Today's Lone Star 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.

Bute

Shortened word for phenylbutazone, the common non-steroidal medication legal at most racetrack.

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