Quinella

In the Quinella you must pick the horses that finish first and second. Either one can be first and the other one second.  This bet functions similarly to the Exacta Box but the payoff can vary substantially; an exacta box is two separate bets on one ticket whereas the Quinella is one bet.  Not all tracks offer the Quinella wager but most tracks accept the term exacta box wherever the exacta wager is offered.  If both the Quinella and Exacta wagers are offered it is wise to check before making a Quinella or Exact Box wager to see which one offers the greater payoff.

Sometimes called Quiniela.  Also known as Reverse Forecast (UK).

Quinella Box

In a Quinella Box you pick three or more horses. You win if any two of your selections finish first and second, for example:

A $2 Quinella box on # 4, # 5 and # 6

You are making three separate bets so your minimum bet is $6.  If the horses finish 4-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-5, 5-4 or 5-6 you win.  You can box as few as three or as many as are in the field.

Quinella Double

A Quinella Double is a combination bet of two winning quinellas in the last two races.  To make this bet you select two horses to win and place in either order, in each of the last two races.  You must win both quinellas to win your Quinella Double.

Quinella Wheel

You can also 'wheel' your favorite horse, so that it is combined with all the other horses. Based on the $2 value, the total cost of a wheel with, for example, 6 other horses is $12.  If you wheel # 2 with 6 other horses in the same race and #2 comes in first or second, you win because you have all the 6 combinations covered.