Yes, in horse racing, it is possible to bet on more than one horse to win, and there are several ways to do this depending on the type of bet you’re placing. Here are some common types of bets where multiple horses can be involved:
1. **Exacta**: You’re betting on two horses to finish first and second in exact order. You can “box” the bet, which means you’re betting on both horses to finish in either order.
2. **Trifecta**: This involves picking three horses to finish first, second, and third in exact order. Like the Exacta, you can box a Trifecta, which covers all possible combinations of the three horses finishing in the top three positions.
3. **Superfecta**: This is similar to the Trifecta but requires you to pick the top four finishers in exact order. Boxed bets are also possible here.
4. **Daily Double**: You pick the winners of two consecutive races. Some tracks may allow for picking the winners of three consecutive races, known as a “Pick 3,” or even more, such as a “Pick 4” or “Pick 6.”
5. **Parlay**: This involves making multiple bets on different horses or races, with the winnings from one bet rolled over to the next. If any part of the parlay loses, the entire bet loses.
6. **Multi-Race Bets**: These include the Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, and Pick 6, where you bet on the winners of multiple races in a row.
7. **Across the Board**: This isn’t a bet on multiple horses in a single race, but it does involve multiple potential outcomes. When you bet across the board on a single horse, you’re effectively placing three separate bets: one on the horse to win, one on the horse to place (finish second), and one on the horse to show (finish third).
Remember that the complexity and potential returns of these bets increase with the number of horses and races involved, but so does the risk. It’s important to understand the rules and the odds associated with each type of bet before placing your wager.