Today's NZ - Te Aroha Horse Racing Picks

Paddock

The area where horses gather before the race to be saddled and paraded for the public.

Synthetic Surface

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

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.