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A few of the words

TRIFECTA
Picking the first three finishers in exact order, the trifecta is one of racing's most satisfying (and humbling) wagers, growing popular at American tracks through the 1970s.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
BUGLER
The call to the post, a version of the tune 'First Call', has signaled the start of post parade at American thoroughbred tracks for well over a century.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
RAILBIRD
A railbird is a devoted racing fan who leans on the outer rail to watch morning workouts, soaking up every stride long before the gates open for the afternoon card.Find this word in the grid to read its note.
PADDOCK
The paddock is where horses are saddled and paraded before each race, savvy bettors have always made a point of watching here, reading the animals before ever glancing at the odds board.Find this word in the grid to read its note.

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The grandstand word search puts you at the rail and in the paddock, playable online the moment you land on the page.

About The Grandstand

Race day at the grandstand is a world unto itself, the bugler's call drifting over the infield, the rustle of programs as crowds study the morning line, and the collective held breath as the horses load into the gate. Then the stretch run comes, and every voice at the rail finds itself at full volume, rising with the drumming of hooves on the turf. The winner's circle afterward feels almost quiet by comparison, sun-warm and unhurried, smelling of flowers and horse and celebration.

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    Find a word.Tap its first letter, then tap along to its last. The trail fills in and finishes itself when it spells a word. Or press the first letter and drag.
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    Words run in straight lines.Across and down, and on the harder difficulties diagonally and backwards.
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    It marks itself.Each word you find takes on its own soft colour on the grid and is crossed off the list.
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