Glossary term

Weight carried

The total racing weight a horse is required to carry, including the jockey and specified equipment under the applicable rules.

Category

Race terms

Japanese term

負担重量

Reading: ふたんじゅうりょう

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Aliases

  • Assigned weight

Beginner explanation

The number shown as a horse's racing weight tells you how much weight it must carry in the race.

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