What is a Quinella Bet?
A Quinella bet is an exotic horse racing wager where you pick two horses to finish in the top two spots in any order. You don’t need to guess which one will come first or second.
How Does a Quinella Bet Work?
In a Quinella, you’re betting into a pool with other punters. After you place your bet, the operator (like TAB in Australia) takes a commission. Then, the remaining pool is split among all the punters who selected the correct two horses in the first two positions, no matter the order. The more winners, the lower the payout.
What is the Difference Between a Quinella and an Exacta?
A Quinella allows you to pick the first two horses in any order. In contrast, an Exacta requires you to select the horses in the correct order (first and second).
How Much Does a Quinella Bet Cost?
A basic Quinella bet costs A$1 for one combination of two horses. You can bet more, and the return will be multiplied based on your stake.
What is a Boxed Quinella?
A Boxed Quinella lets you pick more than two horses. For example, if you box three horses, the cost is A$3 because you have three possible combinations. The more horses you box, the more combinations you have, and the higher the price.
What Does Quinella Payout?
The Quinella payout depends on the size of the betting pool and how many people picked the same combination. The payout is typically better than a win bet, but it varies. If you use flexi betting, your payout will be based on your flexi percentage.
How Do Quinella Odds Work?
Quinella odds depend on the size of the betting pool and the number of punters who selected the winning combination. These odds fluctuate and are only known after the race.
What is a Flexi Quinella Bet?
A Flexi Quinella allows you to place a smaller bet and still get a share of the payout based on your stake percentage. For example, if you bet $5 at 50% flexi, you’ll get 50% of the payout if your Quinella bet wins.
How Do I Place a Quinella Bet?
- Log in to your TAB account.
- Select the race you want to bet on.
- Choose Quinella as your bet type.
- Pick two horses you think will finish in the top two spots in any order.
- Enter your stake and confirm your bet.
What Happens If My Quinella Selection Is Scratched?
You’d get a refund if one of your selected you scratched. If you have multiple selections in a Boxed Quinella, the flexi percentage will be recalculated, and the bet will still stand.
Is a Quinella Better Than a Trifecta?
A Trifecta bet is more challenging to win because you have to pick the first three horses in the correct order. A Quinella is more manageable, as it only requires selecting the top two horses, no matter the order. However, a Trifecta generally pays higher.
Can You Make a Quinella Bet on Every Horse?
Technically, you could bet a Quinella on every horse in the race, but this would be expensive. Also, the payout may not cover your bet, leading to a loss.
What is the Difference Between a Quinella and a Duet?
A Duet requires picking two of the top three finishers, while a Quinella requires picking the top two horses in any order.
What’s the Best Quinella Strategy?
A good Quinella strategy is to bet when you believe two horses are well ahead of the rest of the field or when one horse has value, and you’re confident the other will place in the top two.
How Much Did the 2020 Melbourne Cup Quinella Pay?
In the 2020 Melbourne Cup, the Quinella between Twilight Payment and Tiger Moth paid $97.20 on SuperTAB.
Why is It Called a Quinella?
” Quinnella” comes from the Spanish word “uiniela,” which refers to a betting game used in the U.S. in the 1940s.
FAQs About Quinella Bets
How do I win a Quinella bet?
To win a Quinella bet, pick the two horses that will finish in the top two spots in any order.
Can I bet on a Quinella if one of my horses gets scratched?
Yes! If one of your selected horses is scratched, you’ll get a refund, and the rest of your bet will still stand, potentially with a higher flexi percentage if you have a boxed bet.
What is a Boxed Quinella?
A Boxed Quinella lets you select more than two horses. You win the bet if two of your horses finish in the top two.
What happens if I bet on every horse for the Quinella?
Betting on every horse for a Quinella can get expensive. The payout might not be enough to cover your stake, potentially leading to a loss.
How much does a Quinella cost?
A single Quinella costs $1 for each combination of two horses. The cost increases if you opt for a Boxed Quinella, where you select more horses.
Is the Quinella payout higher than a winning bet?
Yes, the Quinella payout is typically higher than a winning bet because it’s more challenging to make (selecting the top two horses). However, the payout can vary depending on the betting pool.
What is a Flexi Quinella?
A Flexi Quinella lets you place a smaller bet and still receive a percentage of the payout based on your stake.
How Can you Determined Quinella bet odds ?
Quinella odds are determined by the total amount in the betting pool and the number of punters who have placed the same bet. These odds fluctuate and are only available after the race.
Can you bet on Quinella in every race?
You can place a Quinella bet on most horse races where exotic bets are offered. Just look for the Quinella option on the betting site or app.
