Today's NZ - Hokitika Horse Racing Picks

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

Bolt

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

Workout

A workout is a timed sprint over varying distances prior to a race, meant to get a horse fit enough for competition.