‘Final Field’ is the list of official acceptors nominated to start in the race, as declared by the relevant racing authority.
All In
Prior to the release of the ‘Final Field’ for a race, all wagers are subject to ‘All In’ betting rules, meaning refunds are not payable on scratchings nor will deductions be applied to winning wagers. The only exception is for markets operating under ‘Before Noms’ conditions, where a wager struck […]
Deductions
Deductions are a percentage reduction applied to the face value of a wager as the result of another runner being scratched from the race after the wager was struck. Deductions are based upon the Fixed Odds price of the scratched runner at the time it was withdrawn and are applied […]
Refunds & Deductions
For any race under ‘Final Field’ conditions, Fixed Odds Win, Place, Quinella, Insurance (2 and 3 Places), Favout and other nominated exotic wagers are subject to ‘Refund & Deductions’ betting rules. This means refunds are payable on scratchings but deductions may be applied to winning wagers.
First Past The Post / Protest Payout
Winning Fixed Odds Win and Place singles wagers struck on ‘Final Field’ Australian, and selected International, Thoroughbred, Harness and Greyhound events will be settled upon the release of Tote interim dividends. Any dividends paid will then be retained regardless of the result of any protest lodged. All other wager types […]
Greyhound Box Number Challenge
A market is offered which box number will score the most number of points for winners and place-getters for the specified Greyhound meeting. Points are awarded on a 3, 2, 1 basis for the placing of 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively in each race. Any points gained by a reserve […]
Jockey Challenge
A market is offered on which jockey will score the most number of points for winners and place-getters for the specified Thoroughbred meeting. Points are awarded on a 3, 2, 1 basis for the placing of 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively in each race. If two or more jockeys finish […]
Leading Trainer
A market is offered on which trainer will score the most number of points for winners and place-getters for the specified series of races. Points are awarded on a 3, 2, 1 basis for the placing of 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively in each race. If two or more trainers […]
Minimum Stake
The current RWWA minimum stake amounts for Fixed Odds racing wagers are as follows:-
Top Half vs Bottom Half
A market is offered on whether the winner of the Thoroughbred or Harness race will come from the top half of the field or the bottom half of the field according to race-book order. If the field cannot be split evenly, the “Top Half” will be allocated the extra runner. […]