| If you are just starting to bet on horses, then you need | | | | must choose the first two winning horses of the same |
| to learn more about the various betting types. | | | | race. For example, the horses that he bet on must |
| Familiarization with the various betting types will help | | | | come in first and second. Otherwise, he loses the bet. |
| you make better betting decisions. | | | | This is a very popular type of bet. |
| Here is a list of horse betting types: | | | | In the money: This betting type is similar to Exacta. |
| Across the board - This is a bet on the horse to show, | | | | However, the player will be betting on three horses |
| place and win. If the horse comes in first, the player | | | | instead of two. In other words, the horses must get all |
| wins three ways. If it comes in second, the player wins | | | | three of the top positions - first, second and third for |
| two ways and if the horse gets third placing, the player | | | | the player to win. |
| only wins one way. The horse has to at least come in | | | | Lock - This is an informal word that is used to mean |
| third for the player to win anything. | | | | that the bet is a sure win. Use this word in |
| Bridge jumper - This type of bet is used to refer to an | | | | conversations if you want to sound like a horse betting |
| unusually large bet that is placed on a single horse. The | | | | expert! |
| name is a humorous one, for it infers that the player | | | | On the nose - This means betting a horse to win only. |
| will jump off the bridge if the horse loses. The amount | | | | Place - The horse takes second position at finish. |
| is usually $100,000 and above. | | | | Place bet - The player places a bet for the horse to |
| Daily double - This is a popular bet type that calls for | | | | finish first or second. |
| the winners of two consecutive races. For instance, | | | | Show - The wager is for the horse to come in at third |
| the player must bet on two winning horses in the first | | | | place. |
| and second race in order to win. Guessing the winner | | | | Place six (or more) - This type of bet includes |
| of a single race is hard enough. Try guessing two | | | | choosing the winners of all the races for the day. If |
| winners! | | | | there are 6 races, then all the winners for the 6 races |
| Dead heat - It is very rare for horses to come in first | | | | must be chosen. That is why this wager is called a |
| at the same time. Usually, winners can be determined | | | | place six. If there are more races, the name can be |
| by using photo separation. (i.e. separate the horses | | | | place seven and so on. |
| based on the photos taken at the finishing line). | | | | There are many other types of wager. Be sure to do |
| However, in rare cases, winners cannot be determined. | | | | more research before betting. Some terms or phrases |
| Players who bet on dead heat will win in such cases. | | | | are used to mean the same thing. |
| Exacta (or Perfecta) - In this type of bet, the player | | | | |