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A Guide to Off-Track Betting...
Betting Questions
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How Do I Place a Bet?
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BET IN THIS ORDER:
1. Track Name
2. Race Name
3. Amount
4. Type of Bet
5. Horse Number-Give the number of the runner(or runners) you wish to bet on.
Tell the clerk how much you want to bet on each individual wager, such as "two dollars to show," or five dollars to win," ect
Example: Lone Star, Race 3, Two dollar Exacta on the 4,2.
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How much can I bet?
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The minimum bet is $2.00 on most wagers. However there is a minimum of $1.00 on boxes, wheels and some Trifectas.
A few tracks have come out with 10 cent Superfectas.
The program will show you minimums and the different wagers for each race.
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How do I cash a winning ticket?
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Winning tickets can be cashed at any window in the location the wager was made.
Previous day winners can be cashed at the location the wager was made for a period of up to 120 days.
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What are the types of bets?
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WIN--The runner to finish first.
PLACE--The second runner to cross the finish line places. The runner picked can finish either first or second.
SHOW--The third runner to cross the finish line shows. The runner picked can finish first, second, or third.
DAILY DOUBLE--Daily Double races are noted in the program. Pick the winners of the designated Daily Double races.
QUINNELA--The first and second runners to cross the finish line in any order is a quinnela. Pick two runners to finish first and second.
EXACTA/PERFECTA--The first and second runners to cross the finsh line in the exact order. Pick two runners to finish first and second.
TRIFECTA--The first three runners to cross the finish line in the exact order. Pick three runners to finish first, second and third.
Pick 6--The first place runner in 6 consecutive races. Pick one horse to finish first in the 6 races designated for the Pick 6.
PICK 3--The first place runner in 3 consecutive races. Pick one horse to finish first in the 3 races designated for the Pick 3.
SUPERFECTA--The first, second, third and fourth place runners to cross the finish line in the exact order. Pick four runners to finish first, second, third and fourth.
WHEEL--Pick any combination of runners for two places(Exacta), three places (Trifecta), or four places (Superfecta). The runner in the combination of the place chosen must finish in the correct place. Example: $2.00 Trifecta Wheel 2,3 with the 7,6, with the 4,5. If the 2 or 3 comes in first and the 7 or 6 comes in second and the 4 or five comes in third the ticket isa winner.
BOX--Pick any combination of runners to come in any place in the wager. Example: $2.00 Trifecta Box with the 2, 3, 4, 5. If any of these runners come in first, second or third any order the ticket is a winner.
KEY-- Pick a key runner to wheel with a combination of runners. Example $2.00 Trifecta Key 2 with the 3, 4 with the 3, 4. If the 2 comes in first and the 3 or 4 comes in second and third the ticket is a winner.
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What do the Odds Mean?
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The higher the "odds" the more the runner pays of it wins!
Based on a winning $2.00 wager.
1-9 pays----$2.20
1-5 pays----$2.40
2-5 pays----$2.80
3-5 pays----$3.20
4-5 pays----$3.60
1-1 pays----$4.00
6-5 pays----$4.40
7-5 pays----$4.80
3-2 pays----$5.00
8-5 pays----$5.20
9-5 pays----$5.60
2-1 pays----$6.00
5-2 pays----$7.00
3-1 pays----$8.00
7-2 pays----$9.00
4-1 pays---$10.00
9-2 pays---$11.00
5-1 pays---$12.00
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Handicapping
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How can I pick the right runner?
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While predicting the winner of a race is not an exact science, taking into consideration the following variables can increase your skill in predicting the winner.
FITNESS--As with humans, horses can't run theirbest if they aren't in top condition. Many players look for horses with recent race dates or morning workouts.
CLASS--What class of competitors has the horse raced against in the past? If its performance has been just adequate against a weaker class, then it may not have the ability to winn against a higher class of horses.
DISTANCE--Most horses are only good at either short distances (under a mile) or long distances ( over a mile) not both. Consider a horse only if he shows good past performance at the distance that is being run today.
POST POSITION--Different tracks favor different post positions, but generally far outside post positions (10 and up) produce fewer winners. Inside post are usually favorable, but are not enough by themselves to help a weak horse.
RUNNING STYLE--This usually falls into one of three categories: pace setter(either a front runner or less that two lengths back); stalkers (never more than four lengths back); or closers (horses who are never closer than five lengths from the pace). If there are fewer pace-setters, go with one of them. Seek out a stalker if front runners are either numerous or non existent in the race and if there are no closers. Closers are preferable when an abundance of early speed exists, but are generally the riskiest.
TRAINER--Pay attention the the trainer. While they don't guarantee a win, you are probably safe throwing out a horse from a low ranking trainer.
JOCKEY--Don't underestimate the importance of the jockey. If the rider doesn't have an acceptable record, eliminate the horse.
PRESENT FORM--Horses tend to enter a period of peak performances and then gradually slide down. Look at the most recent races to see if the horse is still at peak. If not, then chances are it won't return to peak for the race.
CONSISTENCY--A good recent history isn't enough unless the horse is consistently a quality performer. So examine a horse very carefully to see if the recent win was a fluke or part of ongoing excellent performance.
WEIGHT--While some handicappers feel this is important, others think that 10 pounds will hardly affect a horse that weighs more than a thousand pounds. If you no consider weight as a factor, look at it more closely in longer races where the extra weight is more likely to weigh the horse down.
SPEED FIGURES--There are many figures available that reduce a horse's past performances to numbers.. These figures are determined by combining factors such as running times and track conditions. They can be useful, but should only be used in conjunction with other factors.
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