Today's NZ - Oamaru 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.

Exercise Rider

A rider built much like a jockey but is employed for exercising and working out horses in the morning.

Workout

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