Definitions for "In hand"
Keywords:  pace, ridden, jockey, moderate, fastest
Used in the context of general equities. Firm, indicating control of a bid, offer, or order.
when a horse is running at less than his fastest pace and can go faster when urged by the jockey.
Running under restraint to conserve energy.
Keywords:  supper, riots, hand, waited, auction
accessible at the present time; "waited for supper...glasses in hand"
now in consideration or under discussion; "regarding the matter in hand"
physically in an owner's possession; "came to the auction cash in hand"