To access Pools, Will Pays, and Probables, go to the 'Bet Now' tab, select a track and race, then click on Pools. The Pools section shows Win, Place, and Show pools; Probables lists wager categories with total pool amounts above the chart; Will Pays are organized by wager type. Base wager amounts for Probables vary by track ($1 or $2). Wagers are pooled at the host track, with revenue shared among horsemen, state, and racetracks.
To access Pools, Will Pays, and Probables, please navigate to the 'Bet Now' tab. Next, select a track and a race. Once you are on the wagering program, click on Pools. Under the 'Pools' section, you will find three options: Pools, Probables, and Will Pays.
- The "Pools" section is the second category listed after the Program. You will observe several columns displaying Win, Place, and Show pools.
- To locate “Probables,” look for the section titled “Probables.” Within this section, you will find various categories based on the types of probabilities you are interested in, including Exacta and Double wagers.
- The total pool amount for the Probables is displayed above the dark gray bar located above the Probables chart.
- To view “Will Pays,” click on the “Will Pays” button. The available Will Pay information will be organized into columns according to wager types.
- Please note that all information regarding Pools, Probables, and Will Pays is provided by the host track.
Why do some Minimum Probable Payoffs use a $1 base wager amount while others use a $2 base wager amount?
The base wager amounts can differ depending on the track when reporting Probable Payoffs for Exacta, Daily Double, and Quinella bets. Some tracks report their Probable Payoffs based on a $1 wager, while others use a $2 wager. Because of this, it’s helpful to check the displayed base wager amount when setting your minimum Probable Payoff.
How is my wagering dollar distributed?
When you place a wager, your money goes into the appropriate pool at the host track. Each type of bet, like Win, Place, Show, and Exotic wagers, has its own pool. Since all wagers are combined into the host track’s pools, the horsemen, the state, and the racetracks all get a share of the revenue. How the money is divided depends on the agreements at the host track..