Today's Hawthorne Matinee Horse Racing Picks

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.

Daily Double

A wager on two consecutive races on the card where bettors have to pick both winners.

Starter Race

An allowance race restricted to horses who have started for a certain claiming price recently.