AU2 - Newcastle - Race 1

Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.