Yonkers Raceway - Race 1

Exercise Rider

A rider built much like a jockey but is employed for exercising and working out horses in the morning.

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.

Firm

A dry turf course, equal to a ‘fast’ dirt track.