Today's GB - Taunton Horse Racing Picks

Apprentice

A new jockey who has not ridden a certain number of winners in a specified time period.

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.

Firm

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