If the bettor's horse finishes second, the bettor wins place and show money. If the bettor's horse finishes first, the bettor wins win, place and show money.

How to make this bet: 'Churchill Downs, Race 7, $2 to show on 5.'Īcross the board Three equal win, place and show bets on a horse in a race, hence this bet also is known as Win Place Show. The bettor wins if the horse finishes first, second or third. Show A bet on a horse to finish third in a race. How to make this bet: 'Churchill Downs, Race 7, $2 to place on 5.' The bettor wins if the horse finishes first or second. Place A bet on a horse to finish second in a race. How to make this bet: 'Churchill Downs, Race 7, $2 to win on 5.' The bettor wins only if the horse finishes first. TRADITIONAL BETS Win A bet on a horse to finish first in a race. To get started, be sure to see these short informational videos by Jonathan 'The Coach' Coachman of The Early Edge, a Daily SportsLine Betting Podcast that explain some of horse racing's basic betting terminology.

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