Races in which horses are allotted diferent weights with the object of nullifying any disparity in their ability.

Physical or mental conditions which prevent or restrict usual learning or achievement, including physical, mental, hearing, or visual impairments, communication disorders, learning disabilities, emotional disturbances, or other health impairments such as attention deficit disorders.

All players are rated on a scale of 1 to 10 (the higher the better). The handicap of the team is the sum total rating of its players and in handicap matches the team with the higher handicap gives the difference in ratings to the other team. For example a 6-goal team will give two goals to a 4-goal team.

See SPREADS.