what does (Dogs Up) mean?

[BillW]

Dogs are markers placed out away from the rail to keep turf works from digging up the traffic areas of the turf course. (kinda like "rails out" during the races)

bw

Originally Posted by ddthetide

i got a workout notification with the term Dogs Up ?

Horse nameDreadnaughtNotesActivity typeWorkoutActivity date08-01-2007TrackSaratogaSurfaceTurf training (Dogs up)Distance4 FurlongsWorkout typeBreezingWorkout time0:49.42Track conditionFirm