Today's AU - Newman Horse Racing Picks

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

Handicap

A race where a handicapper has assigned weights to be carried by all runners on the basis of their past racing efforts.