Today's NZH - Westport Horse Racing Picks

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

Apprentice

A new jockey who has not ridden a certain number of winners in a specified time period.

Starter Race

An allowance race restricted to horses who have started for a certain claiming price recently.