How to Bet on a Horse Race
There are several different ways to bet on a horse race. There are typical wagers and bet types, Standard wagers, and Exotic wagers. Typical wagers and bet types are detailed in this article. Once you’ve read these tips, you’ll be ready to bet on your next race.
Typical wagers
When betting on horse races, there are several common bets you can make. Some people use the exacta or trifecta system to predict the winner of a race. These bets include a combination of three horses to win the race and one to place second. Other types of wagers include win, place and show bets.
The odds for horse races fluctuate based on how much money is being wagered on each horse. Generally speaking, the favorites in a race have the highest odds of winning. The second most popular bet is the joint favorite, which is a horse with odds that are higher than the odds of another horse.
Typical bets
If you are interested in betting on horse races, you’ll be happy to know that there are several types of bets available. There are straight bets and exotic bets. While the latter are more difficult to win than straight bets, they are a good choice for those who are already familiar with horse racing. Some of the most popular exotics include EXACTA (picking the first two finishers in the exact order), QUINELLA (picking the first two finishers of a race in either order), and DOUBLE (picking the winners of two consecutive races).
Standard wagers
Horse racing betting is not limited to the standard wagers. Exotic wagers, which combine several types of bets, are more expensive than standard wagers but can offer higher rewards. If you’re not sure which type of bet is right for you, consult the Tattersalls Rule Book.
Exotic wagers
In horse racing, exotic wagers are bets on more than one horse. They can be horizontal or vertical, and involve picking the winner of several races. Each of these options has a specific payout and risk level. The basic type of horizontal exotic wager is the exacta, which is a wager on the first three finishers. More complex wagers, such as the quinella, are not available at all tracks.
A more complicated type of exotic bet is called a trifecta. In order to win a trifecta, you must predict correctly all three horses in the order of finish. This is a more complicated bet, but the payouts are much higher than a win/place/show wager.
Class of a horse
In a horse race, the Class of a horse is a crucial factor to consider. In North America, races are broken down into four different groups: maiden, claiming, allowance and stakes races. Some races are also subdivided into multiple levels of class. To determine which level a horse belongs in, start by comparing the horse’s last race level to the Race Class Level listed on the race sheet.
A horse’s class determines the level of competition in the race. A horse can be competitive in an allowance race but fall flat in a stakes race. Likewise, a maiden who has set a course record could be ready for the allowance ranks right away.