Horse Racing Betting Guide Australia
How Australian racing markets work at Dabble and the bet types you will see.
Visit Dabble →Australian racing markets at Dabble include win, place, each-way and exotics such as quinella, exacta and trifecta. Fixed odds lock at bet time; tote dividends settle at the jump. Each-way pays 3 places in fields of 8 or more runners, at about 20% to 25% of the win odds.
Horse racing markets with Dabble
- Racing markets cover win, place, each-way and exotics like quinella, exacta and trifecta.
- Each-way pays 3 places in fields of 8 or more runners, at about 20% to 25% of the win odds for the place.
- Fixed-odds prices lock at bet time; tote dividends are set at the jump from the pool.
- The Melbourne Cup runs 3200 metres with 24 runners each November and draws crowds near 100000 at Flemington.
Racing bet types
| Bet | What it needs |
|---|---|
| Win | 1st place only |
| Each-way | Win and place combined |
| Quinella | 1st and 2nd in any order |
| Trifecta | 1st, 2nd and 3rd in order |
Frequently asked questions
What racing bet types can I use?
Win, place and each-way plus exotics like quinella, exacta and trifecta; each-way covers 3 places in fields of 8 or more runners.
What is the difference between fixed odds and tote?
Fixed odds lock in at bet time; tote dividends are set at the jump based on the pool, so they can shift right up to the start.
How big is the Melbourne Cup?
Run over 3200 metres with 24 runners each November, it draws crowds near 100000 at Flemington and is the biggest race of the year.