In USA how a straight bet is placed on horse racing?

Question

I am an american horse race bettor, and hopeful to win my horse race bets. Can you help me know, how a straight bet is placed on horse racing in America?

Answer 1

How to Place a Straight Bet
Step 1: State the race number
Step 2: State the amount of the wager
Step 3: State the type of bet
Step 4: State the horse number(s)

For example, if you want to bet $10 to win on the No. 7 horse in the third race, go up to the pari-mutuel clerk behind the window and say, "Third race, ten dollars to win on number 7." If you want to impress your friends with your grasp of the terminology, simply say "Race 3, $10 win on the 7."