Horse racing along with what is known as buggy racing is still considered tops in many circles of the American sports betting world. The annual highlight of horse racing takes place every year during the months of May and June with what is known as the Triple Crown races which are held at three different race tracks. The Kentucky Derby takes place in Louisville during the first Saturday in May. Two weeks later the Preakness takes place in Bethesda, and after a three week layoff the Triple Crown season concludes with the Belmont Stakes which is held in Elmont. These races are only for three year old horses, following is a list of the different types of bets one can place at a horse racing track: Win
The horse must finish in first place. Place
The horse must finish first or second. Show
The horse must finish first, second or third. Exacta
A wager picking the two finishers in a race in that exact order. Exacta Box
A wager in which all posible combinations using a given number of horses are covered. Trifecta
A wager picking the first three finishers in exact order. Called also "Triple" or "Triactor". Superfecta
A wager that picks the first four finishers in a race in that exact order. Quinella
A wager in wich two horses must finish first and second in either order. Daily Double
Type of wager calling for the selection of winners of two consecutive races. Pick 3
Type of wager calling for the selection of winners of three consecutive races. Pick 4
Type of wager calling for the selection of winners of four consecutive races. Pick 6
Type of wager calling for the selection of winners of six consecutive races. Parlays
Two horses from different races combined to win. |
