BETTING QUICK GUIDE FOR HORSE RACING

Show: You win if your horse completes either first, second or third. Betting on a horse "to show" has the greatest chance of beating, however it will pay the minimum amount . Exacta: Selecting the two horses to finish first and second in the exact order. Quinella: Selecting the two horses to finish first and second in either order. Graded as "action" only if offered by track. Trifecta: Picking three horses to finish first, second and third in the exact order. Daily Double: Picking out the winners of two designated (consecutive) races. Wagers must be placed before the running of the first of the two races. The Daily Double is generally offered on the day's first two and last two races. Rolling Daily Doubles are offered on every single race.