Today's Hawthorne Matinee Horse Racing Picks

Sloppy

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

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.

Morning Line

An approximation of expected odds in a race, quoted before actual odds are determined.