Today's NZH - Riverton Horse Racing Picks

Pari-Mutuel

A pool style wagering system, where all money input through betting is divided among those with winning tickets (save for various deductions by the track operators).

Handicap

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

Objection

Claim of foul lodged by a jockey for perceived dangerous or illegal riding by a rival.