Today's Batavia Downs Horse Racing Picks

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.

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.