ZA - Durbanville - Race 2

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.

Handicap

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

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.