Pick
One horse to finish 1st (Win), top 2 (Place), or top 3 (Show)
Minimum ticket
$2
Scope
One race
How it works
The simplest bets at any track. Win pays the most but requires your horse to finish 1st; Place pays if it finishes 1st or 2nd; Show pays if it's in the top 3. Payouts shrink as the requirement loosens. Beginner-friendly entry to handicapping.
Where to bet
US pari-mutuel wagering goes through licensed operators. TVG, owned by FanDuel, and TwinSpires, owned by Churchill Downs, are the two largest US dedicated racing platforms. Caesars and DraftKings carry horse racing in licensed states alongside their main sportsbook product.