paddock

noun

pad·dock | \ˈpa-dək,

-dik\

Definition of paddock

1a : a usually enclosed area used especially for pasturing or exercising animals led the sheep into the paddock especially : an enclosure where racehorses are saddled and paraded before a race

b Australia and New Zealand : an often enclosed field

2 : an area at an automobile racecourse where racing cars are parked

Examples of paddock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are no plans to practice maneuvering around the paddock in advance of Saturday or getting in the gate for the start. — Fletcher Page, The Courier-Journal, "Bob Baffert will make an adjustment for Justify's last Belmont workout," 7 June 2018 Justify was taken into the paddock, then the walking ring before being led to the track’s winner’s circle. — Eric Sondheimer, latimes.com, "Justify receives warm welcome at Santa Anita," 23 June 2018 The beautiful track in Stanton, Del., with its picnic grove, old-school paddock, and grandstand from a bygone era, will open its 81st season Wednesday with a 1:15 p.m. post. — Dick Jerardi, Philly.com, "Delaware Park's opening day a unique horse-racing experience," 29 May 2018 Every year, there are new faces sniffing around the paddock, considering entering the 500 or joining the series. — Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star, "So you want to enter the Indy 500?," 24 May 2018 The home has a large equestrian facility with riding arenas and paddocks. — Katherine Clarke, WSJ, "Railroad Chief’s Equestrian Estate Returns for 40% Off," 3 July 2018 Accompanying the main house are a 550-vine vineyard, a 10-stall barn, a chicken coop, a riding arena and two paddocks. — Jack Flemming, latimes.com, "Miley Cyrus quietly unloads her Hidden Hills ranch for $5 million," 17 Apr. 2018 Most in the paddock want to see the best combination of skill, strategy and setup be rewarded. — Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star, "IndyCar racing with its new aero kits is 'awesome,' or perhaps 'bland'," 9 July 2018 Before be being saddled before a race, each horse steps on a scale in or near the paddock, where their weights are recorded by a racing official. — baltimoresun.com, "Digest (July 5): Stronach Group plans to display weights of horses for handicapping," 5 July 2018

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