Today's Hastings Horse Racing Picks

Minus Pool

A pari-mutuel pool – typically a show pool - where one horse is so heavily bet that after deductions there is not enough money left to cover the prescribed minimum on each bet.

Across the Board

Refers to betting on a horse to finish first, second, and third to cover any of those scenarios happening during a race

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.