When you get to the window: Say the name of the track (Hollywood Park, Belmont, etc.) This is important because the Jockey Club broadcasts races from many tracks simultaneously.

Next: Say the race number your betting on.

Then: The amount of your bet. For Win, Place and Show bets, the minimum amount is $2. You can usually play exotic wagers (Exacta, Trifecta, for example), for $1 units.

After That: The type of bet. (Win, Place, Exacta, and so forth.)

Finally: The number of the horse.

If you wanted to bet $2 on the #3 horse to come in first in the sixth race at Hollywood Park, you'd say:

"Hollywood Park, race three, $2 to win on number 3."