Today's AU - Katherine Horse Racing Picks

Synthetic Surface

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

Paddock

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

Bute

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