A Quinella Box bet is picking the top two horses from any number of horses. Finishing order does not matter. The minimum Quinella Box is 3 horses.
Quinella Box bets cost $2 per combination. Some tracks offer $1 per combination.
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The following video explains how to place this bet. The steps are the same for Exacta, Trifecta and Superfecta. Rewind the video to review each straight bet.
Quinella Box Cost Calculation: ( (Number of horses x (Number of horses – 1) ) / 2 ) x Cost per Combination
A 3 horse Quinella Box means there are 3 possible finishing combinations. Your bet will cost $6, $2 per combination.
3 horse cost = ( (3 horses x (3 horses -1)) / 2) x $2 = $6
4 horse cost = ( (4 horses x (4 horses -1)) / 2) x $2 = $12
5 horse cost = ( (5 horses x (5 horses -1)) / 2) x $2 = $20
Example: $2 Quinella Box Bet
Sample procedure for how to make a Quinella Box Bet from a horse racebook
- Select the “Quinella Bet” from your racebook’s wagering menu.
- Note the horses in the race, listed on the left. The next “ML” column lists the odds.
- Select 3 horses to finish first and second. Remember, final order does not matter. In this diagram, the first horse has 5/2 odds. The second horse has 8/5 odds. The third horse has 2/1 odds.
- You must click the “Box” button. This indicates the bet is Quinella Box and not a straight Quinella.
- ***Notes: 2 of your 3 horses must finish in the first and second positions.
For example you bet horses Chris, Art and Hank. Suppose Chris and Art finish first and second, respectively. The bet would win. If Art and Hank finished first and second, the bet would also win. But if horse Neal ends up first or second, the bet would lose. You did not choose Neal in your box.
| Finishing Order | Cost Each |
|---|---|
| 10,6 or 6,10 | $2 |
| 6,8 or 8,6 | $2 |
| 10,8 or 8,10 | $2 |
| Total Cost | $6 |
Quinella Box Cost Calculation: ( (Number of horses x (Number of horses – 1) ) / 2 ) x Cost per Combination
| Horses | Combinations | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | $6 |
| 4 | 6 | $12 |
| 5 | 10 | $20 |
| 6 | 15 | $30 |
| 7 | 21 | $42 |
| 8 | 28 | $56 |
| See Also |
|---|
| Quinella Betting |
| Quinella Wheel Betting |
| Exacta Betting |