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Understanding Exotic Wagers
More detailed explanations for wagers with large
numbers of combinations are included on the individual charts for those types of
wagers.
DAILY DOUBLE
Bet one horse to win in one race and one horse to win in the
race that immediately follows. This bet used to be offered only on the first two
races of the day at race tracks, then a "late" double was added by many,
using the last two races. Some tracks have multiple doubles, using some
other races or all other races on any racing day. The bet is usually a $2 minimum.
EXACTA
is the form of pari-mutuel wagering whereby you select in order the first and
second place horses in races which offer exacta wagering.
EXACTA BOX
In boxing the exacta,
the bettor may bet a minimum of two horses on a single ticket, giving the bettor
every possible combination of the chosen horses to finish first and second in
exact order.
EXACTA WHEEL
If you like one horse
and want to play it with all other combinations of the rest of the
field, so that any other horse can run second, that's called wheeling.
For example, if you like the #2 horse and want to play him to win, with all the
other horses in the race, you'll say to the mutuel clerk "$1 Exacta, wheel the
#2 on top." $1 is just an example; you can wager whatever amount you like. Also,
you can put your horse "on the bottom," in which case he must run second.
QUINIELA
is the form of pari-mutuel wagering whereby you select the first and second
place horses in races which offer quinela wagering. The exact order of finish
doesn't matter as long as they both run first and second.
QUINIELA WHEEL
The quinela wheel
is the form of pari-mutuel wagering whereby you select a horse which has
to run first or second and other horses, any of which can run first or second
along with your main horse to have a winning bet. (If your main horse finishes
worse than second, it's a losing bet.)
TRIFECTA is the
form of pari-mutuel wagering whereby you select in order the first, second, and
third place horses in races which offer trifecta wagering.
TRIFECTA BOX
In boxing the trifecta, the
bettor may bet a minimum of three horses on a single ticket, giving the bettor
every possible combination of the chosen horses to finish first, second, third
in exact order.
TRIFECTA WHEEL
If you like one horse and
want to play it with all other combinations of the rest of the
field, so that any other two can run second and third, that's called
wheeling. For example, if you like the #2 horse and want to play him to win,
with all the other horses in the race, you'll say to the mutuel clerk "$1
Trifecta, Wheel the #2 on top."
TRIFECTA KEY WHEEL
This is a simple variation of wheeling. In a KEY wheel, you select one horse to
win, and then your choice of x number of horses in the second and third
positions.Let's say you
like the #3 horse really well to win, and you think the # 6, 7, and 8 horses are
the only other horses in the race who have any shot at all of hitting the board.
You would play a "$1 Trifecta, Key the 3 over the 6, 7, and
8."
TRIFECTA PART-WHEEL
The favorite of many
trifecta players, this variation is virtually the same as a basic wheel, except
that you can exclude as many horses as you want. This allows you to build some
pretty creative bets.
SUPERFECTA
is the form of pari-mutuel wagering whereby you select in order the first,
second, third and fourth place horses in races which offer superfecta wagering.
SUPERFECTA BOX
In boxing the superfecta, the bettor may bet a minimum of four horses on a
single ticket, giving the bettor every possible combination of the chosen horses
to finish first, second, third, fourth in exact order.
SUPERFECTA WHEEL
If you like one horse and
want to play it with all other combinations of the rest of the
field, so that any other two can run second and third, that's called
wheeling. For example, if you like the # 2 horse and want to play him to
win, with all the other horses in the race, you'll say to the mutuel clerk "$1
Superfecta, Wheel the # 2 on top."
SUPERFECTA KEY WHEEL
This is a simple
variation of wheeling. In a KEY wheel, you select one horse to win, and then
your choice of x number of horses in the second and third positions. An example
is in order. Let's say you like the #3 horse really well to win, and you think
the # 6, 7, and 8 horses are the only other horses in the race who have any shot
at all of hitting the board. You would play a "$1 Superfecta, Key the 3 over the
6, 7, and 8."
SUPERFECTA PART-WHEEL
The favorite of many
superfecta players, this variation is virtually the same as a basic wheel,
except that you can exclude as many horses as you want. This allows you
to build some pretty creative bets. Since Superfecta Part Wheels are largely
played using $1 as the basic betting unit, and in the interest of displaying
part wheels as clearly as possible, we'll feature only the costs of tickets
using $1 in the chart that follows. Remember, of course, that $1 tickets always
pay HALF as much as $2 ones!
Superfecta part wheels
usually involve a lot of numbers and can quickly become VERY confusing, so plan
your tickets carefully, never be in a hurry, and write 'em down! See the
superfecta wagering chart for more information.
PICK- 3 is the
form of pari-mutuel wagering whereby you select in order the winners of three
consecutive wagers, placing your bet before the first race in the set of three
goes off. Many tracks offer multiple pick-3 wagering opportunities every day.
For example, races 1-2-3 might be the first pick-3, followed by the set of races
2-3-4, 3-4-5, 4-5-6, and so on.
PICK- 4 is the
form of pari-mutuel wagering whereby you select in order the winners of four
consecutive races, placing your bet before the first race in the set of four
goes off. Many tracks offer multiple Pick-4 wagering opportunities every day.
For example, races 1-2-3-4 might be the first Pick-4, followed by the set of races
2-3-4-5, then 3-4-5-6, then 4-5-6-7, and so on.
PICK- 5 is the
form of pari-mutuel wagering whereby you select in order the winners of five
consecutive races, placing your bet before the first race in the set of five
goes off. Some tracks offer multiple Pick-5 wagering opportunities every day.
For example, races 1-2-3-4-5 might be the first Pick-5, followed by the set of races
2-3-4-5-6, then 3-4-5-6-7, then 4-5-6-7-8, and so on.
PICK- 6 is the
form of pari-mutuel wagering whereby you select in order the winners of six consecutive races, placing your bet before the first race in the set of
six goes off.
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Chart Index
Click on any link for complete charts, suitable for printing.
Daily Double
Exacta
Quiniella
Trifecta
Superfecta
Pick 3
Pick 4
Pick 5
Pick 6
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