Today's NZH - Gore Horse Racing Picks

Show Wager

Betting on a horse to finish in the first three spots, which pays out the same whether they win or run second or third.

Paddock

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

Bobble/Stumble

A slip or a duck from a horse trying to leave the starting gates, often caused by the surface giving way under the feet. This can range from a mild misstep to a stumble down to their knees.