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COVERED UP [1 record]

Record 1 2016-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
DEF

Said of a horse racing behind another one (or others) which is (are) protecting him from the wind.

CONT

A horse in a race is covered up when it has other horses in front.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
DEF

Se dit du cheval qui court derrière un autre (ou d'autres) qui lui coupe(nt) le vent.

Spanish

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