Today's NZ - Tauranga Horse Racing Picks

Workout

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

Minus Pool

A pari-mutuel pool – typically a show pool - where one horse is so heavily bet that after deductions there is not enough money left to cover the prescribed minimum on each bet.

Stakes Race

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