Top 3 in any order is called a Triple BOX, costs $6 for a $1 box (there are 6 combinations for 3 horses to run 1-2-3)
check out the horse racing forum, a lot of good advice there if you are starting out, here is a good thread:
http://forum.therx.com/showthread.php?t=276061
check out the horse racing forum, a lot of good advice there if you are starting out, here is a good thread:
http://forum.therx.com/showthread.php?t=276061
an exacta is where you bet what you think the first 2 finishers will be,betting the trifecta,you need to pick the first 3 finishers,you can bet a horse to win only,which means he must win,you can bet a horse to place which means he has to finish first or second for you to win,and you can bet to show meaning your horse must finish first second or third for you to win
Jesse: The best advice of all is to avoid horses entirely ! Few suceed with it, even less than with sports. If you just learned what a trifecta is, you are not ready.
If you must get into it, play for awhile ( 30-60 days) with bets on paper only or very small if real money. Determine if you think you have an edge, I doubt you do.
Go to an OTB parlor and look at the people there. They will be old men with shabby clothes that have been betting horses for decades.
start slow, you may get lucky at first.
If you must get into it, play for awhile ( 30-60 days) with bets on paper only or very small if real money. Determine if you think you have an edge, I doubt you do.
Go to an OTB parlor and look at the people there. They will be old men with shabby clothes that have been betting horses for decades.
start slow, you may get lucky at first.
welcome jesse - I like exacta box - pick 1-2 in any order
I know nothing , but start learning
Trainers
Farms
Pedigree
jockeys - not as important as previous 3
previous races and strength of competion
Man I went to one race in Keeneland, the only race I have ever been to, and it got in my blood - Giddy UP
Good Luck
I know nothing , but start learning
Trainers
Farms
Pedigree
jockeys - not as important as previous 3
previous races and strength of competion
Man I went to one race in Keeneland, the only race I have ever been to, and it got in my blood - Giddy UP
Good Luck
volhound said:Doug and Fish
I agree with yall when it comes to making money, but poker doesn't give a 2 minute thrill ride second to none like the ponies do
Each hand of limit hold'em is 100x more thrilling to me than a horse race.
But to each his own and I understand and respect that.
-F-
