If you are just starting out with horse betting or are making a visit to the track, it's useful to known some horse betting terms. The world of horse racing has its own lingo, and while it can seem intimidating at first, knowing a few basics will help. Here are some common terms divided into betting lingo, horse lingo, and race lingo.

The most common horse betting term is "back," which means to bet on a horse. An extension of this is to be "backed in," which means that many people have bet on a horse, so its payout potential decreases. You may also, in the course of your time at the track, hear people talk about their "exposure," a reference to the amount of money they have in play on a given race.

There is also a whole set of horse betting terms focusing on the horse. Be careful if people refer to your horse as a "roughie" or "rag," since it means it has a low chance of winning, although on the bright side it will usually have a high payoff ratio. Other terms deal with the age of a horse; for example, a race for two year olds is called a "baby race."

Another colorful set of horse betting terms are applicable during race time itself. During the course of the race, if your horse is stuck between a couple of other horses in an unfavorable position and can't advance, it is "boxed in." To get started in the world of horse betting, turn to VIPhorses.com. You'll find total security, a wealth of information, and the hottest action on the Web--all from your home. Sign up today to get started!