Today's AU - Cairns Horse Racing Picks

Exacta

A bet selecting the first and second horses in a race in the correct order. An exacta box refers to paying a little more to ensure they can finish in either order.

Paddock

The area where horses gather before the race to be saddled and paraded for the public.

Bute

Shortened word for phenylbutazone, the common non-steroidal medication legal at most racetrack.