Similar to a claiming race, except the horses are not for sale.
A non-claiming race which has conditions to determine the horses that are eligible to enter. For example, an allowance race might be open to horses that have not won three races.
a race other than claiming for which the racing secretary drafts certain conditions to determine weights.
A race for which the racing secretary drafts certain conditions to determine weights to be carried based on the horse's age, sex and/or past performance.
A non-claiming race for which weight assignments, or allowances, are determined according to published conditions.
a race in which a horse is entered according to eligibility conditions, usually the number of races it has won or money it has earned. Allowance is made in the weight each horse must carry based on its recent performance.
Event somewhere in-between claiming and stakes (handicap) races for which a racing secretary drafts certain conditions.
A race where weights and eligibility to enter are determined by conditions set by the racing secretary
A race in which horses competing cannot be claimed; race conditions specified in condition book.
