Today's NZ - Taupo Horse Racing Picks

Objection

Claim of foul lodged by a jockey for perceived dangerous or illegal riding by a rival.

Scratch

A horse is a scratch when injury or other necessity causes it to be withdrawn from the race.

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.