Today's Hawthorne Matinee Horse Racing Picks

Blinkers

A hood worn on a horse’s head to limit side vision, which can improve concentration. Blinkers are added or removed to relax a horse or give it more focus.

Condition Book

A list of upcoming races issued by the racing secretary, where the conditions of races to be run over the next few weeks are written.

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.