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What is a First Four Bet?
A First Four bet is a type of wager where you predict the first four finishers in a race in the exact order. It is widely popular in horse racing and greyhound racing due to its high-risk, high-reward nature.
Key Types of First Four Bets:
- Straight First Four: You select the first four finishers in the exact order.
- Example: Horse A (1st), Horse B (2nd), Horse C (3rd), Horse D (4th).
- Boxed First Four: Allows the selected horses to finish in any order. This creates multiple combinations but increases the cost of the bet.
- Example: Horses A, B, C, D can finish in any order in the top four positions.
- Flexi First Four: Lets you bet a percentage of the total bet, allowing more combinations within your budget.
- Multiple First Four: Where two or more runners are selected to finish 1st with a number of other runners to finish 2nd, 3rd and 4th.
Valuable Insights:
- Payouts: First Four bets typically offer very high payouts due to their difficulty, especially with long-odds selections.
- Betting Pool: These bets are part of a pari-mutuel system, so payouts depend on the total amount wagered in the pool and the number of winners.
Actionable Steps:
- Research Form and Stats: Analyse race form, jockey or trainer records, and other conditions to improve your chances.
- Start with a Boxed Bet: If you’re new, a Boxed First Four allows flexibility by increasing the chance of winning, though it costs more.
- Use Flexi Betting: For a budget-friendly approach, consider Flexi betting to manage costs while covering multiple combinations.
