or a speed duel at the front.
Nanara
To interfere or impede the path of another entry/horse during a race.
See also Diskuwalipika.
Nanikit see Naiwan
Nanlamig
A horse which suddenly runs in cold in the course of the race.
Nanopresa
To score a surprise win or an upset.
See also Dejado.
Napilay
To breakdown; become unable to run because of injury to the horse’s legs.
Natalisod
To bobble or to stumble.
Natimbang
To finish in the money.
Na-tuka see Naungusan
Naubos see Kinapos
Naungusan
To outnip or to beat another entry to the wire.
Novato
A newcomer horse or a horse that has yet to win on official race.
