Today's JP - Urawa Horse Racing Picks

Apprentice

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

State-Bred

A horse bred in a particular state and thus eligible to race in restricted state-bred races. These can be anything from maiden races to stakes events.

Bute

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