Skyexchange 247-What Is An Across The Board Bet In Horse Racing

An “across the board” bet in horse racing is a type of straight bet that allows a bettor to cover three different possible outcomes for a single horse in a single race. When you place an across the board bet, you are essentially making three separate bets on the same horse:

1. **Win**: You win if your horse finishes first.

2. **Place**: You win if your horse finishes first or second.

3. **Show**: You win if your horse finishes first, second, or third.

If your horse wins the race, you collect on all three parts of the bet (win, place, and show). If your horse finishes second, you collect on the place and show parts of the bet. If your horse comes in third, you only collect on the show part of the bet. If your horse finishes worse than third, you lose the entire bet.

The payout for each part of the bet is determined by the odds at the time the bet is placed. Typically, the win payout is the highest, followed by the place payout, with the show payout being the lowest. However, the actual amount you win will depend on the odds and the amount of your bet.