Today's Hawthorne Horse Racing Picks

Apprentice

A new jockey who has not ridden a certain number of winners in a specified time period.

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.

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.