We offer many methods of horse race betting!
Straight Bets – There are 3 types of straight bets in horse racing.
Win – Placing a bet on a horse that will win. If the horse wins, you win the horse bet.
Place – For a horse to place, it must come in either first or second in the race. This wager gives you two chances to win.
Show – For a horse to show, it must win first, second, or third place. |
Quinella - This is a bet is on the first and second place horse in a given race in any order.
Box Quinella – A box Quinella is where you choose more than two selections. You can choose as many runners as you like from the same race, however two of the selections must place First and Second in any order.
Standout Quinella – A standout Quinella is where you select as many runners as you like from the same race, however you must nominate the runner you think will place First or Second. |
Trifecta – This bet is on the first, second, and third places in a given race in the correct order.
Standout Trifecta – A standard trifecta bet is where you select as many runners as you like from the same race, however you must nominate the runner you think will place First, Second or Third.
Box Trifecta – A box trifecta is a bet where you to choose three or more selections. You can choose as many runners as you like from the same race, however three of the selections must place First, Second and Third. |
Daily Double: This is a bet on the first place position in two consecutive races, generally the first two of the day. The bettor must correctly pick both races to win.
Pick Six: This is a bet on the first place position of six consecutive races, generally the last six. In the event nobody wins, the winning pool is split between those correctly picking five (or less if nobody picked five) and a carryover to the next pick six pool.
Daily Triple/Pick Three: This is a bet on the first place position in three consecutive races. |
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The Melbourne Cup
The Melbourne Cup is Australia's major annual thoroughbred horse race. It is held on the first Tuesday in November at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. It is for three year olds and over and covers a distance of 3200 metres.
Past Winners of the Melbourne Cup
2007 - Efficient
2006 – Delta Blues
2005 - Makybe Diva
2004 - Makybe Diva
2003 – Makybe Diva
2002 – Media Puzzle |
2001 - Ethereal
2000 - Brew
1999 – Rogan Josh
1998 - Jezabeel
1997 – Might and Power
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Blue Diamond Stakes
The Blue Diamond Stakes is Victoria, Australia's premier Group One thoroughbred event for two-year olds. Horses race for AUD $1 million in prize money with the winner receiving $600,000. The race is run over 1200 metres at Caulfield Racehorse in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Past Winners of the Blue Diamond Stakes
2007 - Sleek Chassis
2006 - Nadeem
2005 - Undoubtedly
2004 - Alinghi
2003 - Kusi
2002 - Bel Esprit |
2001 - True Jewels
2000 - Road To Success
1999 - Redoute's Choice
1998 - Danelagh
1997 - Knowledge |
Golden Slipper
The Golden Slipper is the world's richest horse race for two-year-olds held during the Autumn Racing Carnival in Sydney. It was first run in 1957 and won by celebrated racehorse Todman. The Golden Slipper is run over 1200m at Rosehill Gardens, close to Parramatta, in western Sydney.
Past Winners of the Golden Slipper
2007 - Forensics
2006 – Miss Finland
2005 - Stratum
2004 - Dance Hero
2003 – Polar Success
2002 – Calaway Gal |
2001 - Ha Ha
2000 - Belle Du Jour
1999 – Catbird
1998 - Prowl
1997 – Guineas
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Cox Plate
The Cox Plate is a thoroughbred race held annually in late October by the Moonee Valley Racing club. The race is for three year olds and over and is run over 2040 metres on turf.
Past Winners of the Cox Plate
2007 – El Segundo
2006 – Fields of Omagh
2005 – Makybe Diva
2004 - Savabeel
2003 – Fields of Omagh
2002 – Northerly |
2001 - Northerly
2000 - Sunline
1999 – Sunline
1998 – Might and Power
1997 – Dane Ripper
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Caulfield Cup
The first Caulfield Cup run was in 1879 and the first horse to win was Newminster. It is held annually by the Melbourne Racing Club. The race if for three year olds and over. Performances in the Caulfield Cup are one of the possible qualification methods for a run in the Melbourne Cup.
Past Winners of the Caulfield Cup
2007 – Master OReilley
2006 – Tawqeet
2005 – Railings
2004 - Elvstroem
2003 – Mummify
2002 – Northerly |
2001 – Ethereal
2000 - Diatribe
1999 – Sky Heights
1998 – Taufan's Melody
1997 – Might and Power |
Horse Race Betting FAQ’s
How much does the service cost?
Membership is always free.
How old do I have to be to place a horse bet?
You must be at least 18 years of age to place a bet.
Which race tracks can I bet on?
Horse Racing Bet Australia offers horse betting on race tracks all around the world.
How long does it take to set up an account?
It takes just moments to set up an account for horse racing. After completing the online application, your account will be created in seconds. Once your account has been funded, you can start placing bets on horses on tracks around the world.
What do I need to do to start placing horse betting wagers?
After your account has been created, you will need to fund your account to start placing horse betting wagers. We offer many quick and easy funding options.
Is my account confidential?
All transactions on your account are completely confidential.
If I make a betting error, can it be reversed or refunded?
No. Once a wager is made and accepted it is final.
Is there a minimum amount required to open an account?
There is no online minimum.
What bets are offered on horse races?
We offer a variety of horse gambling wagers from straight Win, Place and Show to exotic bets such as Trifectas, Superfectas, and Quinellas.
What are the minimum and maximum bet limits?
Minimum and maximum bets vary from track to track.
Are there any charges, fees or taxes with your service?
There are no membership fees, no wagering fees and no tax deductions on your winnings.
What races are offered?
We offer betting on thoroughbred races, quarterhorse races, and harness racing.
What tracks are offered?
We offer betting on tracks around the world.
Horse Race Betting Glossary
Across the Board – A bet on a horse to win, place and show.
Also Eligible – A horse officially entered, but not permitted to start unless the field is reduced by scratches below a specified number.
Blanket Finish – Horses that finish a race so closely that you could throw a blanket over them.
Blowout – A final workout before a race to sharpen a horse’s speed.
Bridge Jumper – Someone who makes large bets on short-priced favourites.
Caller – One who calls the running positions of horses in horse races.
Checked – A horse that is pulled up by its jockey when it is cut off in a race.
Claiming – Buying a horse out of a race for an entered price.
Daily Double - This is a bet on the first place position in two consecutive races, generally the first two of the day. The bettor must correctly pick both races to win.
Disqualification - Change of order of finish by officials for an infraction of the rules.
Distanced – A horse that is well beaten and finishes a great distance behind the winner.
Eligible – A horse that is qualified to run in a race
Exacta - This bet is on the first and second place horses in a given race in the correct order.
Graduate – A first time winner of a race. Either a horse or jockey.
Handicap- Race for which a handicapper assigns weights to be carried.
In the Money – Finishing in first, second, or third place.
Maiden – A horse that has not won a race.
On the Board – Finishing a horse in the top four.
Pick Six – A type of wager in which the winners of all the included races must be selected.
Place – This is a bet that the chosen horse will finish first or second.
Quarter – One quarter of a mile.
Quinella – A bet in which first two finishers must be picked, but a payoff is made no matter which one wins first and which one wins second.
Scratch – To be taken out of a race.
Show – Third position at the finish of a race.
Stretch Runner – A horse that finishes the race fast.
Tight – Ready to Race.
Trifecta – A horse racing bet that picks the first three finishers of the race in exact order.
Trip – The horse’s race.
Triple Crown - In the United States, the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes. In England the 2,000 Guineas, Epsom Derby and St. Leger.
