Today's Wyoming Downs Horse Racing Picks

Main Track Only

A horse entered for main track only (MTO) is one hoping the weather forecast or track conditions will move the race off the turf course and onto the main track. They are scratched the morning of the race if the conditions stay dry.

Sloppy

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

Bute

Shortened word for phenylbutazone, the common non-steroidal medication legal at most racetrack.