New to The Track and never betted on a horse before? Here’s everything you need to know.
We’ve all been there, you arrive at the race track: you can hear the crowds cheering, the music playing and your adrenaline is flowing. You want to get in on the action and bet on a horse, but how? What do you do? How do you bet? A Superfec-what?! Well, this Del Mar Opening Day with VAVi, we have you covered. Check out your simple, easy guide below on how to place a bet and the different betting options you can choose from. Rest assured that when you walk in to ‘The Track’, you’ll already feel like a winner…
HOW TO PLACE A BET
Say the following to the betting clerk:
- Racetrack
- Race #
- Dollar amount of bet
- Type of bet (see below)
- # of the horse(s) you’re betting on
What To Consider When Choosing Your Horse
• Speed
• Form
• Pace
• Behaviour
TYPES OF BETS
-
Straight Wager Bets
WIN:
Pick a horse to finish first
PLACE:
Pick a horse to finish first or second
SHOW:
Pick a horse to finish first, second or third
-
Exotic Wager Bets
EXACTA:
Pick 1st and 2nd place finishers in exact order
TRIFECTA:
Pick 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers in exact order
SUPERFECTA:
Pick 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th place finishers in exact order
-
Multi Race Bets
DAILY DOUBLE
Pick winner in 2 consecutive races
PICK THREE:
Pick the winner in 3 consecutive races
PICK FOUR:
Pick the winner in 4 consecutive races
PICK FIVE:
Pick the winner in 5 consecutive races
PICK SIX:
Pick the winner in 6 consecutive races
Excited yet? Don’t waste time, get your ticket to Del Mar Opening Day with VAVi now!
