Handicap
A race where a handicapper has assigned weights to be carried by all runners on the basis of their past racing efforts.
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.
Fractions
The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.

