Today's NZ - Ascot Horse Racing Picks

Paddock

The area where horses gather before the race to be saddled and paraded for the public.

Also Eligible

A horse that is entered but does not draw into the body of the field due to too many entries, and thus is not permitted to start unless there are enough scratches to shrink the field size.

Stakes Race

Stakes Races are known as better class races, with higher purses and often accompanies by trophies.