About forecast betting

Forecast betting is one of the most common types of bets that are made on horse races. The reason for this is they’re simple to make and they pay out a bit more than your average bet. This is because it’s not just one horse you’ll be betting on in the race; it’s two. You won’t just be betting on two horses; you’ll be betting that these two horses finish in the top two places of the race. This is obviously much harder than predicting the winner of a race however you are rewarded more for it as a result.

There are a number of factors which will determine what odds you’ll receive when making a forecast bet. The first factor is how many horses are in the race. You can make a forecast bet regardless of how many horses are in a race; however the more horses there are the better odds you’ll receive. The second factor which determines the payout is the horses you select. Picking the horses which pay out the most for winning a race will also pay out more for the forecast finishes. The final factor in determining your payout is why type of forecast bet you make!

The types of forecast bet

There’s two types of forecast bet you can make on a horse race which is the straight forecast and the reverse forecast. The straight forecast is the one which pays the most but it’s also the harder of the two to predict. With the straight forecast bet you’ll be selecting which two horses you think will finish first and second; plus you’ll also bet on which order they finish in. If you get this right then you’re onto a real winner however this bet doesn’t win as often as the reverse forecast.

With the reverse forecast you once again select which two horses you think will finish the race in the top two spots. Unlike with the straight forecast though a reverse forecast doesn’t require you to select the order. So long as they both finish in the top two spots you end up a winner!

All in all we’d have to say both these types of forecast bets are excellent bets to make. The reason for this is they offer the perfect balance when it comes to how often you’ll win to how much you’ll make. Not only that but it makes the race a lot more exciting to watch as well!

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