ASTM F2867-13
(Terminology)Standard Terminology Relating to Thoroughbred Horse Racing Surfaces (Withdrawn 2022)
Standard Terminology Relating to Thoroughbred Horse Racing Surfaces (Withdrawn 2022)
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology defines thoroughbred horse racing terms for use in the development of standard test methods and specifications for equestrian surfaces used for racing or training, or both.
1.2 The terms defined in this terminology are appropriate for use by track maintenance persons and practitioners, racing officials, and other industry persons in matters concerning equestrian surfaces used for thoroughbred racing or training, or both.
1.3 While this terminology standard has some similar terms applicable to other forms of horse racing or equestrian sports, this standard is not intended to address all of the terms that may be applicable to these other racing forms or sports.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This terminology defines thoroughbred horse racing terms for use in the development of standard test methods and specifications for equestrian surfaces used for racing or training, or both.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee F08 on Sports Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities, this terminology was withdrawn in January 2022 in accordance with section 10.6.3 of the Regulations Governing ASTM Technical Committees, which requires that standards shall be updated by the end of the eighth year since the last approval date.
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Designation: F2867 − 13
Standard Terminology Relating to
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Thoroughbred Horse Racing Surfaces
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2867; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
DISCUSSION—This is a type of racing in which horses are being
1. Scope
conditioned (or trained) for the jump races, often with horses which
1.1 This terminology defines thoroughbred horse racing
previously had only been raced on ovals for flat racing at short and
terms for use in the development of standard test methods and
middle distances.
specifications for equestrian surfaces used for racing or
circuit (circuit racing), n—racing in which the racing events
training, or both.
are conducted over a period of time (racing season) in a
1.2 The terms defined in this terminology are appropriate
series of short racing events (one to several day period) at a
for use by track maintenance persons and practitioners, racing
succession of various racing venues.
officials, and other industry persons in matters concerning
DISCUSSION—In this type of racing, typically the series of race events
equestrian surfaces used for thoroughbred racing or training, or
are conducted at a single venue site over a single day or a few
both. successive days and at the close of the race events the horses are
expected to depart the race venue. The horses would then compete at
1.3 While this terminology standard has some similar terms
another track which holds their race events over a short duration (one
applicable to other forms of horse racing or equestrian sports,
to several days) before closing with the horses subsequently moving to
thisstandardisnotintendedtoaddressallofthetermsthatmay the next venue site. Racing may return to a particular race venue site on
a monthly or seasonal basis. Racing venues which host circuit racing
be applicable to these other racing forms or sports.
seldom board horses or serve as a training facility. In the US, circuit
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
racing is primarily restricted to state and county agricultural fairs.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
chute, n—an extension of the backstretch or homestretch so as
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
to permit a straightaway run from start.
and are not considered standard.
Clegg Impact Soil Tester, n—a brand-specific type of light-
2. Terminology
weight portable device used to measure impact attenuation.
2.1 Definitions: See also impact analyzer.
all weather racing, n—racing which takes place on an
clubhouse turn, n—generally, the turn (curve) immediately
artificial surface.
after the finish line.
DISCUSSION—The premise of artificial surfaces is that they are (or
DISCUSSION—In a typical US racetrack (oval) configuration, the
should be) suitable for racing under any weather conditions. See also
clubhouse (or primary grandstand area) is located adjacent to the finish
synthetic track.
line which is located toward the end of the finishing stretch (straight-
away).Therefore, the turn which is nearest to the ‘clubhouse’section of
apron, n—the paved area between the grandstand and the
the grandstands (or to the finish line) has traditionally been referred to
racing surface.
as the ‘clubhouse turn.’ For racing distance in which a complete
traverseoftheovaliscompleted,theclubhouseturnisalsothefirstturn
backstretch, n—straight section of the far side of track,
of the race.
between the turns.
composition, n—see cushion composition.
bumper race, n—a type of race which is intended to condition
a horse for Hunt (or jump) racing in which similar distances
condition, n—as in ‘track condition,’ the term used to classify
(long distances) and track layouts are utilized as in used for
or assign a grade to the level of soils in regards to its
jump racing but without the horses traversing any obstacles.
performance for racing.
cuppy, n—a dry and loose racing surface that breaks away
under a horse’s hooves.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F08 on Sports
DISCUSSION—Insoilmechanicalterms,acuppycushionisacondition
Equipment, Playing Surfaces, and Facilities and is the direct responsibility of
where the soil shear strength is insufficient for race footing. The low
Subcommittee F08.28 on Equestrian Surfaces.
shear strength may be an exhibited condition which is inherent of the
Current edition approved Nov. 15, 2013. Published January 2014. DOI: 10.1520/
F2867-13. cushion material or from varying soil compaction levels.
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