The Australian and New Zealand punting glossary explains some of the terms, jargon and slang which are commonly used and heard on Australian and New Zealand racecourses, in TABs, on radio, and in the horse racing media. Some terms are peculiar to Australia, such as references to bookmakers, but most are used in both countries. The emphasis in this list is on gambling terms, rather than the breeding or veterinary side of horse racing. 0-9 750s: Binoculars with magnification of 7x50 mm. 10-50s: Binoculars with magnification of 10x50 mm. A Acceptor: A horse confirmed by the owner or trainer to be a runner in a race. Aged: A horse seven years old or older. All Up: A Type of Bet where the winnings of one race is carried over to the next race and so forth. Any2: A new type of bet in Australia, very popular in Hong Kong. This bet wins if the horses you select come anywhere in the first 3 placings, 1st and 2nd, 2nd and 3rd or 1st and 3rd. Apprentice: A young jockey, usually under 21 years of age, who is still in training. Recent rule changes allow older riders just starting out to work their way through their "apprenticeship". Apprentice allowance: Reduction in the weight to be carried by a horse which is to be ridden by an apprentice jockey. Also called a "claim". It varies from 4 kg to 1.5 kg depending on the number of winners the apprentice has ridden. Recent rule changes have resulted in an increase in the maximum amount able to be claimed—from 3 kg to 4 kg. Approximates: The TAB prices horses are showing before a race begins. Asparagus: Name given to a punter who arrives on course with a stack of 'mail', hence: more tips than a tin of asparagus. B B.: An abbreviation for a bay horse as it appears in race books, pedigrees and stud books. Back: To bet on a horse. Backed In: A horse whose odds have shortened. Backed off the map: A horse which has been heavily supported resulting in a substantial decrease in odds. Back up: To race a horse soon after its latest engagement. Also, punters who keep backing a particular horse are said to "back up." Bagman: Bookmaker's employee responsible for settling bets on course. Bank teller job: A horse considered such a near certainty that a bank teller