Definitions for "Placepot"
Keywords:  tote, bookies, race, jackpot, six
Select the first 6 runners at a meeting to finish in the first 3 in an 8 or more entries race; 1st or 2nd in races with 5, 6 or 7 entries; 1st in races with 4 or less entries. It is as well to have 2 runners in the same race particularly in one of 4 entries, or if the race seems tight on selections. Bookies have separate slips for this bet, and the runner's number is entered instead of the name.
Tote bet requiring selection of horses to be placed in the first six races.
Uk Tote bet where your selection in the first six races of a meeting has to be placed to receive a share of the pool. Jackpot bet also available where your selection in the first six races of a meeting has to win for you to receive a share of the pool. Paid to £1.00.