Betting Dictionary

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Rag

The outsider. A runner that is not expected to have much chance of winning. (click to edit)

Return

Total money paid out by a bookie. Both Stake plus the winnings. (click to edit)

Reverse bet

See Up and Down (click to edit)

Ringer

A horse (or greyhound) entered in a race under another's name - usually a good runner replacing a poorer one. (click to edit)

Roller

See Round the Clock (click to edit)

Round Robin

A bet consisting of 10 bets (3 pairs of "Single Stakes About" bets plus 3 doubles and 1 treble) involving three selections in different events. (click to edit)

Round Robin (US)

A series of three or more teams into two-team wagers. (click to edit)

Round the Clock

Three selections or more - a stake on each "ABC" stakes on the other two rotating clockwise, e.g., ABC, BCA, CAB. Also known as "ABC," "Box Up" or "Roller." (click to edit)

Roundabout

A bet consisting of 3 bets involving three selections in different events (i.e. 1 single any to come and double stake double on remaining two selections, 3 times). (click to edit)

Rounder

3 selections, 3 bets - 10p win A, if cash 10p double BC; 10p win B, if cash 10p double AC, 10p win C, if cash 10p double AB. (click to edit)

Rule 4c

The Tattersall's Committee provide the rules for horse racing in the UK. This rules governs prices offered by bookies in the event of withdrawals, non-runners, non-starters. (click to edit)