Basics of Horseplay
STRAIGHT OR BASIC WAGERS

There are a number of different wagers you can choose when wagering at the track. All of these variations stem from one core premise: Bettors receive payouts based on the first, second and third place finishers. Or, in racing terms, they are based on Win, Place and Show.

Across The Board

You are wagering on a horse to Win, Place and Show. You receive one ticket for all three wagers. If your horse wins, you receive Win, Place and Show payouts. If your horse finishes second, you receive Place and Show payouts; and if your horse is third, you receive the