Today's Los Alamitos Thoroughbred Horse Racing Picks

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

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.

Track Bias

The term used to identify which parts of the track or running styles are producing more winners.