Today's Prairie Meadows Horse Racing Picks

Sloppy

A wet racetrack condition, typically with a firm base and water settling on top.

Starter Race

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

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.