A dead heat is a tie between two or, rarely, more horses in a race [2]. Usually, a photo finish can determine the winner, but at times it is too close to call. If there is a dead heat, wagers are paid on all winning horses.
- 2003 Breeders' Cup Turf: between High Chaparral and Johar
- 1995 Hong Kong Champions & Chater Cup: between Makarpura Star and Survey King, both trained by John Moore[1]
- The Carter Handicap at Aqueduct Racetrack (June 10, 1944): triple dead heat between Brownie, Bossuet and Wait A Bit *the only triple dead heat in a stakes race recorded
- Oct. 22, 1955, Mexico's Caliente (eight race): A triple dead-heat occurred between Stormsorno, Chance Speed and Beaufair
- April 8, 2006: During an eleven-race program at Aqueduct Racetrack that included the Wood Memorial Stakes, dead heats for each of the three "money" positions (Win, Place and Show) occurred in three separate races. Saint Anddan and Criminal Mind dead-heated for Place in race 5, Naragansett and Emotrin dead-heated for Show in race 6, and Karakorum Tuxedo and Megatrend dead-heated for Win in race 10. (Source: NYRA)
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