Fundamentals of Horse Betting

Question 1

What does it mean to bet "to show"?

Accepted Answer

The horse finishes first.

Answer

The horse finishes second or third.

Answer

The horse finishes first or second.

Answer

The horse finishes first, second or third.

Question 2

Show payoffs will be __________ on average than win payoffs.

Accepted Answer

Much lower

Answer

Equal

Answer

Much higher

Answer

Higher

Question 3

In horse racing, what determines the number of "payout places"?

Accepted Answer

Size of the field that takes part in the race

Answer

Number of finishers in the race

Answer

Number of horses in the race

Answer

Number of runners in the race

Question 4

How many places are paid for in a handicap race with 16 runners or more?

Accepted Answer

First four places

Answer

First three places

Answer

First place

Answer

First two places

Question 5

How many bettors receive a pay-out?

Accepted Answer

All bettors

Answer

Bettors who don't receive a pay-out

Answer

Only those who bet on the placed horse

Answer

Only those who bet on the winning horse

Question 6

How many runners are in the Grand National?

Accepted Answer

40

Answer

32

Answer

24

Answer

48

Question 7

How much should you bet on the horse that will win the race?

Accepted Answer

20%

Answer

60%

Answer

80%

Answer

40%