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Scratch
generalIn horse racing, a scratch occurs when a horse is withdrawn from a race before it starts. All bets placed on a scratched horse are typically refunded.
Key Takeaways
- 1In horse racing, a scratch occurs when a horse is withdrawn from a race before it starts. All bets p
Scratch
In horse racing, a scratch occurs when a horse is withdrawn from a race before it starts. All bets placed on a scratched horse are typically refunded.
Example
The morning-line favorite was a late scratch, which dramatically changed the odds for the remaining horses in the race.
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