For first timers, the selection of bets on offer at Hong Kong race courses can be overwhelming and while some, like win, are straightforward, others, like Quinella, sound more like a Roman emperor. Take a look at our Hong Kong betting guide to decode what each of the bets really means. Here we take a look at six of the most common Hong Kong race bets.
Win – The simplest for the betting novice. The win bet means choosing which horse will get his nose past the post first. No prizes for second place.
Place – You pick a single horse to finish in the top three places, if the race contains seven or more horses, or finish in the first two places, if the race contains four to six horses.
Quinella – Now we get into the Roman Emperors. The Quinella means picking two horses to finish in the top two places, in either order. They must both finish in the top two to collect the cash.
Trio – Same as the Quinella, except with three horses. Meaning your three horses must finish, in any order, in first, second and third.
Tierce – For those who fancy themselves as somewhat of a Horse Racing expert, the tierce requires you to pick first, second and third, in the correct order.
Six Up – The daddy of all bets. To collect on a six-up you need to pick a single horse in each of the six races to finish either first or second. Win, and the champagne will be on you.
For more information, the Hong Kong Jockey Club has some excellent graphics of actual betting cards, guiding you on where to tick.
