How Does a Each way Bet Work?
Understanding an Each Way bet involves grasping two key elements: the win odds and the place terms. The "win odds" are standard for your selection to finish first. "Place odds" are a fraction of the win odds (e.g., 1/4 or 1/5), determined by the bookmaker based on the event and participants. You win the "win" part if your selection wins outright, and the "place" part if it finishes within the specified place positions. If your selection wins, both the "win" and "place" parts of your bet pay out. For instance, a 10/1 horse with "1/4 odds, 1-2-3 places" has place odds of 2.5/1; if it finishes 1st, 2nd, or 3rd, the place part wins, and if it's 1st, both parts win.