Today's AU - Hamilton Horse Racing Picks

Handicap

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

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Stakes Race

Stakes Races are known as better class races, with higher purses and often accompanies by trophies.