Glossary of Australian and New Zealand punting

This page is about the Australian English usage of punting, for other uses of punting see punt and punter.

The Australian and New Zealand punting glossary explains some of the terms, jargon and slang which are commonly used and heard on Australian and New Zealand racecourses, in TABs, on radio, and in the horse racing media. Some terms are peculiar to Australia, such as references to bookmakers, but most are used in both countries.

The emphasis in this list is on gambling terms, rather than the breeding or veterinary side of horse racing.

Contents 

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A

B

Blinkers

C

A clerk of the course with a race starter.

D

A photo finish record of the first triple dead heat in harness racing.

E

Ear muffs

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

A mounting yard at a country race meeting.

N

O

P

Pacifiers

Q

R

S

A (shadow) nose roll on the left horse.

T

U

V

Visor blinkers (click to enlarge)
Coloured winkers, of the style used in Thoroughbred racing.

W

Y

Z

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See also

Notes

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