Does 5th place count in Placepot?
The finishing positions which constitute a place in any leg of the Placepot, unless otherwise stated, are as follows: 2 – 4 runners = 1st. 5 – 7 runners = 1st & 2nd. 8 – 15 runners = 1st, 2nd & 3rd.
What is a placepot bet in horse racing?
The placepot is a parimutuel betting market in horse racing that involves backing a selection of horses to place across a particular racecard. It always involves the first six races of a card, with the exception of occasions where races in the UAE can form the first couple of legs ahead of a UK fixture.
How many places does a 5 horse race pay?
Any race with less than five runners will be win only, whereby no bets can be placed on a horse each-way. If there are five, six or seven runners in a race, then there are two places available, meaning there is a payout if backed each-way on horses who finish first or second, at 1/4 of the odds.
How do you win on a Placepot?
Betting on the placepot is available for every racing meeting at all of the best horse racing betting sites. To win by betting on the Placepot, bettors just have to select a placed horse in races 1-6 on a selected race card, with their stake then going into a pool, and that pool then being divided between the winners.
How does a placepot payout?
The number of winning lines you have is calculated by multiplying the amount of successful lines in each leg together to get your total. To work out how much you have won, multiply your stake per line by the amount of winning lines you have.
What does 5 places mean in horse racing?
They are based on the number of horses running in a race. Runners: 1 – 4 runners – No Places – Win Only bet. 5 – 7 runners – 1/4 Odds – 1st & 2nd place only. 8+ runners – 1/5 odds – 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Is Betfred paying 5 places?
5 Places. If there are fewer than 16 runners we will pay 4 Places (1/5 odds). 6 Places. If there are fewer than 20 runners we will pay 5 Places (1/5 odds).
Which bookies are paying 5 places today?
For example, some bookmakers now pay out on 5 places in many big handicaps. That’s why many punters ask, which bookies are paying 5 places? Bookmakers that often offer enhanced terms include Sky Bet, Paddy Power, William Hill, Betfred, and Betfair Sportsbook.