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208 - THE PICK 3

The pick three is the next step up from the most traditional of exotic bets, the daily double. With the pick three, the player must select the winners of three consecutive races. Some race tracks have a "rolling pick 3", which essentially means that they have pick threes that may overlap or begin with several races in succession.

Description:	Your horses must finish 1st in 3 consecutive races.
Winning payoff:	Very wide range; generally more than $20
Popularity:	A popular wager that handles about 50% of an exacta pool .
Frequency:	Depending on the track rules
Minimum:	$1
How to say the bet:	"Arlington Park, Race 3, $Pick Three 1-3-7"

Why bet a pick three? The potential for a big payoff without a huge investment.

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Pick 3 Topics

• Pick 3 Intro
• Typical Strategies
• Advanced Strategies