Types Of Dog Racing Bets
In greyhound racing, the dogs actually grade themselves. When a greyhound begins its racingcareer, it is classified as a maiden, which means non-winner. If it wins, it advances to grade J. When it wins a grade J, it proceeds to D and so forth until it moves up the ladder to the top grade – grade A. $1 TRIFECTA BOX Play 3 dogs, they must finish 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in any order. Bet costs $6 to play as is it is a 6 combinations of $1 bets. $2 SUPERFECTA Play 4 dogs, they must finish in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, & 4th in exact order. This is a straight bet, $2 to play. There are a lot of different types of bet that you can place on greyhound racing. The most common types are listed, and explained, in this guide to gambling. Remember to always gamble responsibly - the bookmakers always win in the end, so only bet what you can afford to lose! The Pick 3 (also read about pick 4 & Pick 5) is a multi-race wager that involves picking the winner of three separate races.The races are in sequence. For example, you could make a Pick 3 bet on races 4, 5, and 6. Many race tracks offer a rolling Pick 3 which usually begins around race. Greyhound racing offers a number of different bet types available for betting on the greyhounds. Greyhound races in Australia and New Zealand feature a capacity field of eight runners with races generally contested over distances between 290m-750m.
Betting doesn’t have to be rocket science. Keep it simple by choosing a horse with a cool name. Or one that’s wearing your favorite color. But if you’re the analytical type who wants to consider a horse’s racing history, learn how to read a Racing Form and try your hand at handicapping.
Placing Your Bet
Dog Track Bets
The easiest way to place your bet or wager is at the counter. Let the teller know the following information:
- The racetrack (remember, you can bet on races at other tracks)
- The race number
- The dollar amount you want to bet
- The type of bet
- Your horse’s number
Ex. “At Santa Anita, third race, five dollars to win on number two.”
Types of Bets
There are many kinds of bets. But let’s start with the basic ones:
Types Of Dog Racing Bets Results
Win, Place and Show.
Win — If your horse finishes 1st, you win $$$.
Place — If your horse finishes 1st or 2nd, you win $$.
Show — If your horse finishes 1st, 2nd or 3rd, you win $.
Exotic Bets or Combination Wagers
Across the board — Three equal Win, Place and Show bets.
- If your horse finishes 1st, you win all three bets.
- If your horse finishes 2nd, you win on the Place and Show bets.
- If your horse finishes 3rd, you win on the Show bet.
Exacta — Pick two horses in one race. If they finish 1st and 2nd, in exact order, you win.
Quinella — Pick two horses. If they finish 1st or 2nd, in either order, you win. Also known as an Exacta Box.
Trifecta — Pick three horses. If they finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd, in exact order, you win.
Superfecta — Pick four horses. If they finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th, in exact order, you win.
Daily Double — Two specific races make up the Daily Double. Pick one horse in each race. If they finish 1st in both races, you win. You have to make your bet before the first race.
Pick 3 — Similar to the Daily Double, but for three consecutive races.
Pick 4 — Similar to the Daily Double, but for four consecutive races.
Pick 6 — The biggest bet you can make. Pick the winning horse in six consecutive races. If you win, you win big.
If no one picks all six winners, those picking 5 out of 6 will split 30% of the Pick Six pool. The remaining 70% “carries over” to the next racing day, and will continue to do so each day until someone correctly chooses 6 winners out of 6 races.
Watch and Win
After placing your bet, watch your horse run. If your horse comes in the money, sweet! But don’t plan on buying a private jet just yet. Wait until the race has been declared “official”. Then collect your winnings at any window.
Automated Betting Machines
Once you’re familiar with placing bets, you can try using one of the self-service, automated machines. These easy-to-use machines are available at every track and offer simple directions on how to bet or collect money from a winning ticket. Easy peasy.