Today's FR - Langon-Libourne Horse Racing Picks

Apprentice

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

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.