Today's Canterbury Park Horse Racing Picks

Workout

A workout is a timed sprint over varying distances prior to a race, meant to get a horse fit enough for competition.

Apprentice

A new jockey who has not ridden a certain number of winners in a specified time period.

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.