Today's AU - Mindarie-Halidon Horse Racing Picks

Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

Across the Board

Refers to betting on a horse to finish first, second, and third to cover any of those scenarios happening during a race

Condition Book

A list of upcoming races issued by the racing secretary, where the conditions of races to be run over the next few weeks are written.