Horse racing bets explained: win, place, each way, quinella and trifecta

Racing has its own language, but the main bets are simple once you see them side by side. Here is what each one means, using the same rules as Golden Mile Racing on All In.

The main bets

Each way, explained

An each-way bet is really two bets of the same amount. If you put 5 coins each way, that is 10 coins in total: 5 on the win and 5 on the place. If your horse wins, both parts pay. If it runs second or third, only the place part pays.

Boxing a trifecta

A straight trifecta needs the exact order. Boxing lets your horses finish in any order, but each order is a separate combination with its own stake. Boxing 3 horses covers 6 combinations; boxing 4 covers 24.

Reading the prices

Prices on All In are fixed when you bet and shown as the total return for each coin, including your stake. A price of 4.00 on a 5-coin bet returns 20 coins if it wins. Lower prices mean the horse is more fancied; higher prices pay more but win less often.

Tips

• Start with win and place bets to get a feel for the form.
• Use each way on longer prices, where a place still pays something.
• Trifectas are fun but rarely land. Keep the stakes small.

Try it free

Golden Mile Racing shows the field, form and prices for each race. Bets are up to 50 virtual coins a race, with no cash prizes.