Trifecta

A wager picking the first, second and third horses in the exact order. A trifecta box means paying more to ensure the horses can finish in any order in the top three spots.

Paddock

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

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.