If like me you only take an interest in racing once a year, then this info is for you: Understanding the lingo.

TRIFECTA To pick the first three horses past the post in order.

BOXED TRIFECTA To pick the first three horses past the post in any order.

EACH-WAY A bet that depends on your selection running first, second or third.

QUINELLA To pick the first two placegetters in any order.

EXACTA To pick the first two placegetters in the correct order.

BOLTER A horse considered to have no chance.

GOOD THING A horse that should win.

UNLUCKY A horse that did not win.

LEGLESS Has various meanings at carnival time, but generally indicates a horse has little chance.

YOUR SHOUT You've just won.

HORSE Generally big and brown with four legs, and no respect for your money.