Today's NZ - Cromwell Horse Racing Picks

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.