An Each-Way bet is a bet type in which the punter stakes a horse to Win AND to Place, meaning if the horse finishes in the placing they will receive the Place dividend, but if it wins they will receive both their share of both the Win and Place dividends.
What return do you get on an each-way bet?
It essentially gives you the chance to get a return on your money if the horse you back doesn't win but instead finishes in 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 5th place. Each-way means you are betting on two things. The first is that the horse will win. The second is that it will finish anywhere up to 5th place.
What does $20 each-way mean?
An each way bet gives you an equal stake on the win and place markets. For example: If you have $10 each way on a horse, your total stake is $20.
What does $10 each-way mean?
An each-way bet combines two bets into one; a win bet and a place bet. A $10 each-way bet means that the bettor is wagering $20 in total; $10 for the win and $10 for the place. If the runner finishes 2nd or 3rd, the bettor will receive the place dividend.
Is a each-way bet worth it?
By contrast, it is seldom a good policy to back each-way rather than win only in 16-plus non-handicaps or in 5- to 7-runner handicaps. However, it should be remembered that an each-way bet is a win bet plus a place bet, so bad value with the former may more than offset better value with the latter.
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