The Wager
Before you place a wager, you should know your options. Here’s an overview of most types of wagers.
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WIN – The most common wager. You are a winner if your horse finishes first.
PLACE – You are a winner if your horse finishes first or second.
SHOW – You are a winner if your horse finishes first, second or third.
DAILY DOUBLE – You are a winner if your selected horses win two designated races.
EXACTA – You are a winner if your selected horses finish first and second in exact order in a race.
QUINELLA – You are a winner if your selected horses finish first and second in any order of finish in a race.
TRIFECTA – You are a winner if your selected horses finish first, second and third in exact order of finish in a race.
PICK 3 – You are a winner if your selected horses come in first in three designated, usually consecutive, races.
SUPERFECTA – You are a winner if your selected horses come in first, second, third and fourth in exact order of finish in a race. |
The beginner might concentrate on win, place and show wagering and two-horse combination wagers, like quinella or exacta. Simply try to determine which horse is the most likely winner.
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