Understanding the Different Types of Blinkers in Horse Racing
Quick Answer: The main blinker types in horse racing are full cup (~85–90% restriction), semi-cup (~60–70%), French cup (~30–40%, most common in U.S.), cheater cup (minimal, ~10–15%), extension or run-out (one-sided, for directional drifters), visor (cup with a small hole, for horses that need some lateral awareness), and winkers (fleece strips on cheekpieces, common in …