Horse Racing Vocabulary

noun any contest or competition

• The annual horse racing derby is a highly anticipated event in our town.
• Are you going to the football derby this weekend?
• I heard the roller derby last night was crazy!
• The competition between the two companies can be described as a business derby.

noun A stable where horses and vehicles are kept for hire.

• The company decided to change their corporate livery to reflect their new branding strategy.
• I love the new livery on that delivery truck, it really stands out.
• Check out the sick livery on that sports car, it's so cool!
• The artist used a vibrant livery of colors in their painting to evoke a sense of joy and energy.

noun a competitive activity or sport in which participants compete to be the first to reach a particular goal

verb participating in a race or races

• The annual racing event drew in competitors from all over the world.
• I love watching racing on TV, it's so exciting!
• Let's go catch some street racing tonight.
• Her heart was racing with excitement as she waited for the results.

noun an act of showing disdain or indifference

verb to rebuff, ignore, or spurn someone in a disdainful or contemptuous manner

• The diplomat decided to snub the invitation to the gala event.
• She snubbed him at the party last night, it was so awkward.
• I can't believe she snubbed me like that, what a jerk.
• The company's decision to use a cheaper material was a snub to their commitment to quality.

noun the foot of a quadruped, having the hoof modified to produce a quick, easy gait, as a horse or other animal.

• The chef prepared a delicious dish using trotter as the main ingredient.
• I heard that the specialty of the restaurant is their trotter stew.
• Let's grab some trotter tacos from that food truck.
• His trotter-like speed on the track earned him the nickname 'Speedy'.

noun A person who cheats or swindles others

• The welsher refused to honor the terms of the contract.
• I can't believe he's being a welsher and not paying up.
• Don't be a welsher and try to get out of your bet.
• Being a welsher in business deals can ruin your reputation.

noun a bet in which the person betting forecasts the first three finishers in a race in the correct order

• The company achieved a trifecta of success with increased revenue, improved customer satisfaction, and expanded market share.
• I hit the trifecta at the horse races yesterday, winning first, second, and third place bets.
• We pulled off the trifecta by scoring tickets to the concert, backstage passes, and a meet-and-greet with the band.
• Her ability to balance work, family, and personal interests is like a trifecta of happiness in her life.