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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Tack

The equipment the horse wears, including saddle and bridle. A jockey typically has their own racing saddle, placed on each horse they ride just before the race.

Bute

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

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.