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At the end of a horse race the winner's head crosses the finish line followed immediately by the next horse. This is a very close race. To win by a nose means the same thing, but instead of the head crossing the finish line first it is just a nose.
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In which sport might a win be a short half-head?
Horse racing I think ???????
What sport can you win by a short half head?
I believe the only sports you can do that in is running (sprint racing) and horse racing
In which sport might a win be by a short half-head?
I suspect that either horse racing or some other track event where a photo at the finish would be used to determine the winner.
What does the phrase a racing certainty mean?
A horse in a race that is going to win. It is undoubted the horse will win. The horse cannot lose. It is a done deal. Nothing can prevent this event happening.
How do horse owners make money horse racing?
win money
What is a black horse in horse racing betting?
It means a horse that is not likely to win, or that the odds are stacked against him.
What does the expression to win by a nose mean?
"Win by a nose" is a horse racing term -- and means that the lead horse was just a little bit ahead of the second place horse. Actually, in the finish-photo the lead horse is ahead by the tip of its nose. Hence the term "photo finish" by the way... ;-) In everyday useage, "win by a nose" means any race that is very, very close.
What does it mean to win by a nose in horse racing?
The nose is the first part of the horse to cross the finish line. To "win by a nose" means that the winner just barely beat the second place finisher -- by the length of his nose.
Where can one participate in horse racing handicapping?
Free horse racing tips There is a site with free horse racing selections but this is for New Zealand and Australian horse racing with the odd UK meeting thrown in. Do a google search "Melbourne Cup Method."
What is breaking a maiden in horse racing?
Breaking your maiden in horse racing means that you won your first race. Your maiden race is every race you enter until you win a race.
What horse event has the most prize money?
I'd have to say horse racing, if you're a good enough jockey to win.
Where did a horse called smugglers joy win in the 1960s in british horse racing?
go and get some friends i wish you were dead
