Bangor Raceway - Race 3

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.

Stakes Race

Stakes Races are known as better class races, with higher purses and often accompanies by trophies.