Pronunciation: [ɛntˈa͡ɪ͡əz] (IPA) 
The word "entires" refers to the complete unit or whole of something. It is spelled with the letter "e" followed by "ntir" and then "es". The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /ˈɛn.taɪərz/. The "e" sound in the beginning is pronounced as "eh", followed by the "n" sound and a stressed "tai" sound, which is equivalent to the long "i" sound in English. Finally, the word ends with an "es" sound, pronounced as "iz".
Entires is a term commonly used in the context of horse racing. It refers to the horses that have been formally entered or nominated by their owners or trainers to participate in a particular race. When a horse is entered, it means it is officially included in the list of potential contenders for a specific event.
The process of entering a horse involves submitting a formal application, usually accompanied by a fee, to the racing authorities. The owner or trainer must provide all the necessary information about the horse, such as its name, age, breeding, and previous racing history. Once the entry process is complete, the horse becomes officially registered for the race and is considered one of the "entires."
Being an entry does not guarantee that a horse will actually start in the race, as the final field is determined by the racing officials based on various factors including the horse's form, fitness, and performance ratings. Sometimes, due to high demand or specific race conditions, the number of entires may exceed the maximum field size allowed, resulting in a selection process to determine the final participants.
Entires play a crucial role in the organization and scheduling of horse races, providing the framework for race planners, bookmakers, and bettors to analyze and predict the potential field and competition for a particular event.
