The other players then place their bets. The bookmaker announces the selected horse card and turns it over to reveal it. Selections are settled in accordance with the odds. The next odds card is turned over and so on. Staking Each player including the bookmaker places an agreed amount onto the table.
Players take it in turn to start the betting.
The players stake to win any amount up to the amount on the table which includes any money bet on other selections. The bookmaker takes all the remaining money on the table after six races. The next round begins, new money is placed on the table and the new bookmaker takes over. Handicapping Each odds card has been calculated to offer no advantage to either bookie or player. To allow an advantage to the bookie a deduction of an agreed percentage from winning bets can be made.