Betting Details
Browse our information below to find details on where to bet and cash a ticket, Keeneland's wagering menu, payout rules and more.
Keeneland offers the following bets:
- $1 Exactas (all races)
- 50¢ Trifecta (races with at least five betting interests)
- 10¢ Superfecta (races with at least six betting interests)
- 50¢ Pick Three (the day's first Pick Three begins on the first race and continues thru the day; the final Pick Three encompasses the final three races)
- $1 Rolling Doubles continuing throughout the card
- 50¢ Pick Four (the first one begins on the day's second race; the second and final one covers the day's final four races)
- 50¢ Super High Five (at least seven betting interests). Offered on every race of the day with 7 betting interests.
- 50¢ Pick Five
- $1 Pick Six on the last six races of the day
- $1 Win, Place, Show
All other wagers, unless noted, have a $2 minimum
- Win, Place, Show – 16%
- Exacta – 19.5%
- Pick Five – 15%
- All other exotics – 22%
Keeneland's takeout is as follows:
Where to bet & online wagering
Simulcasting
Bet from your Phone when You're at the Track
Bet with a Clerk
Betting at a Self-Service Terminal
Drive-Thru Wagering Window
Red Mile – Open daily, year-round.
Keeneland – Open only during periods of live racing at Keeneland, Wednesday through Sunday. This option is not available during the July race meeting.
When you come to the races, Keeneland makes it easy and convenient for you to bet using your smartphone or tablet.
- No Waiting
- No Window
- No Leaving Your Seat
- It’s Free
Visit Wagering Central, located under the grandstand near the finish line, and ask a BETologist to help you sign up for a Keeneland Select account, help you fund it and even make your first wager. You can also pick up some great handicapping tips while you’re there—for novices and expert bettors alike.
When you are betting with a clerk, below are some suggestions help ensure your bet is properly entered into the tote machine and that the customer lines move quickly.
- State the Name of the track (i.e. Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Oaklawn, etc.)
- State the Race Number
- State the Amount of the bet
- State the Type of bet
- State the Number of the horse
Example: "Keeneland, 2nd Race, $7 to Win on Number 6."
When placing a bet with a self-service machine, we suggest following these instructions.
- Purchase a credit voucher from the designated machines or use a winning ticket.
- Go to any self-service terminal.
- Insert voucher or winning ticket and make your selections as prompted on the screen.
The machine deducts the cost of your bet from your credit voucher or winning ticket. If you win, cash in your ticket at a mutuel window or use it in the self-service machine.
Drive-Thru wagering is only open at The Red Mile from July 8-12, from 8 a.m. until the final post at Keeneland.
Betting at a drive-thru window is the same as betting with a clerk at any mutuel window—except you never have to leave your car!
When you bet with a clerk, we suggest you follow these rules to help ensure your bet is properly entered into the tote machine and that the customer lines move quickly.
- State the Name of the track (i.e. Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Oaklawn, etc.)
- State the Race Number
- State the Amount of the bet
- State the Type of bet
- State the Number of the horse
Where to bet & online wagering
Red Mile – Open daily, year-round.
Keeneland – Open only during periods of live racing at Keeneland, Wednesday through Sunday. Please note this option is not available for the Summer Meet, July 8-12.
When you come to the races, Keeneland makes it easy and convenient for you to bet using your smartphone or tablet.
- No Waiting
- No Window
- No Leaving Your Seat
- It’s Free
Visit Wagering Central, located under the grandstand near the finish line, and ask a BETologist to help you sign up for an account, help you fund it and even make your first wager. You can also pick up some great handicapping tips while you’re there—for novices and expert bettors alike.
When you are betting with a clerk, there are some rules we suggest to help ensure your bet is properly entered into the tote machine and that the customer lines move quickly.
- State the Name of the track (i.e. Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Oaklawn, etc.)
- State the Race Number
- State the Amount of the bet
- State the Type of bet
- State the Number of the horse
Example: "Keeneland, 2nd Race, $7 to Win on Number 6."
When placing a bet with a self-service machine, we suggest following these instructions.
- Purchase a credit voucher from the designated machines or use a winning ticket.
- Go to any self-service terminal.
- Insert voucher or winning ticket and make your selections as prompted on the screen.
The machine deducts the cost of your bet from your credit voucher or winning ticket. If you win, cash in your ticket at a mutuel window or use it in the self-service machine.
Drive-Thru wagering is only open at The Red Mile from July 8-12, from 8 a.m. until the final post at Keeneland.
Betting at a drive-thru window is the same as betting with a clerk at any mutuel window—except you never have to leave your car!
When you bet with a clerk, we suggest you follow these rules to help ensure your bet is properly entered into the tote machine and that the customer lines move quickly.
- State the Name of the track (i.e. Keeneland, Churchill Downs, Oaklawn, etc.)
- State the Race Number
- State the Amount of the bet
- State the Type of bet
- State the Number of the horse
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