Place Betting

by Jeff Morgan
(Peterborough)

How many horses need to run in a race before 4th place is considered in an each way bet?

Answer: For handicap races 16 or more runners are required to back a horse to place for an each way bet.

For races with 8 through 15 runners, your horse needs to come in the top 3.

If there are only 5, 6 or 7 runners, the top 2 only would place and below that number an each way bet is not possible.