See Also: Back Marker - Horse Racing(gambling)
One Back - Horse Racing(gambling)
Buy-Back - Horse Racing(gambling)
Back Up - Horse Racing(gambling)
Tie-Back Surgery - Horse Racing(gambling)
Back at the Knee - Horse Racing(gambling)
Backstretch (Racing Surface Term) - Horse Racing(gambling)
Back Straight - Greyhound Racing(gambling)
Bad Actor (Fractious Horse) - Horse Racing(gambling)
Infield Racing (Sport) - Horse Racing(gambling)

Back Marker - Horse Racing (gambling)


In a standing start event, which is handicapped, the horse who is given the biggest handicap is known as the backmarker. For instance, in a race five horses may start off the front (who travel the nominated race distance), three off ten metres (who travel the race distance plus an extra ten metres), one off 20 metres and one off 30 metres. The horse starting from 30 metres is known as the back marker.