Today's Illinois State Fair Horse Racing Picks

Sloppy

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

Allowance Race

A race with non-claiming conditions set by the racing secretary. They are meant to be a step down from stakes racing.

State-Bred

A horse bred in a particular state and thus eligible to race in restricted state-bred races. These can be anything from maiden races to stakes events.