Step 1: Read the Race Card

Each race features 8 horses with three stats:

• Speed: Base running speed. Higher is faster.
• Stamina: How well a horse holds up late in the race.
• Consistency: How predictable the performance is. Low consistency means wild variance.

Morning Line odds reflect each horse's chances based on stats.

Step 2: Win / Place / Show

The three basic bet types:

• Win: Your horse must finish 1st.
• Place: Your horse must finish 1st or 2nd.
• Show: Your horse must finish 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.

Win pays the most, Show pays the least but hits more often.

Step 3: Exacta & Trifecta

Exotic bets with bigger payoffs:

• Exacta: Pick 1st and 2nd in exact order.
• Trifecta: Pick 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in exact order.

Exotic bets are harder to hit but pay significantly more.

Step 4: Understanding Odds

RoboHorses uses pari-mutuel odds -- payouts depend on the betting pool.

• Odds update as bets are placed.
• More money on a horse = lower odds.
• The house takes 17% of the pool (industry standard).

Step 5: Watch the Race

Hit Run Race to start. Horses sprint across the track in real time.

• Watch for late closers with high stamina.
• Low consistency horses can surprise everyone.
• Results and payouts appear after the finish.