Today's ZA - Vaal Horse Racing Picks

Bute

Shortened word for phenylbutazone, the common non-steroidal medication legal at most racetrack.

Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.

Trifecta

A wager picking the first, second and third horses in the exact order. A trifecta box means paying more to ensure the horses can finish in any order in the top three spots.