Today's Japan Horse Racing Picks

Allowance Race

A race with non-claiming conditions set by the racing secretary. They are meant to be a step down from stakes racing.

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.