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Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.