Today's Churchill Downs Horse Racing Picks

Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

Across the Board

Refers to betting on a horse to finish first, second, and third to cover any of those scenarios happening during a race

Condition Book

A list of upcoming races issued by the racing secretary, where the conditions of races to be run over the next few weeks are written.