Today's NZ - Tauranga Horse Racing Picks

Stakes Race

Stakes Races are known as better class races, with higher purses and often accompanies by trophies.

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.

Bute

Shortened word for phenylbutazone, the common non-steroidal medication legal at most racetrack.