AU2 - Mildura - Race 1

Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

Bleeder

A horse that bleeds due to a ruptured blood vessel during a race or workout. The medication Lasix can fix this problem.

Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.