Today's IE - Gowran Horse Racing Picks

Minus Pool

A pari-mutuel pool – typically a show pool - where one horse is so heavily bet that after deductions there is not enough money left to cover the prescribed minimum on each bet.

Stakes Race

Stakes Races are known as better class races, with higher purses and often accompanies by trophies.

Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.