Horse Betting: Straight Bets
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. For
A Group Try The SHOW PARLAY
This is always fun to do when you are at the track with a
group of friends. Each participant contributes to the pool of
betting money (i.e. $5). You elect a captain to make the wager.
Everyone participating gets to vote for their choice of the
horse to show. You place the bet on the horse that gets the most
votes. If the horse finishes in the top three positions you add
the winnings to the pool of betting money and select another
race to do the same thing.
Remember that it is not a good idea for this parlay bet or
any other bet to attempt to play every race on the card. Some
races are much harder to determine the winners. These races
should be passed and save your money for better opportunities.
As with most everything in life it is more fun to win than lose. |
