Hawthorne - Race 6

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.

Paddock

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

Stakes Race

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