In games of poker that use community cards, such as Texas Hold’em and Omaha, a two pair made from two player’s cards and the two highest community cards is called a ‘top two’. It call also be a bet type in horseracing.
What is a top two bet in horseracing?
Top two betting in horse racing refers to betting on a horse to finish in either the first or second position in a race. If you place a top two bet on a specific horse and that horse finishes first or second, your bet is a winning bet. This type of bet offers higher chances of winning compared to a win bet (betting on a horse to finish first) but usually comes with lower odds and payouts because you’re covering two possible outcomes (first or second place).
Top two betting is popular among bettors who are looking for a safer option than a win bet, especially if they believe a particular horse has a good chance of finishing near the top but might face tough competition for the win. It’s a common bet type in horse racing and provides a slightly higher chance of winning compared to betting on a horse to win outright.