horse race

horse race
A contest by way of sport wherein horses are pitted against each other, either a flat race wherein the horses are ridden by jockeys, or a harness race wherein they are driven by drivers riding in light carts known as sulkies. A game or gaming within the meaning of some statutes prohibiting gambling or gaming. 24 Am J1st Gaming § 22. As defined by the American racing rules, a race is any contest for purse, stake, premium, or wager for money, or involving admission fees, on any course, and in the presence of a judge or judges. Stone v Clay (CA7 Ill) 61 F 889, 890. See bookmaking; French pool; handicap; pool; pool selling; parimutuel; purse; race meeting; sweepstakes.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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