Today's NZH - Westport Horse Racing Picks

Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

Stakes Race

Stakes Races are known as better class races, with higher purses and often accompanies by trophies.

Pari-Mutuel

A pool style wagering system, where all money input through betting is divided among those with winning tickets (save for various deductions by the track operators).