The pick 6 wager actually has two payoffs, one for bettors who pick all six winners, and a smaller payoff for those who pick five out of six. The total pick 6 betting pool is divided by percentage between the two payouts, along the lines of 75% for the six-winner pool and 25% for the five-winner pool.

How does a Pick 6 carryover work?

A carryover is when no wins occur at the end of a race on a particular wager type – for example, a Pick 4, Pick 5 or Pick 6. … The carryover continues from race to race until a lucky winner or winners collect the prize pool, which can reach millions of dollars.

How many places are paid in a 6 horse race?

If there are five, six or seven runners in a race, then there are two places available, meaning there is a payout if backed each-way on horses who finish first or second, at 1/4 of the odds. All races with between eight and eleven runners will pay out on the first three places at 1/5 of the odds.