Today's ZA - Fairview Horse Racing Picks

Minus Pool

A pari-mutuel pool – typically a show pool - where one horse is so heavily bet that after deductions there is not enough money left to cover the prescribed minimum on each bet.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

Stakes Race

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