Northfield Park - Race 15

Handicap

A race where a handicapper has assigned weights to be carried by all runners on the basis of their past racing efforts.

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.