Racing & Pari-Mutuel
Exacta wheel vs exacta key
An exacta wheel covers multiple exacta combinations using one or more horses in any position, while an exacta key anchors one horse in a fixed finishing position and pairs it with others.
- Also called
- Key exacta
- Applies to
- Horse racing exacta wagers in pari-mutuel betting 2
Key points
- An exacta key uses one horse as the anchor in a fixed position (first or second) and combines it with multiple other horses. 2
- An exacta wheel is a broader bet that may cover multiple horses in multiple positions, not necessarily centred on one keyed horse. 2
- Both are exacta wagers requiring the first two finishers in exact order. 1
Where this term is used
Related terms
Racing
Exacta wheel
A broader exacta bet covering multiple combinations, possibly without a single anchor.
Racing
Exacta
A bet that picks the first two finishers in exact order.
Racing
Superfecta wheel
A wheel bet for the first four finishers, similar in structure to an exacta wheel.
Racing
Exacta horse
A horse selected in an exacta bet, often as part of a wheel or key.
Racing
Exacta straight
A single exacta combination, the simplest form of the bet.
Racing
Quinella wheel
A wheel bet for a quinella, where order does not matter.
Sources
- Parimutuel betting en.wikipedia.org Defines exacta as requiring the first two finishers in exact order.
- Betting on horse racing - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org Distinguishes exacta wheel from exacta key and confirms exacta rules.
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