Forecast & Tricast Bets

We offer a range of straight, combination and reverse forecasts and tricasts. An explanation of each of these bets (as well as how to place them) is given below.

Forecasts

A forecast bet asks you to predict who will come first and who will come second in a race (in that particular order).

To place a forecast bet, beneath the 'Forecast & Tricast' tab, you will see a list of options to select from. Selections are all listed as '1st place / 2nd place'. Simply select one of these options to add to your betslip and place the bet at the odds offered. To place a forecast bet using SP, see the straight forecast section below.

Forecasts are accepted in all races of 3 or more actual runners and will be settled as a straight forecast (selections to finish 1st and 2nd in correct order) in accordance with the computer straight forecast dividend. If there are less than 3 actually running in a race then all forecasts for that race will be void. 

In the event that there is only one finisher in a race and no Forecast dividend is returned, all Forecasts bets with the winning selection to finish first will be settled as WIN SP singles on the winning horse. All other forecast bets will be losing bets.

Forecast Bets are settled in accordance with the computer SP straight forecast returns. If for any reason a Forecast SP return is not given, bets will be made void.

Selections should always be named. Unnamed Favourites are not accepted and where taken in error will be made void.

Forecast Bets involving a non-runner will be made void.

Straight Forecast

Also known just as a 'forecast', the straight forecast asks you to predict who will come first and who will come second in a race (in that particular order).

To place a straight forecast bet, beneath the 'Win or Each Way' tab select the 2 Horses or Greyhounds that you predict to finish 1st and 2nd. Once both selections have been added to your betslip, you will be able to open your betslip and see the straight forecast option. SP will be selected by default, and you will be able to identify this as your returns will say TBD.

You can use the highlighted drag and drop buttons to rearrange the order of your selections. When you have selected the order you wish to bet on, enter your stake and place the bet.

Reverse Forecast

A reverse forecast involves you predicting who will come first and second in a race (in any order). It costs twice your stake because you're effectively placing 2 straight forecast bets.

A reverse forecast bet can be placed one of two ways:

  • Beneath the 'Forecast & Tricast' tab, you will see the 'reverse forecast' chip. Once selected, you will see a list of options to select from. Simply select one of these options to add to your betslip and place the bet at the odds offered by entering your stake and clicking place bet. To place a reverse forecast bet using SP, see the below bullet point.
  • Beneath the 'Win or Each Way' tab select the 2 Horses or Greyhounds that you predict to finish 1st and 2nd. When both selections have been added to your betslip, open your betslip and select the reverse forecast chip. SP will be selected by default, and you will be able to identify this as your returns will say TBD. Enter your stake and place the bet.

Combination Forecast

A combination forecast lets you pick 3 or more selection in a race. You get winnings if 2 of your selections finish first and second in any order. The more selections you have, the bigger your stake is.

A combination forecast bet can be placed by selecting 3 or more selections under the 'Win or Each Way' tab on Horse Racing or Greyhounds. Once you have selected all horses or greyhounds you wish to include in the bet, open your betslip and see the Combination Forecast chip will be selected.

Common combinations include:

  • 3 selections = 6 bets
  • 4 selections = 12 bets
  • 5 selections = 20 bets
  • 6 selections = 30 bets

SP will be selected by default, and you will be able to identify this as your returns will say TBD. Entering the stake and clicking 'Place Bet' will place the combination forecast bet.

Tricast

A Tricast bet asks you to predict who will come first, who will come second and who will come third in a race (in that particular order).

To place a tricast bet, beneath the 'Forecast & Tricast' tab, you will see the 'tricast' chip. Once selected, you will see a list of options to select from. Selections are all listed as '1st place / 2nd place / 3rd place'. Simply select one of these options to add to your betslip and place the bet at the odds offered. To place a tricast bet using SP, see the straight tricast section below.

Tricasts are accepted in races where an official computer tricast dividend is declared. Any that are taken on a race where no dividend is declared will stand as a computer straight forecast on the selections chosen to finish first and second with the third being discounted.

Tricast Bets involving a non-runner will stand as a computer straight forecast on the remaining two selections in the order stated. Bets involving two non-runners will be made void.

Straight Tricast

The Straight Tricast asks you to predict who will come first, who will come second and who will come third in a race (in that particular order).

To place a straight tricast bet, beneath the 'Win or Each Way' tab select the 3 Horses or Greyhounds that you predict to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Once all selections have been added to your betslip, you will be able to open your betslip and see the straight tricast option. SP will be selected by default, and you will be able to identify this as your returns will say TBD.

You can use the highlighted drag and drop buttons to rearrange the order of your selections. When you have selected the order you wish to bet on, enter your stake and place the bet.

Combination Tricast

A Combination Tricast bet asks you to predict who will come first, who will come second and who will come third in a race (in any order).

A combination tricast bet can be placed one of two ways:

  • Beneath the 'Forecast & Tricast' tab, you will see the 'combination tricast' chip. Once selected, you will see a list of options to select from. Simply select one of these options to add to your betslip at the odds offered. To place a combination tricast bet using SP, see the below bullet point.
  • Beneath the 'Win or Each Way' tab select the 3 Horses or Greyhounds that you predict to finish 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Once you have selected all horses or greyhounds you wish to include in the bet, open your betslip and select the Combination Forecast chip. SP will be selected by default, and you will be able to identify this as your returns will say TBD.

Common combinations include:

  • 3 selections = 6 bets
  • 4 selections = 24 bets
  • 5 selections = 60 bets
  • 6 selections = 120 bets

Entering the stake and clicking 'Place Bet' will place the combination tricast bet.

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