Gaming rules and answers

Horse-racing rules

Withdrawals, dead heats, each-way terms and abandoned races. These answers focus on the actual question, with source references and conditions where applicable.

1. What's the best way to calculate an each-way dead heat for fifth place?
2. What happens when my each-way horse finishes fourth but there were three paid places?
3. What does Rule 4 mean when two horses are scratched after I bet?
4. Can the same horse be a non-runner in one bet and a loser in another?
5. What is the best way to check if a reserve horse triggered a Rule 4 deduction?
6. Why did my each-way bet only return the place portion after a dead heat?
7. How do I settle a Lucky 15 when one horse is a non-runner?
8. Does an each-way accumulator win if four horses win and one only places?
9. What's the best bet type for understanding horse-racing deductions without confusing rules?
10. Can a horse be disqualified after the weigh-in and my bet be reversed?
11. What happens if the starting stalls open but a horse stays behind?
12. How is a photo-finish dead heat different from two horses crossing together unofficially?
13. What does 'best odds guaranteed' mean if Rule 4 also applies?
14. What happens if a horse race changes surface from turf to all-weather?
15. How can I compare each-way terms when bookmakers offer four versus six places?
16. What is the best way to calculate a forecast bet when one horse is scratched?
17. What happens to a tricast if two horses dead heat for second?
18. What's the best way to understand an ante-post bet on a horse that changes trainer?
19. Can a horse win the race but lose my 'winning distance' bet?
20. How do I check why my placepot lost when one leg had a favourite substitution?
21. What is the best way to verify a jockey-challenge market after a late replacement?
22. How is a race declared 'no race' for betting after a false start?