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Now you've worked out how to pick your horse, how do you put your money where your mouth is?

There are plenty of bet types to play with depending on how many horses you like, how much you want to spend and how much you'd like to win. There is something for everyone. Here are few that more you might like to start with...

EASYBETS are the really easy way to bet on QUINELLA and TRIFECTA'S options just decide what meeting and race to bet on and decide what value and the computer will do the rest. Easybets are available in most values but the popular values are $3, $4, $8, $16 and $32. If you don't want to choose the race just ask the TAB operator at retail for a Easybet Trifecta and the value of your choice and they will automatically give you an Easybet on the next race to go.

A (Boxed)
QUINELLA sounds complicated but it simply means you choose two horses to finish 1st and 2nd in that order. ('Boxed' means that your horses can run in any order).

A Quinella is a good bet to take when there is a reasonable sized field ( i.e. 10 runners or more) and you are undecided about a couple of horses. The expected dividend in a Quinella is generally bigger than taking those same runners in a Win or Place bet.
For $3 you can pick 3 horses to run 1st and 2nd in any order.
For $6 you can pick 4 horses to run 1st and 2nd in any order.

A (Boxed)
TRIFECTA also sounds a bit scary but simply means you choose the horses that will finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd in that order. (Boxed means that they can come in any order.)

Taking a Trifecta when there is a small field (particularly 7 or less runners and when there is only one Place dividend) can be a good bet. It's easier to pick because there are less runners and usually it pays a better dividend than taking those three horses individually in a Win or Pace bet.
For $3 you can pick 3 horses to run 1st ,2nd and 3rd in any order.
For$12 you can pick 4 horses to run 1st, 2nd and 3rd in any order.

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BIG RACE PACK - gives you three bets in one and it couldn't be simpler. For $10 you just pick your own horse and the computer does the rest. You get an Each Way, a Quinella and a boxed Trifecta. These bets give you the best possible chance of coming up trumps. The Big Race Pack is available on all races on the internet


PICK6 - If you are really keen on possibly bigger return why not give Pick6 a go. Available on races nominated by the TAB at particular meetings you need to pick the winner in six consecutive races.

Sounds hard but worth thinking about if there are one or two horses that you think could win over those six races. Pick6 pools are often guaranteed at $50,000 or more !

% Bet

It's simple - a Percentage Bet puts you in control by letting you spend an amount that suits your budget and you can take as many runners in a race as you want.
You pay a percentage of the normal price of a Trifecta, Treble, Pick6 or Six Pack in return for a percentage of the dividend. Click Here for more information

Sports Bet Types

There are plenty of different betting options to increase the excitement of watching Super 12, where every game is a big game. Let's take a look at some of the most popular choices. There's something for everyone, whether you're a beginner or a seasoned punter.

TOURNAMENT WINNER

This is where you try to pick the eventual season's winner. Bet early  in the season with this option, if you like the Blue's chances of picking up the trophy, the odds are likely to be better now than in a few week's time - especially if they make a strong start.

HEAD TO HEAD

This is the simplest Super 12 option, where you choose which of the two  teams will win a particular game. You may also like to pick the half  time and full time options with a bet like this. The odds reflect the  fact that only two  teams are involved and the return you get can be lower than other options, but a Head to Head wager is guaranteed to amp up the excitement as you're watching.

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MULTI

A great way to spread the excitement over several games each week and get big returns. Multi lets you combine up to 7 bets into one, increasing potential returns by multiplying the odds from each option into one big return. You can use your knowledge of multiple teams in the competition to bet Head to Head across several games in the round; or simply pick the results for  your favourite team over the next few weeks.

FIRST TRYSCORER

Simply select the player you believe will score the first try. The selections might also include "Penalty Try" or "No Try", as these outcomes are possible. Last season there were some big TAB payouts for surprise tries from a number of players.

WINNING TEAM AND MARGIN

You select the winning team and the margin by which you believe the team will win. The options are 12 and under and 13 and over for each team.  You can also pick a draw. If you are familiar with the NZ Rugby Union's Virtual Super 12 competition you know how much fun this can be.

POINTS START

With this bet, the TAB give the team expected to lose a points start.  For example, if the Crusaders are playing the Cats at home, the Cats may be given a 20.5 points start. If you bet on the Crusaders, they have to win by 21 points or more for you to win your bet.

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