Workout

A workout is a timed sprint over varying distances prior to a race, meant to get a horse fit enough for competition.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

Claiming Race

A race in which horses are entered for a certain price, or claiming tag, which is also their sales price. An owner can claim any horse entered for the tag before the race begins, and owns them as soon as the gates open.