Shenandoah Downs - Race 4

Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

Handicap

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