The Pick 6 is a popular wager in horse racing that requires bettors to select the winners of six consecutive races. It’s one of the most difficult bets in horse racing, but it can also be one of the most rewarding. To win the Pick 6, bettors must correctly pick the winners of six consecutive races and must do so with a single wager.
How do Pick 6s Work?
Pick 6s are offered at many racetracks and are usually held on a specific day of the week or a special event day. Pick 6s require a minimum wager, usually a $2 base bet, and allow multiple horses to be selected in each race. This means that you can pick multiple horses in each of the six races, increasing your chances of winning.
What Are Pick 6 Carryovers?
A Pick 6 carryover is when the amount of money wagered on the Pick 6 is greater than the amount of money that can be paid out. The excess money is ‘carried over’ to the next Pick 6, creating a larger pool of money that can be won. Carryovers can be especially attractive to bettors as they can create large payouts.
What is the Pick 6 Jackpot?
The Pick 6 Jackpot is a special Pick 6 wager that requires bettors to select the winners of all six designated races. If no one bettor is able to select all six winners, the jackpot is ‘carried over’ to the next race day, creating an even larger jackpot.
What Does a Pick 6 Pay?
The amount a Pick 6 pays depends on the number of winners and the amount of money wagered. The minimum payout is the minimum wager amount times the number of winning combinations. For example, a $2 base bet with one winning combination would pay out $2. If there is a carryover, the payout will be increased by that amount.
What Are Consolation Payouts?
Consolation payouts are offered when there is no single bettor who is able to select all six winners. Consolation payouts are determined by the number of winning combinations that are selected. For example, if there are two winning combinations, the consolation payout will be twice the minimum wager amount. In addition, if there is a carryover, that amount will be added to the consolation payout.
What Are Superfecta Payouts?
Superfecta payouts are offered when the bettor is able to correctly select the first four finishers in the designated races. Superfecta payouts are determined by the number of winning combinations that are selected. For example, a $2 base wager with one winning combination will pay out $2. If there is a carryover, that amount will be added to the superfecta payout.
What Are Pick 6 Bonuses?
Pick 6 bonuses are offered at some racetracks and allow bettors to win larger payouts. Bonuses are usually offered when there is a carryover or when the Pick 6 Jackpot is hit. Bonuses can range from 10% to 50% of the base wager amount and can make the Pick 6 even more rewarding.
What Are Pick 6 Pools?
Pick 6 pools are created when multiple bettors enter the same Pick 6 wager. This allows bettors to pool their money together and increase their chances of winning. If a bettor in the pool wins, the pool will be split among all the bettors in the pool, resulting in larger payouts.
Conclusion
Pick 6s can be an exciting and rewarding wager in horse racing. With a minimum wager of just $2, bettors can select multiple horses in each of the six races and have the chance to win large payouts. If there is a carryover or a Pick 6 Jackpot, bettors can win even larger payouts with bonuses and consolation payouts. Pick 6 pools are also available, allowing bettors to pool their money together and increase their chances of winning.