The basics of betting

The Keeneland Guide To Betting

Live racing at Keeneland is exciting whether you make a bet or not. But it's even more fun when you cash a winning ticket. Use this guide below to learn the basics of betting – from how to choose your bet, to how to place your bet at the window and more. Good luck!

STEP NO. 1

Choose Your Bet

Step no. 1

Choose your bet

Order of finish

Box Bet

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Win

Finish in 1st

Place

Finish in 1st or 2nd

Show

Finish in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd

Across the Board

Win, place or show for a single horse on one ticket

Exacta

First two in exact order

1st

2nd

3rd

4th

Exacta Box

First two in any order

Trifecta

First three in exact order

Trifecta Box

First three in any order

Superfecta

First four in exact order

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STEP NO. 2

Find A Place To Make Your Bet

Bet from home with Keeneland Select

Go to a window

Bet from your Mobile Device

Use a Self-Service Machine

STEP NO. 3

Place your bets

At the window, say the following in order:

PART 1

Name of Track

PART 2

Race Number

PART 3

Amount of Bet

PART 4

Type of Bet

PART 5

Number of Horses

For Example:

Keeneland,

PART 1

Race 6,

PART 2

$2

PART 3

to Win

PART 4

on the 4

PART 5

Lessons in BETology

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Where to Place a Wager

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How to Read a Program

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Handicapping Tips & Tools

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