Today's AU - Cowra Horse Racing Picks

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.

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

Handicap

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