Los Alamitos Quarter Horse - Race 5

Synthetic Surface

A racing surface comprised of silica sand and fibers, such as recycled carpet or spandex. The mixture is then sealed with wax.

Bleeder

A horse that bleeds due to a ruptured blood vessel during a race or workout. The medication Lasix can fix this problem.

Bolt

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