non-runners
Those who walk
Non-runners are horses or dogs withdrawn from a race before it starts, usually due to injury, illness, or unsuitable track conditions.
Bettors who backed non-runners typically receive refunds.
The term extends to anyone or anything that was expected to participate but doesn't: Three of the candidates turned out to be non-runners.
Made shallow marks
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
- reserveSupply kept back
- ineligibleNot meeting requirements
- lameWeak or limping
unsound · vetted · stabled · resting · sidelined · overweight · undeclared · unentered
Not meeting requirements
- disqualifiedDeclared unfit to compete
- barredBlocked from entry
- bannedOfficially disallowed
- excludedShut out, denied entry
exempt · excused · rejected · omitted · blacklisted · sidelined · overlooked · left out
Taken out of action
- sidelinedRemoved from participation
- injuredHaving sustained harm
- reserveSupply kept back
- alternateOccur in succession
backup · substitute · second-string · rested · unavailable · scratched · withdrawn · ineligible
Money returned after purchase
- postponementDelaying to later
- rescheduleAssign a different time
- withdrawalAct of taking away
- discontinuedNo longer available
suspended · halted · cancelled · voided · scrapped · called off · abandoned
scratched
Made shallow marks
- withdrawnEmotionally distant, disengaged
- reserveSupply kept back
- ineligibleNot meeting requirements
lame · unsound · vetted · stabled · resting · sidelined · overweight · undeclared · unentered · disqualified
ineligible
Not meeting requirements
- disqualifiedDeclared unfit to compete
- barredBlocked from entry
- bannedOfficially disallowed
excluded · exempt · excused · rejected · omitted · blacklisted · sidelined · overlooked · left out · prohibited
benched
Taken out of action
alternate · backup · substitute · second-string · rested · unavailable · scratched · withdrawn · ineligible · suspended
refund
Money returned after purchase
- postponementDelaying to later
- rescheduleAssign a different time
- withdrawalAct of taking away
discontinued · suspended · halted · cancelled · voided · scrapped · called off · abandoned
non-runnersrunners
Those who race on foot
marathoners · joggers · racers · sprinters · distance runners
non-runnersrunners
Those who race on foot
starters · participants · competitors · entrants · finishers
non-runner, runner, runners, run, runs, running, runny, rerun, reruns