Straight Wagers
The basics of wagering can be summarized as follows:
Win
You collect only if your horse finishes first.The minimum wager is $2,
Place
You collect if your horse finishes first or second. However, if your horse wins, you only collect the Place payout. The minimum wager is $2,
Show
You collect if your horse finishes first, second or third, but you collect only the Show payout. The minimum wager is $2.
Across The Board
You are wagering on a horse to Win, Place and Show. You receive one ticket for all three wagers. If your horse wins, you receive Win, Place and Show payouts. If your horse finishes second, you receive Place and Show payouts; and if your horse is third, you receive the Show payout. Because you are actually placing three wagers, the minimum wager is $6.