Step UpA horse moving up in class to meet better competition.
StewardOfficials of the race meeting responsible for enforcing the rules of racing.
StretchFinal straight portion of the racetrack to the finish.
Stretch CallPosition of horses at the eighth pole.
Stretch RunnerHorse that runs its fastest nearing the finish of a race.
StrideManner of going. Also, distance covered between successive imprints of the same hoof.
Stud1) Male horse used for breeding. 2) A breeding farm.