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How to Bet |
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Welcome to racing at City Pacific Doomben. The excitement of backing a winner can be a thrilling experience. It is easy and you can bet in amounts as small as 50 cents.
The types of betting available at the track are:
- Totalisator (TOTE). A form of betting in which those who bet on the winners, placed horses or winning combinations. Television monitors are located around the Course which indicate the return you will get for your investment.
- A fixed price or odds which are displayed on a betting board for each horse in a race in competition with other Bookmakers and the Tote.
Betting with the Tote
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To place a bet with the Tote all you do is give the Tote Operator the following details:
- Venue and Race Number (eg. Brisbane, Race 3)
- Type of bet (eg. Trifecta, Each Way, Quinella, etc.)
- Your Investment (eg. $5.00)
The Tote Operator will give you a ticket which you present to any Tote Operator if your selection wins. Always check your ticket to ensure details are correct.
The following types of bets are available:
Win: You select a runner to win the race.
Place: You select a runner to run 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a race.
Each Way: A combination of a win and a place bet. The punter selects a runner to run 1st, 2nd or 3rd in a race. A win and place dividend is paid if the selection is officially placed first, a place dividend is paid if the selection is officially place 2nd or 3rd. This can vary if there are fewer than eight starters.
Quinella: 1st and 2nd placegetters in any order. For a standard Quinella you choose two runners. For a Boxed Quinella you choose as many runners as you like. A dividend is paid if any two of your selections are the first two place getters in any order.
Trifecta: 1st, 2nd and 3rd placegetters in correct finishing order. For a Boxed Trifecta you choose any number of runners. A dividend is paid if three of your selections are the three placegetters.
Doubles: Pick the winners of two selected races. You choose a runner in each of the races selected by the TAB for the double.
Trebles: Pick the winners of three selected races. You choose a runner in each of the races selected by the TAB for the treble.
All Up: Automatically re-investing your winnings on two, three or even four races at the same meeting. These can be combinations of a win all up a win, a place all up a place, a win all up a place, a place all up a win.
First 4: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th placegetters in correct finishing order. This type of betting is conducted on one race meeting at a venue and on a race as determined by the TAB. For a standard First 4 you choose four runners. A dividend is paid if your selections are placed 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th in correct finishing order. For a Box First 4 you choose any number of runners. A dividend is paid if your selections are the three placegetters.
Sports Betting: Betting on selected sporting events as determined by the TAB.
Betting with a Bookmaker
The prices are displayed on the Bookmakers Board. Once you have decided which horse to back the trick is to shop around with different Bookmakers to find the best odds available. A horse showing $2 is considered more likely to win than one showing $20. A $10 bet at $2 would provide a return of $20 and $20 a return of $200.
To place a bet with a Bookmaker, you will need to give him the following details:
- The name of the horse
- The type of bet (eg. Win, Place, Each Way)
- The amount you wish to invest.
The Bookmaker will give you a Betting Ticket, which you present to the Clerk if your horse wins.
The following types of bets are available:
Win: This is the same as the Tote and your selection must finish first.
Place: This is the same as the Tote and your selection must finish 1st, 2nd or 3rd.
Each Way: This is the same as the Tote and is a combination of a win and place bet. The place bet is 1/4 of the winning odds provided there are eight starters. This can vary if there are fewer than eight starters.
Feature Betting: You can bet on certain big race doubles such as Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup.
Sports Betting: You can bet on sports events on which Bookmaker selects to field.
Bets are not paid until declaration of correct weight, which is approximately five minutes after the horses pass the finishing post.
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