Wagering 101


Wagering 101
How to Wager on a Race
Step by step betting procedure
1. Select the name of the track
2. Select what number race you are betting on
3. Select the dollar amount you want to bet
4. Select the type of wager (see right)
5. Select the number of the horse or horses you are using
6. Collect your ticket
When it comes to betting on harness races, there is a large selection of options from the basic to the complex. The information below will help you explore your betting options.
HOW TO READ THE PROGRAM.
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Type of WagerOddsExplanation
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WinChallengingYour horse must win the game
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PlaceDecentYourse horse must finish 1st or 2nd
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ShowGoodYour horse must finish 1st, 2nd or 3rd
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ExactaDecentYou must pick the 1st and 2nd horses in the "Exact" order
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TrifectaChallengingYour horses must finish 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the correct order
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SuperfectaHardYour horses must finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in the right order
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Type of WagerWinOddsChallengingExplanationYour horse must win the game
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Type of WagerPlaceOddsDecentExplanationYourse horse must finish 1st or 2nd
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Type of WagerShowOddsGoodExplanationYour horse must finish 1st, 2nd or 3rd
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Type of WagerExactaOddsDecentExplanationYou must pick the 1st and 2nd horses in the "Exact" order
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Type of WagerTrifectaOddsChallengingExplanationYour horses must finish 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the correct order
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Type of WagerSuperfectaOddsHardExplanationYour horses must finish 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in the right order