Today's Cal Expo Horse Racing Picks

Workout

A workout is a timed sprint over varying distances prior to a race, meant to get a horse fit enough for competition.

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.

Dead Heat

Two or more horses finishing so close at the wire, that they were unable to be separated on a photo finish and deemed to have tied.