Surprise! Thoroughbred racing is one of the easiest types of wagers to place. Here are a few helpful hints to get you started.
Win: You are wagering that your horse will come in first.
Place: You are wagering that your horse will come in second. You win if your horse comes in first or second.
Show: You are wagering that your horse will come in third. You win if your horse comes in first, second or third.
Exacta: You are betting that two horses finish first and second in that exact order.
Trifecta: You are betting that the three horses you choose will finish first, second and third in that exact order.
Daily Double: You are betting that the horses you choose will come in first in two consecutive designated races.
Bet Three: You are betting that the horses you choose will come in first in three consecutive designated races.
Pick Six: You are betting that the horses you choose will come in first in six consecutive designated races.
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There are all sorts of ways to select and bet on multiple horses called wheels or boxes, but that's a subject that can wait until you've mastered the basics.