All bets are placed based
on the numbers assigned to a horse by the track.
These numbers are printed beside the name of the
horse on the race program. Some tracks use the post
position as the horse number. Irrespective of the
method used by the track, you should always use
the program assigned number when purchasing bets.
"Scratches" are horses that have been
withdrawn from the race. No bets are sold on these
horses. Bets are refundable on late scratches unless
the bet specifically states otherwise (eg. off time
favorite substituted).
Simulcasting is the acceptance of betting on a race
that is being conducted at a different track.
