Mahoning Valley - Race 1

Silks

The colorful jacket and cap worn by a jockey which features the design of the owner.

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.

Yielding

A rain-soaked turf condition often producing a slick or heavy course and slower finish times.