An each-way bet is two bets: one on the selection to win and one on it to place.
Stake
If you place £5 each way, the total stake is £10: £5 on the win part and £5 on the place part. This distinction matters when comparing records and calculating returns.
Place terms
The place portion is settled using stated place terms, which include the number of places paid and a fraction of the win odds. Those terms can vary with the race and operator, so they should be checked at the time of the bet.
Why tipster records need clarity
A service describing a selection as “1 point each way” is normally exposing two stake components. Any published performance record should make its staking convention clear enough for readers to understand the total amount risked.
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Last editorial build: 23 September 2026. Content is informational and does not guarantee betting outcomes.