Golden Gate Fields

Across the Board

Refers to betting on a horse to finish first, second, and third to cover any of those scenarios happening during a race

Workout

A workout is a timed sprint over varying distances prior to a race, meant to get a horse fit enough for competition.

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.