Part 3: Boxing Numbers in a Quinella Bet
Boxing Numbers in a Quinella Bet
Boxing numbers in a quinella bet means that all numbers chosen are put in every possible combination to provide a greater possibility of correctly selecting the first two finishers. If the numbers 1, 2, and 5 are boxed, the combinations of 1-2, 1-5, and 2-5 are covered. As long as the first two finishers involve the numbers 1, 2, or 5, the boxed ticket is a winner. The more numbers used in a box, the greater the number of possibilities covered. However, the more numbers boxed, the greater the cost to cover the wager.
| # of choices | # of combinations | $ amount of bet | Cost of bet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | $2 | $2 |
| 3 | 3 | $2 | $6 |
| 4 | 6 | $2 | $12 |
| 5 | 10 | $2 | $20 |
| 6 | 15 | $2 | $30 |
| 7 | 21 | $2 | $42 |
| 8 | 28 | $2 | $56 |
| 9 | 36 | $2 | $72 |
| 10 | 45 | $2 | $90 |
| 11 | 55 | $2 | $110 |
| 12 | 66 | $2 | $132 |
| 13 | 78 | $2 | $156 |
| 14 | 91 | $2 | $182 |
A simple rule to remember to compute the cost of a boxed quinella wager would be as follows: number of horses to be boxed MULTIPLIED by the next lowest number DIVIDED by 2 ( because each bet is a combination ) MULTIPLIED by the dollar amount of the wager. EXAMPLE: A five-horse quinella box for $3 would be computed 5 (number of horses to be boxed) x 4 (next lowest number) DIVIDED BY 2 (because each bet is a combination) x 3 (dollar amount of the wager) = $30