{"id":1163,"date":"2022-01-06T09:50:15","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T09:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.top10bettingsites.co.uk\/?page_id=1163"},"modified":"2023-04-13T19:16:05","modified_gmt":"2023-04-13T19:16:05","slug":"tricasts-combination-tricasts-trifecta-bets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/horse-racing\/tricasts-combination-tricasts-trifecta-bets\/","title":{"rendered":"Tricasts, Combination Tricasts &#038; Trifecta Bets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bigstock-Abstract-Motion-Blur-Horse-Rac-4273705.jpg\" alt=\"Tricast Betting\" width=\"765\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bigstock-Abstract-Motion-Blur-Horse-Rac-4273705.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/bigstock-Abstract-Motion-Blur-Horse-Rac-4273705-300x186.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Elsewhere <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/horse-racing\/forecasts-reverse-forecasts-exactas\/\">on this very website<\/a> we talk you through the pros and cons of forecasts, reverse forecasts and exacta betting.<\/p>\n<p>In essence, those are bet types that we can use to maximise our position when we believe that two horses in a race are superior to all others \u2013 and we believe they will finish first and second in any order\u2026 or a specific 1-2 as far as the reverse forecast is concerned.<\/p>\n<p>We can take those betting concepts to the next level with another selection of related bet types: tricasts, combination tricasts and trifectas.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a Tricast Bet?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/straight-tricast-250px.jpg\" alt=\"Straight Tricast\" width=\"250\" height=\"297\" \/>While the forecast bets require you to find the top two in a race, a tricast takes this up a gear by requiring you to select the first three horses home in a race.<\/p>\n<p>For the straight tricast, you have to declare a specific 1-2-3 order too \u2013 the difficulty of that is obvious, although the rewards speak for themselves too.<\/p>\n<p>For example, let\u2019s place the following tricast bet:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Horse A \u2013 2\/1<\/li>\n<li>Horse B \u2013 9\/2<\/li>\n<li>Horse C \u2013 5\/1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If we back them to finish 1-2-3 in that order (A-B-C), our bet would pay at odds of 41.39\/1 if we are successful.<\/p>\n<p>Clearly, predicting the 1-2-3 in any race is a tricky business, but the payout is generous enough to certainly turn the heads of punters with a strong feel for how a race may pan out.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a Combination Tricast?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/combination-tricast-250px.jpg\" alt=\"Combination Tricast\" width=\"250\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/combination-tricast-250px.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/combination-tricast-250px-198x300.jpg 198w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>The forecast bet type has the reverse forecast for those who wish to hedge their bets somewhat \u2013 that pays out on the top two horses in any order.<\/p>\n<p>And the comparative sidekick of the tricast bet type is the combination tricast \u2013 again, the object here is to pick out the first three horses (or greyhounds) home in any of the 1-2-3 permutations.<\/p>\n<p>Here, you have to place six different bets (covering all of the possible outcomes), and so you will need to consider that in your staking. But our return is variable too, and if the longer-priced selection wins out of our trio then we can expect an increased return compared to the standard tricast option.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s look at an example using the same odds outlined above, namely Horse A (2\/1), B (9\/2) and C (5\/1). Our unit stake will be multiplied by six, but here are the odds we can expect to be paid at based on finishing position:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A-B-C \u2013 41.39\/1<\/li>\n<li>A-C-B \u2013 42.28\/1<\/li>\n<li>B-A-C \u2013 48.50\/1<\/li>\n<li>B-C-A \u2013 60.04\/1<\/li>\n<li>C-A-B \u2013 50.27\/1<\/li>\n<li>C-B-A \u2013 60.92\/1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As you can see, if the less-fancied of our trio wins and the race favourite lands in third, we can increase our payout by as much as 50%, and having each of those combinations available makes this bet type more appealing to some than the straight tricast.<\/p>\n<h2>What is a Trifecta Bet?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-1165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/tote-trifecta-400px.jpg\" alt=\"Tote Trifecta\" width=\"400\" height=\"179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/tote-trifecta-400px.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/tote-trifecta-400px-300x134.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>The trifecta bet type is essentially the same as the tricast or combination tricast, but the difference is that your trifecta is placed with the Tote.<\/p>\n<p>The same rules of engagement apply, however your payout will be determined by the Tote dividend as opposed to the bookmaker\u2019s fixed odds \u2013 that can, more often than not, yield a greater return.<\/p>\n<p>The Tote trifecta prize pool differs from race to race and meeting to meeting, so it cannot be said for definite that this is the more generous route to take in your betting. But, as we\u2019ll find out shortly, it does tend to be the more lucrative option for your winning betslips.<\/p>\n<h3>What is a Banker Trifecta?<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1167\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/banker-trifecta-765px.jpg\" alt=\"Banker Trifecta\" width=\"764\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/banker-trifecta-765px.jpg 764w, https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/banker-trifecta-765px-300x139.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 764px) 100vw, 764px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Tote offers a slightly different take on tricast betting too.<\/p>\n<p>The Banker Trifecta requires you to nominate the horse you believe will win, before nominating two or more horses to finish second and third.<\/p>\n<p>Clearly, the more horses you select for the second and third positions, the higher your initial outlay will be \u2013 something to factor in to your thinking.<\/p>\n<p>You could, in theory, place your own banker tricast at your bookmaker \u2013 backing your favourite pick in the win market and then other horses in the \u2018to place\u2019 category. However, the numbers don\u2019t always stack up here when we consider the bookies\u2019 overround, and so the Tote\u2019s Banker Trifecta is usually the best option.<\/p>\n<h2>Tricast vs Trifecta: Which is Best?<\/h2>\n<p>Naturally, punters with an interest in this bet type might be wondering whether it is more equitable for them to place a tricast or a trifecta.<\/p>\n<p>Using a New Year\u2019s Day racecard at Cheltenham, we calculated the straight tricast and trifecta returns as the following:<\/p>\n<div class=\"tablescroll\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Race<\/th>\n<th>Odds (1|2|3)<\/th>\n<th>Tricast<\/th>\n<th>Trifecta<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>12:15<\/td>\n<td>3\/1|7\/5|3\/1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a312.60<\/td>\n<td>\u00a320.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>12:50<\/td>\n<td>9\/2 | 10\/1 |50\/1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,980<\/td>\n<td>\u00a3996.70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>13:25<\/td>\n<td>7\/4 | 3\/1 | 14\/1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a348.15<\/td>\n<td>\u00a349.80<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14:00<\/td>\n<td>10\/1 | 17\/2 | 5\/1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a3483.55<\/td>\n<td>\u00a31,168.20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>14:35<\/td>\n<td>28\/1 | 14\/1 |13\/2<\/td>\n<td>\u00a32,860<\/td>\n<td>\u00a32,914<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15:10<\/td>\n<td>4\/1 | 9\/2 | 5\/2<\/td>\n<td>\u00a345.20<\/td>\n<td>\u00a364.90<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>15:50<\/td>\n<td>7\/2 | 5\/1 | 16\/1<\/td>\n<td>\u00a3279.70<\/td>\n<td>\u00a3219.10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>As you can see, the trifecta option was the most profitable route in five of the seven races held, although note from the 12:50 result the tricast can occasionally be worth considerably more.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth pointing out that flagship cards at major venues like Cheltenham will attract a larger Tote prize pool \u2013 our advice is to do your homework on each bet type to see which is the right choice for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elsewhere on this very website we talk you through the pros and cons of forecasts, reverse forecasts and exacta betting. In essence, those are bet types that we can use to maximise our position when we believe that two horses in a race are superior to all others \u2013 and we believe they will finish [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":54,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-1163","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"entry"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1163","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1163"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1163\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1923,"href":"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1163\/revisions\/1923"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/54"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.rulesofsport.com\/betting\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1163"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}