Choosing your bets with the world's horse bookmakers

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Horse racing offers a plethora of betting options, allowing punters to engage in a multitude of strategies. With choices ranging from Win Bet to more complex bets, the diversity of possibilities is vast. Understanding each type of bet is essential before taking the plunge, as each option requires a specific understanding to maximise the chances of success. Find out more in this article.

Reference foreign horse betting sites:

Win Bet on horse racing with an international bookmaker

Win Bet betting on the best offshore horse racing betting sites consists of betting on a single horse that must finish first for the punter to win his bet. If the horse selected finishes in first place, the punter wins, otherwise the bet is lost. This type of betting is straightforward and popular, offering odds based on the estimated probability of the chosen horse winning.

Exacta Bet (or Perfecta) at horse races on a foreign site

Exacta Bet at horse racing on a foreign site involves selecting two horses that must come in the top two places, in any order, to win the bet. If the two horses selected come in first and second place, the punter wins. This type of bet offers higher winnings than a straight bet, but the probability of success is lower because of the need to predict two positions.

Multiple bets on non-GRAI sites at horse racing competitions

Les Multiple bets on sites that are not licensed by the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) on horse racing competitions are types of bets involving multiple selections combined into a single ticket. These multiple bets include options such as quintuplets, quintuplets, etc., where the punter must select several horses in specific positions (for example, the first three for a Trifecta) to win the bet. These bets offer potentially high winnings but require greater accuracy in predictions.

Combined betting outside Ireland at horse racing tournaments

Combined betting outside Ireland on horse racing tournaments includes a variety of options such as Trios, Quatruplés, Quintulés, etc., where the punter selects several horses for different positions in the race. These bets often involve predicting not only the winners or placers, but also the specific order in which the horses will finish. These bets offer attractive payouts but require greater precision in the selections to win the stake.

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Other types of bet possible (but rarely used):

  • Daily Double: Choose the winners of two consecutive races.
  • Pick 3/Pick 4/Pick 6: Select the winners of three, four or six consecutive races.
  • Box: A boxed bet allows you to win if your selected horses finish in any order. Available for bets like Exacta, Trifecta, and Superfecta.
  • Key (ou Wheel): Bet on a key horse combined with other horses. For example, in a Trifecta Key, you choose one horse to finish first with several others for the following places.
  • Across the Board: Three bets in one - win, place and show. If your horse wins, you win all three bets; if he finishes second, you win on the Place and Show bets, and so on.
  • Exotic Wagers: These are more complex bets that involve picking several horses in one or more races. They include bets like Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta, Daily Double, and Pick 3/4/6..