Today's Evangeline Downs Horse Racing Picks

Paddock

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

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.

Bolt

A sudden veering to the inside or outside rail, often caused by the horse spooking or shying from something.