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racetrack 
Place that is designed for horse races; it is made up of an oval track (flat or with obstacles) and stands.
starting gate
Mobile, compartmentalized barrier behind which the horses line up before the start; at a signal, all the compartment gates open at the same time.
homestretch
Straight line between the far turn and the finish line; it constitutes the last sprint before the end of the race.
grandstand
Space reserved for spectators.
judge’s stand
Space reserved for the track judges who establish the horses’ order of arrival at the finish line, using the videotape if necessary.
finish line
Line that marks the end of a race; a video camera helps identify the winner when the horses are bunched very close together.
paddock
Area where the horses and their jockeys are presented to the public before a race.
tote board
Display board that shows the various data on the race (such as class and betting information); it sometimes has a giant screen.
clubhouse turn
First turn after the start and near the clubhouse; the jockeys try to position their horses on the inside track to reduce the distance to cover.
clubhouse
Building that houses various services such as bar, restaurant, glassed-in stands and betting booths.
stable
Building where the horses are boarded and cared for.
backstretch
Straight part on the side opposite the stands.
length post
Markers that are placed at regular intervals along the track so that jockeys can assess the distance still to cover.
far turn
Last turn; the homestretch begins at the exit from it.
