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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
Unordered Finish Position
Order of finish
Wildcard Finish Position
Box Bet
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Win
Finish in 1st
Ordered Finish Position
Ineligible
Ineligible
Ineligible
Place
Finish in 1st or 2nd
Unordered Finish Position
Unordered Finish Position
Ineligible
Ineligible
Show
Finish in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd
Unordered Finish Position
Unordered Finish Position
Unordered Finish Position
Ineligible
Across the Board
Win, place or show for a single horse on one ticket
Ordered Finish Position
Ordered Finish Position
Ordered Finish Position
Ineligible
Exacta
First two in exact order
Ordered Finish Position
Ordered Finish Position
Ineligible
Ineligible
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Exacta Box
First two in any order
Wildcard Finish Position
Wildcard Finish Position
Ineligible
Ineligible
Trifecta
First three in exact order
Ordered Finish Position
Ordered Finish Position
Ordered Finish Position
Ineligible
Trifecta Box
First three in any order
Wildcard Finish Position
Wildcard Finish Position
Wildcard Finish Position
Ineligible
Superfecta
First four in exact order
Ordered Finish Position
Ordered Finish Position
Ordered Finish Position
Ordered Finish Position
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: