Cross Country Pick 5 - Race 1

Exercise Rider

A rider built much like a jockey but is employed for exercising and working out horses in the morning.

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

State-Bred

A horse bred in a particular state and thus eligible to race in restricted state-bred races. These can be anything from maiden races to stakes events.