See Also: Attack - Horse Racing(gambling)
Backstretch (Racing Surface Term) - Horse Racing(gambling)
Bad Actor (Fractious Horse) - Horse Racing(gambling)
Thoroughbred Racing Associations (Tra) - Horse Racing(gambling)
Infield Racing (Sport) - Horse Racing(gambling)
Daily Racing Form - Horse Racing(gambling)
Entry (Racing Office) - Horse Racing(gambling)
Stakes Horse - Horse Racing(gambling)
Break a Horse - Horse Racing(gambling)
Break (A Horse) - Horse Racing(gambling)

Alpha-naphthylthiourea (medicine) and Attack - Horse Racing (gambling)


Alpha-naphthylthiourea (medicine)


alpha-naphthylthiourea


1-(1-Naphthyl)-2-thiourea;a derivative of thiourea; a highly toxic antithyroid agent, especially to small mammals, causing pulmonary oedema, fatty degeneration of the liver, and low body temperature; used as a rat poison.

Acronym: ANTU


Attack - Horse Racing (gambling)


To challenge the leading horse during a race, in an attempt to take the lead. An attack can sap the horse' s energy, or even that of the leader, and may leave both of those horses with little in reserve for the finish.