Futures wagers are accepted on the basis all-in run or not, entered or not. Except where specifically stated otherwise, wagers are lost on an Futures bet if a selection does not take part and no Rule 4 (Deductions) is made from winning Futures bets. If a race is postponed to another day, bets placed in the Futures book will stand, providing the initial entry stage is not re-opened, in which case bets are deemed no action. If a race is abandoned, or declared no action, bets placed in the Futures book will be deemed no action. If the running surface is altered (e.g., Turf to Dirt/All Weather or vice versa), all Futures bets will be deemed no action.
When the same horse is taken to win two or more races in Futures 2 Leg Parlays, 3 Leg Parlays and Multi Leg Parlays special reduced odds will be offered.
Classic and other Trials
On days when classic or other trials occur, Futures betting may be suspended and new odds issued.
Jockey Club Rule 121
Jockey Club Rule 121 decrees that Stewards are empowered to reduce the numbers in a race if, at the overnight declaration stage, too many have been left in for the safety of horses and jockeys. Futures bets on horses compulsorily withdrawn will be deemed no action and wagers returned. Bookmakers in these circumstances are authorized to make appropriate deductions from winning bets on the race, depending on the odds of the withdrawn horse(s) at the time of withdrawal in accordance with Rule 4 (Deductions). On the “Day of the Race Prices” Rule 4 (Deductions) will also apply.
Futures Settlement
Futures bets are settled at the Price and Place terms applicable at the time of acceptance. Should a wrong Price or Place terms be given in error, we reserve the right to settle the bet at the correct Price/Place terms that were available at the time the bet was struck.
Multi-Event Wagers with Scratches
Should a wager struck at a price on the day of an event couple selection(s) in that event with selection(s) in future event(s), then if the first selection(s) does not run, the wager will be executed on the remaining selection(s) on the basis of all-in, run or not.
Rule 4 (Deductions) Table
Deduction table for scratches other than Futures - Cents in the $