Today's NZ - Tauranga 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.

State-Bred

A horse bred in a particular state and thus eligible to race in restricted state-bred races. These can be anything from maiden races to stakes events.

Exercise Rider

A rider built much like a jockey but is employed for exercising and working out horses in the morning.