Western Fair Raceway - Race 9

Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

Handicap

A race where a handicapper has assigned weights to be carried by all runners on the basis of their past racing efforts.

Paddock

The area where horses gather before the race to be saddled and paraded for the public.