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There are various betting markets available when it comes to horse racing. The unpredictable nature of the sport means that punters are continuously kept guessing – and betting on – what is going to happen next. The standard wager is, of course, betting on a horse to win. An alternative option is the forecast: picking the first three or four horses to cross the line and the order in which they come. Similarly, you can have a go at the reverse forecast on sites such as Paddy Power, which entails guessing the first few to cross the line, though without having to predict their order.

This sounds very complicated, though in reality it could not be simpler. An each-way bet is where you wish to back on a horse to finish within the places: if your horse comes first, you win the same as a normal win bet, but equally if you come second you also make a profit, though not as much as if the horse had won. This is a very popular method of betting, because it means punters can still collect off horses at bigger prices, even if the horses themselves are not good enough to put their head in front at the winning post. Win, each-way and forecasts are the most popular horse racing betting markets available to punters, but there are numerous other options.