The In’s & Out’s and ‘How To’
Win, place, show, exacta and trifecta wagering on all races.
Daily double on races 1, 2, 5 and 6.
Minimum bet $1 on all wagers.
All betting and cashing transactions may be handled at any pari-mutuel window or kiosk. You may bet any dollar amount over the minimum wager. Please call your bets in the following order:
- 1st – state the race number you wish to bet on
- 2nd – state the dollar amount you wish to bet
- 3rd – state the type of wager,
- 4th – state the program number(s) of the horse(s) that you wish to bet
Example: “4th race, $2 to win on number 5″ or” 2nd race, $10 to show on number 1″ BEFORE LEAVING THE WINDOW/KIOSK: Make certain to check your tickets and count your change. HOLD ALL TICKETS UNTIL RACE IS OFFICIAL. In case of objection or disqualification, do not throw away or try to cash your tickets until the race is “official”.
WIN, PLACE & SHOW All Races
If you bet to WIN, you collect if your horse finishes FIRST. If you bet to PLACE, you collect if your horse finishes FIRST or SECOND. If you bet SHOW, you collect if your horse finishes FIRST, SECOND, or THIRD
DAILY DOUBLE – Races 1, 2, 5 & 6
To win a Daily Double, you must select the winner of the first half and the second half of the Daily Double on a single ticket.
This bet must be purchased PRIOR TO THE FIRST DESIGNATED RACE OF THE DAILY DOUBLE Race 1 or Race 5.
EXACTA – All Races
To win an exacta, you must select horses that will finish First AND Second on a single ticket. The two horses must finish in the exact order. Please note that this race is also called “Perfecta” at some race tracks.
TRIFECTA – All Races
To win a Trifecta, you must select the horses that finish first, second AND third, in the exact order on a single ticket.
Forgot to cash out at the end of TRFH 2025?
No worries, you can take your ticket stub to any Maryland Jockey Club (MJC) location to cash out. The closest location to FHSEZ is the OTB at the Hollywood Casino in Perryville is the closest location to the fairgrounds; it’s at 1201 Chesapeake Overlook Parkway, Perryville, MD 21903.
Tickets are good for up to one year from August 30th, 2025. (Tickets expire 8/30/26)
Machines from AmTote
Find out how to work the New Self-Service Terminals from AmTote via clicking this link here. We will have personnel on site at the event in the Pari-Mutuel/’Betting Building’ and in each Lawn Seating section.
For the pdf instructions with photo, click here. Instructions will also be in the Event Program.
Printed race programs will be available at the event.
As this is a free event with unpredictable attendance, supplies may be limited. The program will also be posted on our website on the day of the event.