Glossary term

Dead heat

A result in which two or more horses cannot be separated at the finish and are awarded the same finishing position under the rules.

Category

Race terms

Japanese term

同着

Reading: どうちゃく

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Beginner explanation

If the finish image cannot separate the horses, they can be declared tied for the same place.

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