Today's Louisiana Downs Horse Racing Picks

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.

Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.