Objection
Claim of foul lodged by a jockey for perceived dangerous or illegal riding by a rival.
Synthetic Surface
A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.
Pari-Mutuel
A pool style wagering system, where all money input through betting is divided among those with winning tickets (save for various deductions by the track operators).

