Xpressbet has empowered horseplayers with the ability to use alternate selections in popular, multi-race bets. Legal currently on California racing only, alternate selections can be used in bets like the Pick 4, Pick 5 and Pick 6. The new service currently is featured on both the desktop version of Xpressbet (all wagerpads) and the XB Mobile app.

Alternate selections allow you to have a potential, hand-picked replacement in the event of scratches that occur after a multi-race bet sequence has begun. Whereas the default process is for a horseplayer to receive the wagering favorite in a multi-race bet involving a scratched selection, players on the Xpressbet desktop will have a significant advantage in making their individual second preference.

FAQ

Which tracks can I use alternate selections?
Offered at all California tracks (Santa Anita, Del Mar, Los Alamitos TB, Los Alamitos QH. Currently California is the only state where it’s legal to accept alternate selections.

Which bets can I use alternate selections?
Offered on all Pick-N bets from Pick 4 and upward (no Pick 3/Double).

How many alternate selections can I make per race?
One. You do not have to select an alternate for every leg.

What happens if I don’t select an alternate?
If no alternate is chosen, you will receive the horse that you receive by the governing rules of that wager (generally the post-time favorite).

How do I know my alternate selections have been accepted?
The actual ticket, with alternates for a Pick 4 would look like this "1, 2 (3) / 2, 4 (3) / 7, 8 (1) / 5, 6 (1) where #3 is your alternate in the first two legs and #1 is your alternate in the third and fourth legs.

Can I use alternate selections on 1/ST BET?
This feature is currently only available on Xpressbet desktop and mobile platforms.