Horse Race Betting
One of the keys to betting on horse races is understanding just
what the different types of bets are and how these bets can help
you win. By knowing and understanding what the different
horse race bets are you can begin to set your plan to win.
WIN
A "WIN" bet is just what it sounds like: betting that
the horse you pick will win the race. You win if the
horse wins.
PLACE
For a horse to "PLACE" it must finish the race either
first or second. This bet generally pays less than the
win bet but it gives you two chances to win instead of
just one.
SHOW
For a horse to "SHOW" it must finish the race either
first, second or third. This bet generally pays less
than either the win or place bet, but it gives you three
chances to get a return for your investment.
ACROSS
THE BOARD
This is a quick way to say that I want to bet a horse to
finish in any of the first three positions etc. ($2
Across The Board = $2 to win, $2 to place, and $2 to
show). If the horse wins you collect all three bets. If
the horse finishes 2nd then you collect the place and
show bets. If the horse finishes 3rd then you will only
collect the show bet.
Quinella
In the Quinella, you must pick the horses that finish
first and second. Either one can be first and the other
one second. This bet functions exactly the same as the
"Exacta Box". Although the Quinella has the same
function as the "Exacta Box" the payoff can vary
substantially. You must remember that there is no such
wager of an exacta box, it is really two separate bets
on one ticket. The Quinella wagers are entered into
their own pool separate from the exacta pool. Not all
tracks offer the Quinella wager, but to the best of my
knowledge all tracks accept the term exacta box where
ever the exacta wager is offered. If both the Quinella
and Exacta wagers are offered it is wise to check the
tote board before making a Quinella or Exact Box wager
to see which one offers the greater payoff.
Trifecta
With this bet you must pick the first three finishing
horses in the order of their finish. In other words, you
must pick the horse that wins, the horse that finishes
second and the horse that finishes third.
The
simplest form of this wager is the Straight Trifecta,
which is a single combination of the first three
finishers. The minimum bet for a Straight Trifecta is
$2. To purchase, simply tell the clerk: "$2 Trifecta on
1-2-3." A Trifecta is not offered in all races at all
tracks (refer to the race program).
NOTE:
This wager is also called the "Triple" at some tracks.
Trifecta Box
The Trifecta box has a $1 minimum bet per combination --
$6 minimum total cost. You can box three or more horses
on a single ticket and wager $1 (or more) on each
combination. |
