Today's Louisiana Downs Horse Racing Picks

Morning Line

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

Stakes Race

Stakes Races are known as better class races, with higher purses and often accompanies by trophies.

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.