Arizona Downs

Stakes Race

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

Minus Pool

A pari-mutuel pool – typically a show pool - where one horse is so heavily bet that after deductions there is not enough money left to cover the prescribed minimum on each bet.

Paddock

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