How do you accumulate points?

In Showdown, your point total determines your position on the leaderboard. Here's how points are accumulated:

1. Winning Selections
   • When your selected horse wins a race (leg), you earn points.
   • Points awarded are equal to the Best Tote odds for that horse.
     
     
2. Place Selections
   • You also earn points if your selected horse places (usually 2nd or 3rd, depending on field size).
   • Again, points awarded are based on the Best Tote place odds.
     
     
3. Best Tote Odds
   • "Best Tote" refers to the highest dividend offered among the major totalizators.
   • This system ensures you always get the best possible point value for your selections.
     
     
4. No Points Scenarios
   • In races where there is no official place dividend, only the win selection earns points.
   • If your horse doesn't win or place, you receive no points for that leg.
     
     
5. Accumulation
   • Your total points are the sum of all points earned across the legs.
   • Both wins and places contribute to your overall score.
     
     
6. Leaderboard Position
   • The more points you accumulate, the higher you'll climb on the leaderboard!