Horse Race Betting
How To Place a Bet?A quick guide for our guests
CHOOSE YOUR TRACK
Look at the screens to see today's available racetracks and races.
PICK YOUR RACE NUMBER
Races run in order throughout the day.
Confirm the race number you want to bet on.
SELECT YOUR BET TYPE
- Win: Your horse must finish 1st
- Place: Your horse must finish 1st or 2nd
- Show: Your horse must finish 1st, 2nd, or 3rd
- Exacta: Pick the top 2 finishers in order
- Trifecta: Pick the top 3 finishers in order
- Superfecta: Pick the top 4 finishers in order
CHOOSE YOUR HORSE(S)
Each horse has a number.
Pick the number(s) you want to bet on.
DECIDE YOUR WAGER AMOUNT
Most wagers start at $2.
Choose the amount you want to bet.
PLACE YOUR BET
Give the teller (or kiosk) the information in this exact order:
Track → Race Number → Bet Type → Amount → Horse Number(s)
Example Phrase:
"Santa Anita, Race 5, $2 Win on #3."