Betting Tips

Keeneland Select

Sure, some people consider that walk up to the betting window part of the authentic Keeneland experience, but the Keeneland Select app makes betting quick and easy... maybe even a little too easy! The app lets you view tracks that have racing going on that day, all the stats you could need, expert picks, tools to help you bet smarter, and you can keep the money that you win in your account until the next time you decide to bet. You can also earn rewards points which can get you special Keeneland perks! Keeneland also has BETologists that can give you helpful betting tips on the first floor under the grandstand.

Placing your Bet

The first step in betting is choosing the type of bet you want to place. There are tons of options, including standard and exotic bets, so don’t feel bad if you are unfamiliar with them all. Win-place-show bets are the most common kind of bets, but exotic bets like an Exacta or Trifecta can end up winning you more money. View our betting cheat sheet to help you learn more about the basic types of bets.

After you choose your type of bet, find a place to actually place your bet. You can go to one of Keeneland’s many betting windows, a self-service machine, use the Keeneland Select app, or other betting apps. When placing your bet, choose the name of the track first, then the race number, amount of bet, type of bet, and finally, the number of horses. For example, “I want to bet on Keeneland, Race 4, $3 to win on the 6 horse.” Simple as that! Make sure to keep a tight grip on your ticket, you want to receive your money if you win!

Win: Your horse finishes in 1st place

Place: Your horse finishes in 1st or 2nd place

Show: Your horse finishes in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place

Exacta: Your horses finish within the top two, in exact order

Exacta Box: Your horses finish within the top two, in any order

Trifecta: Your horses finish within the top three, in exact order

Trifecta Box: Your horses finish within the top three, in any order

Superfecta: Your horses finish within the top four, in exact order