Win Bet
YOUR HORSE MUST FINISH IN 1ST PLACE
Minimum Bet: $2
Your job: Pick the horse you think is going to win.
You win if: The horse you picked finishes 1st.
Example: If you choose horse #1 to win Race 5, you will win if the race results are:
What to ask for: "Race 5, $2 on #1 to win"
Place Bet
YOUR HORSE CAN FINISH IN EITHER 1ST OR 2ND PLACE
Minimum Bet: $2
Your job: Pick a horse to finish in the top 2 places -- either first or second in the race.
You win if: The horse you picked finishes first or second.
Example: If you choose horse #3 to “place” in Race 5, you will win if the race results are:
What to ask for: "Race 5, $2 on #3 to place"
Show Bet
YOUR HORSE CAN FINISH IN 1ST, 2ND OR 3RD PLACE
Minimum Bet: $2
Your job: Pick a horse to finish in the top 3.
You win if: The horse you picked finishes first or second or third.
Example: If you choose horse #7 to “show” in Race 5, you will win if the race results are:
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1ST |
2ND |
3RD |
4TH |
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7 |
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7 |
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7 |
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What to ask for: "Race 5, $2 on #7 to show"