Today's NZ - Matamata Horse Racing Picks

Bute

Shortened word for phenylbutazone, the common non-steroidal medication legal at most racetrack.

Bolt

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

Bleeder

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