Today's AU - Wauchope Horse Racing Picks

Apprentice

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

Synthetic Surface

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

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.