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Glossary of Racing Terms

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ultrasound: 1) Diagnostic ultrasound: a technique that uses ultrasonic waves to image internal structures. 2) Therapeutic ultrasound: a therapy to create heat and stimulate healing.

underlay: A horse racing at shorter odds than seems warranted by her/his past performances.

under wraps: Horse under stout restraint in a race or workout to keep her/him from pulling away from the competition by too large a margin.

untried: 1) Not raced or tested for speed. 2 ) A stallion that has not been bred.

unwind: Gradually withdrawing a horse from intensive training.

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