noun
place or show betting; betting on a horse to finish in the top two or three
A horse racing term. A bet that wins if the selected horse finishes in the top two (for races with 7 or fewer runners) or top three (for races with 8 or more runners).
複勝で馬券を買うと、着順が2着か3着以内なら的中になる。
If you buy a ticket with a place bet, it wins if the horse finishes second or within the top three.
彼は複勝だけを狙って、堅実に馬券を買っている。
He only bets on place or show, buying tickets conservatively.