Glossary term

Scratch / Withdrawal

The removal of a horse from a race after it had been entered or declared to run. Terminology and timing rules vary by jurisdiction.

Category

Race terms

Japanese term

取消・出走取消

Reading: とりけし・しゅっそうとりけし

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Aliases

  • Scratched
  • Withdrawn

Beginner explanation

A scratched horse was expected to run but will no longer take part in that race.

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