Category
Track surfaces and conditions
Glossary term
Dirt
A racing surface made from soil, sand, clay, or similar materials rather than grass. Its composition differs by racecourse and country.
Japanese term
ダート
Reading: だーと
Review status
Baseline definition reviewed
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Beginner explanation
Dirt does not mean every track is made the same way; different regions use different mixtures and depths.
Related terms
2 reviewed connections. Related concepts are not necessarily synonyms.
- Flat racing — Race types and conditions
- Racecourse — Around the racecourse