Each-Way AtlasEach-way betting explained
Can you bet a forecast or tricast each way?
A forecast picks the first two finishers in order and a tricast picks the first three. Whether either can be bet each way is not settled by the bet type, because each bookmaker's rules decide it. We have not yet collected those rules, so an each-way version is Not verified, and you should read the operator's wording first.
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What the two bets are
A forecast asks you to name the horses that finish first and second, in the right order. A tricast asks for first, second and third, in the right order. Both pay from a dividend or at a price that depends on the bet.
An each-way single is different: it is two equal bets on one horse, one for the win and one for a place, as explained on what each way means. Order of finish plays no part.
The short version: a forecast or tricast tests the order of finish, and an each-way single tests one horse's position.
Is an each-way version offered?
The answer sits in the bookmaker's rules, not in a general principle. We plan to quote the definitions word for word from at least three operators, with the date, and then record whether an each-way option is mentioned.
| Operator | Definition quoted | Each-way option stated | Date read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator one | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator two | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
| Operator three | Not verified | Not verified | Not verified |
The short version: do not assume an each-way forecast exists until the operator's rules say so.
Why they differ from each-way singles
A single each-way bet has two parts and one selection. A forecast or tricast has one part and several lines when you cover more than one order.
If an operator does allow an each-way version, the same logic should apply: the cost would be set by the rules, so confirm the total stake before you confirm the bet.
Ties matter too. A dead heat changes how a dividend is shared, and the dead heat page explains the method.
The short version: read how the operator settles ties and stakes before you place any order-of-finish bet.
Example: counting the lines
Example. You choose four runners and cover every possible finishing order, at a unit stake of £0.50 per line.
- A forecast on four runners has 4 × 3 = 12 orders, so the cost is 12 × £0.50 = £6.00.
- A tricast on four runners has 4 × 3 × 2 = 24 orders, so the cost is 24 × £0.50 = £12.00.
The formulas are n × (n − 1) for a forecast and n × (n − 1) × (n − 2) for a tricast. This is arithmetic only, with no view on any horse.
The short version: covering every order multiplies the number of lines, and the lines multiply the cost.
How we checked
The definitions above are general descriptions. We have not yet read three operators' rules and have not confirmed any each-way option, so the table is Not verified.
When the rules are read, we will add exact wording with its date. We do not pick horses or suggest forecasts. See also each-way multiples and unit stake.
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