Today's NZH - Roxburgh Horse Racing Picks

State-Bred

A horse bred in a particular state and thus eligible to race in restricted state-bred races. These can be anything from maiden races to stakes events.

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A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.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