Horse Racing Betting & Odds

Q: Horse Racing Betting Odds at Betfair

Bet on Horse Racing on the Betfair Sportsbook. You can find odds and place bets on 470 Horse Racing events, taking place on various Horse Racing racecourses such as Warwick, Salisbury, Ffos Las, or Chelmsford City.

Q: How do odds work on Horse Racing?

Odds are calculated in Horse Racing based on the horse’s chances of success in their race. You will traditionally see these odds displayed as a fraction. The odds at the top of the list are the horses that are considered the favourites, while further down the list, you will see the outsiders. You can decide if you want to back one of the favourites or take a chance with an outsider.

Q: What markets are available for Horse Racing betting at Betfair?

On Betfair Sportsbook, you can bet on 470 Horse Racing events that are currently available. You can choose between upcoming races, such as Mombetsu on 29 July, Nagoya on 29 July, Valparaiso on 30 July, Penn National on 30 July. You also have the option of betting on future races, such as Newmarket on 01 August, Thirsk on 01 August, Moonee Valley on 23 October, Flemington (AUS) on 02 November. Every race in the UK and Ireland, as well as meetings from around the world, are available each day here at Betfair . You will also find Ante-Post markets for big races in flat and jump racing on our site. You can find a range of specials on our horse racing page that are related to the daily racing, while long-term markets such as the British Trainers Championship and British Jockeys Championship can be bet on across the season.

Q: How much could you win by betting on Horse Racing?

. Your potential return in horse depends on the bet type and odds of your selections. In a multiple, if all your selections win, you could accumulate a larger return than you would by placing level stakes on each runner individually. By placing a single bet, you only need one horse to win to pick up a return. If you choose to take the odds at the time the bet is placed, we will display your potential returns for you, so you know exactly how much you will win.

Q: What are the most prestigious Horse Racing Competitions to bet on?

The UK spring racing schedule kicks off with the Cheltenham Festival, which features the showpiece Gold Cup and several other Grade I races. The event is famed for its atmosphere, in particular the Cheltenham roar which accompanies the start of the first race. You can view Horse Racing Tips here. Also in the spring is the Grand National held at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool, which is the richest jumps race in Europe. The race is watched by hundreds of millions worldwide and is famous for attracting viewers not normally interested in racing. The highlights of the summer flat racing schedule includes the Epsom Derby, which offers the highest prize of any single race in Britain. It is one of five English Classic races and forms the middle leg of the Triple Crown along with the 2,000 Guineas and St Leger. The Royal Ascot meeting in June is also one of flat racing’s jewels with eight Group 1 races and the highest total prize pot of any race meeting in Britain. The race is famed for its daily Royal processions which precede the action. Other famous UK and Ireland racecourses with notable meetings include Newmarket, York, Goodwood, Doncaster, the Curragh and Leopardstown. Outside of the British Isles, popular races include the Kentucky Derby, held in the USA in the springtime; the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, hosted in Paris in the autumn; and November’s Melbourne Cup, held in Australia.

Q: What are the big 5 Horse Races in the UK?

The five biggest horse races in the United Kingdom are known as the British Classics. These iconic races are run during the flat racing season and are open to horses that are three years old. They are as follows. The 2,000 Guineas Stakes is the first of the five British Classic races on the calendar and is held at Newmarket Racecourse in Suffolk in either late April or early May. The 2,000 Guineas Stakes was first held in 1809 and is run over a distance of one mile. The 1,000 Guineas Stakes is the second of the five British Classic races and is also held at Newmarket Racecourse in Suffolk. The 1,000 Guineas Stakes is traditionally staged on the Sunday after the 2,000 Guineas Stakes and is run over a distance of one mile. The first running of the 1,000 Guineas Stakes was in 1814. The Oaks Stakes is the third of the five British Classics and is held at Epsom Downs Racecourse at either the back end of May or early June. The Oaks Stakes is run over one mile, four furlongs, and six yards. First run in 1779, the Oaks Stakes is one of the most prestigious events on the flat racing calendar. The Derby Stakes is the penultimate race of the five British Classics and is run at Epsom Downs Racecourse on the first Saturday of June every year. The Derby Stakes was first held in 1780 and is run over one mile, four furlongs, and ten yards. The St Leger Stakes is the final of the five British Classics and is held at Doncaster Racecourse in September. Run over one mile, six furlongs, and 132 yards, the St Leger Stakes is the longest of the five British Classics. As well as being the furthest in distance, the St Leger Stakes is also the oldest of the British Classics having been first run in 1776.

Q: What are the most popular types of bets in Horse Racing?

The most popular bet type in Horse Racing is for a selection to win the race. You can choose to take the horse’s odds at the time the bet is struck or you can choose SP (starting price). Multiple bets such as Lucky 15s, Yankees and Accumulators are also popular in horse racing. These allow you to add more than one selection to your bet and help you generate larger potential returns.

Q: What is the first Classic of the 2026 Flat season?

The 2000 Guineas at Newmarket on Saturday 2 May. Run over a straight mile on the Rowley Mile course, it is the opening leg of the Triple Crown and the first real test of the three-year-old crop. The 1000 Guineas for fillies follows on Sunday 3 May.

Q: Why is the York Dante Festival important for antepost punters?

It is the last major staging post before the Derby and Oaks markets are finalised. The Dante Stakes regularly produces the Derby favourite, and the Musidora Stakes reshapes the Oaks betting. For punters who have taken early prices, the Dante Festival is either validation or a trigger to hedge. For those waiting, it is often the best moment to strike before the market contracts.

Goodwood & Galway Multis

Winners for Wathnan

Tierra Del Toro

11/2

Win • 13:50 Goodwood • 1m4f Hcap

J: James Doyle • T: Ralph Beckett

Wild Blossom

11/8

Win • 14:25 Goodwood • 5f Cond Stks

J: James Doyle • T: K. R. Burke

Oisin Murphy Double

Hatteen

9/4

Win • 13:50 Goodwood • 1m4f Hcap

J: Oisin Murphy • T: Andrew Balding

Fast Track

7/2

Win • 14:25 Goodwood • 5f Cond Stks

J: Oisin Murphy • T: Andrew Balding

Buicks Beautys

Opera Ballo

7/2

Win • 16:10 Goodwood • 1m Grp 1

J: William Buick • T: Charlie Appleby

Calling A Star

8/1

Win • 17:00 Goodwood • 6f Hcap

J: William Buick • T: Richard Hughes

Irish Raider Multi

Cannes

9/2

Win • 13:50 Goodwood • 1m4f Hcap

J: D. B. McMonagle • T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien

Gstaad

11/4

Win • 16:10 Goodwood • 1m Grp 1

J: Ryan Moore • T: Aidan O'Brien

In Haggas We Trust

Infraad

9/4

Win • 13:50 Goodwood • 1m4f Hcap

J: Tom Marquand • T: William Haggas

Lake Forest

18/1

Win • 16:10 Goodwood • 1m Grp 1

J: Cieren Fallon • T: William Haggas

Favourites Multi

Flora Of Bermuda

11/4

Win • 15:00 Goodwood • 7f Grp 3

J: James Doyle • T: Andrew Balding

Bow Echo

11/10

Win • 16:10 Goodwood • 1m Grp 1

J: Billy Loughnane • T: George Boughey

Lucky Last Multi

Under The Twilight

11/2

Win • 17:00 Goodwood • 6f Hcap

J: Harry Davies • T: Michael Blake

Bobby Bennu

11/2

Win • 17:40 Goodwood • 7f Hcap

J: Ray Dawson • T: Roger Varian

Willie Mullins Multi

Al Arrivee

9/4

Win • 17:05 Galway • 2m6f Mdn Hrd

J: Mr P. W. Mullins • T: W. P. Mullins

Venusienne

5/1

Win • 18:05 Galway • 2m1f Hcap Hrd

J: Harry Cobden • T: W. P. Mullins

Joseph O'Brien Multi

Shoda

11/4

Win • 17:05 Galway • 2m6f Mdn Hrd

J: J. J. Slevin • T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien

Kirkland Sioux

6/1

Win • 19:50 Galway • 1m1f Hcap

J: Declan McDonogh • T: Joseph Patrick O'Brien

Jack Kennedy Multi

Macshadow Des Crai

10/1

Win • 17:35 Galway • 2m6f Hcap Hrd

J: J. W. Kennedy • T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Nowwhatdoyouthink

13/2

Win • 18:40 Galway • 2m7f Grd3 Hcap Chs

J: J. W. Kennedy • T: Gordon Elliott

13:50Goodwood

1m4f Hcap • 8 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(3)

Infraad

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: William Haggas

F: 2-313 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

5/2

(6)

Hatteen

Jockey: Oisin Murphy (-)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

F: 35-221 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-0

2/1

(7)

D BF

Cannes

Jockey: D. B. Mcmonagle (-)

Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien

F: 2-210 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-7

4/1

(1)

Tierra Del Toro

Jockey: James Doyle (-)

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

F: 212-39 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-9

13/2

(9)

Bay Royale

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin (-)

Trainer: Harry Eustace

F: 4-12 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-1

13/2

14:25Goodwood

5f Cond Stks • 9 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(2)

Wild Blossom

Jockey: James Doyle (-)

Trainer: K. R. Burke

F: 10 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

6/4

(1)

Fast Track

Jockey: Oisin Murphy (-)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

F: 3201 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

4/1

(5)

Hidden Gift

Jockey: Oisin James Orr (-)

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey

F: 25 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

5/1

(6)

Zigazig Ah

Jockey: Saffie Osborne (-)

Trainer: Richard Spencer

F: 211 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

7/1

(9)

Divine Whisper

Jockey: Billy Loughnane (-)

Trainer: George Boughey

F: 21 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

11/1

15:00Goodwood

7f Grp 3 • 14 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 4 Places

Extra Places

(4)

Flora Of Bermuda

Jockey: James Doyle (-)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

F: 23039-101 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-9

5/2 ▸ 11/4 ▸ 5/2

(6)

Sayidah Dariyan

Jockey: Ryan Moore (-)

Trainer: Richard Hughes

F: 134170-39 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-6

10/3 ▸ 3/1 ▸ 10/3

(7)

Zanthos

Jockey: Oisin Murphy (-)

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford

F: 121-90 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-13

9/2 ▸ 4/1 ▸ 9/2

(9)

C D

Planet Seeker

Jockey: Jamie Spencer (-)

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

F: 13-41 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-13

6/1 ▸ 11/2 ▸ 5/1

(1)

Radiant Beauty

Jockey: Marco Ghiani (-)

Trainer: James Owen

F: 4113-6101 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-6

10/1 ▸ 9/1 ▸ 8/1

15:35Goodwood

5f Grp 3 • 11 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(7)

Pershaada

Jockey: Sean Levey (-)

Trainer: Richard Hannon

F: 3214 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-0

11/4

(2)

Crownbreaker

Jockey: David Egan (-)

Trainer: Kevin Philippart De Foy

F: 3251 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-0

9/2

(4)

Adonius

Jockey: Kaiya Fraser (-)

Trainer: Rebecca Menzies

F: 111 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-3

5/1

(1)

Sale Shark

Jockey: Oisin Murphy (-)

Trainer: Hugo Palmer

F: 155 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-3

5/1

(3)

El Floridita

Jockey: Rowan Scott (-)

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler

F: 512 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-3

7/1

16:10Goodwood

1m Grp 1 • 12 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(4)

Bow Echo

Jockey: Billy Loughnane (-)

Trainer: George Boughey

F: 111-11 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

1/1

(1)

Gstaad

Jockey: Ryan Moore (-)

Trainer: Aidan O'Brien

F: 12221-212 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

3/1

(3)

Opera Ballo

Jockey: William Buick (-)

Trainer: Charlie Appleby

F: 61121-113 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-10

4/1

(5)

Lake Forest

Jockey: Cieren Fallon (-)

Trainer: William Haggas

F: 62207-151 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-10

20/1

(7)

Ten Bob Tony

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark (-)

Trainer: Ed Walker

F: 1830-4811 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-10

20/1

16:35Goodwood

1m Arab Grp 1 • 9 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

1. Hm Alchahine A

3. Lippo De Carrere A

5. Rb Kingmaker A

8. Lacaro Du Croate A

7. Hajmah A

17:00Goodwood

6f Hcap • 27 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 5 Places

Extra Places

(27)

Under The Twilight

Jockey: Harry Davies (-)

Trainer: Michael Blake

F: 078-62441 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-10

7/1

(2)

Supreme King

Jockey: Oisin Murphy (-)

Trainer: David Evans

F: 53551222 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-10

6/1

(17)

Calling A Star

Jockey: William Buick (-)

Trainer: Richard Hughes

F: 4292-1714 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-5

11/1

(4)

Sir Garfield

Jockey: Jason Hart (-)

Trainer: John & Sean Quinn

F: 19607-116 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-12

11/1

(3)

Lunar Melody

Jockey: James Doyle (-)

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey

F: 5-25 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-3

10/1

17:05Galway

2m6f Mdn Hrd • 20 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

Al Arrivee

Jockey: Mr P. W. Mullins (-)

Trainer: W. P. Mullins

F: 2/12-41 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-5

5/2

Mr Hollywood

Jockey: B. Hayes (-)

Trainer: W. P. Mullins

F: 3 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-12

11/4

Shoda

Jockey: J. J. Slevin (-)

Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien

F: 33/3397- | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-5

9/4

Jeroboam Machin

Jockey: Donagh Meyler (-)

Trainer: Emmet Mullins

F: 8-43 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-12

13/2

Frankies Freebie

Jockey: H. E. Sexton (7)

Trainer: Adrian Sexton

F: 0/32240-22 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-12

12/1

17:35Galway

2m6f Hcap Hrd • 23 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 5 Places

Extra Places

Lucy Wang

Jockey: Donagh Meyler (-)

Trainer: Emmet Mullins

F: 0500/P3- | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-6

11/2

Coded Welder

Jockey: Danny Gilligan (-)

Trainer: Cian Michael Collins

F: 323300-24 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-10

6/1

Tangara Bay

Jockey: E. M. O'Sullivan (7)

Trainer: Peter Fahey

F: 24/451- | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-7

9/2

Mighty Berkshire

Jockey: Mr D. L. Queally (-)

Trainer: Declan Queally

F: 553700-4 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-6

7/1

C D

Hees Dynamite

Jockey: Patrick Michael O'Brien (5)

Trainer: Eric Mcnamara

F: 371511P-2 | Age: 8 | Weight: 12-0

15/2

17:40Goodwood

7f Hcap • 20 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 5 Places

Extra Places

(5)

D BF

Bobby Bennu

Jockey: Ray Dawson (-)

Trainer: Roger Varian

F: 382550-42 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-10

9/2

(10)

Crimson Spirit

Jockey: Ryan Moore (-)

Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler

F: 440-30142 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-6

6/1

(11)

Oliver Show

Jockey: Billy Loughnane (-)

Trainer: George Boughey

F: 84795-004 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-4

7/1

(8)

Hawksbill

Jockey: George Wood (-)

Trainer: Richard Spencer

F: 220-50607 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-8

8/1

(6)

D BF

Goldmoyne

Jockey: Mason Paetel (5)

Trainer: James Owen

F: 13954223 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-4

15/2

18:05Galway

2m1f Hcap Hrd • 22 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 5 Places

Extra Places

Venusienne

Jockey: Harry Cobden (-)

Trainer: W. P. Mullins

F: 0P/1-3 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-9

9/2

Samba Train

Jockey: Joshua Halford (7)

Trainer: Enda Bolger

F: 6/21614-1 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-5

13/2

Bossy Bird

Jockey: H. E. Sexton (7)

Trainer: T. Gibney

F: 0/88-42 | Age: 6 | Weight: 10-4

8/1

Zahra Dodville

Jockey: C. M. Hogan (5)

Trainer: James Owen

F: 36/513-2 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-0

11/1

Astelia

Jockey: Sam Ewing (-)

Trainer: Peter Fahey

F: 22270-222 | Age: 7 | Weight: 10-4

11/1

18:40Galway

2m7f Grd3 Hcap Chs • 25 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 5 Places

Extra Places

Funiculi Funicula

Jockey: P. Townend (-)

Trainer: W. P. Mullins

F: 193/4321-1 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-8

7/2

Nowwhatdoyouthink

Jockey: J. W. Kennedy (-)

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

Age: 7

6/1

Rockys Diamond

Jockey: M. J. Kenneally (5)

Trainer: Declan Queally

F: 4/012466-0 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-2

17/2

C D

Will The Wise

Jockey: Keith Donoghue (-)

Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell

F: 5/2214021- | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-7

7/1

Downmexicoway

Jockey: D. J. O'Keeffe (-)

Trainer: Henry De Bromhead

F: 7/P012134- | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-2

8/1

19:15Galway

1m4f Mdn • 20 Runners • Good Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(21)

Daddy Long Legs

Jockey: Mr P. W. Mullins (-)

Trainer: W. P. Mullins

F: 3-92 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-12

11/4

(18)

Abbotsford

Jockey: Mr Finian Maguire (-)

Trainer: D. K. Weld

F: 8-2 | Age: 3 | Weight: 11-1

11/4

(3)

Sunny South West

Jockey: Mr D. O'Connor (-)

Trainer: Edward F. Power

F: 2 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-12

11/2

(13)

Mergus Serrator

Jockey: Mr D. G. Lavery (-)

Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell

F: 6-445 | Age: 3 | Weight: 11-1

7/1

(19)

Run For Mahler

Jockey: Miss A. L. Fitzgibbon (7)

Trainer: Charles Byrnes

Age: 7 | Weight: 11-7

14/1

19:50Galway

1m1f Hcap • 11 Runners • Good Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 4 Places

(4)

Johnny Soda

Jockey: Adam Caffrey (-)

Trainer: Adrian Mcguinness

F: 2-0315711 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-9

7/2

(8)

Moonlit Sun

Jockey: Shane Foley (-)

Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington

F: 31 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-13

4/1

Kirkland Sioux

Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh (-)

Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien

Age: 3

11/2

(3)

Krasimir

Jockey: G. F. Carroll (-)

Trainer: G. M. Lyons

F: 323-2331 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-8

8/1

(11)

Minella Rockett

Jockey: J. M. Sheridan (-)

Trainer: John Nallen

F: 0432-45 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-4

9/1

20:20Galway

2m1f Hcap • 21 Runners • Good Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 5 Places

Extra Places

(6)

Gaoth Chuil

Jockey: C. D. Hayes (-)

Trainer: T. M. Walsh

F: 7/4-911 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-13

7/2

(5)

Rakki

Jockey: William James Lee (-)

Trainer: W. P. Mullins

F: 43920/0- | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-7

5/1

(3)

Cock And Bull

Jockey: S. Coen (5)

Trainer: Emmet Mullins

F: 4702629-3 | Age: 5 | Weight: 10-2

11/2

(1)

C D BF

Slurricane

Jockey: Shane Foley (-)

Trainer: Ross O'Sullivan

F: 843/71-406 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-11

7/1

(22)

Black Heather

Jockey: G. F. Carroll (-)

Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell

F: 3-44 | Age: 7 | Weight: 9-10

10/1

OddsBoosts

Wednesday's Racing Specials

Next Races

13:50Goodwood

1m4f Hcap • 8 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(3)

Infraad

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: William Haggas

F: 2-313 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

5/2

(6)

Hatteen

Jockey: Oisin Murphy (-)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

F: 35-221 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-0

2/1

(7)

D BF

Cannes

Jockey: D. B. Mcmonagle (-)

Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien

F: 2-210 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-7

4/1

(1)

Tierra Del Toro

Jockey: James Doyle (-)

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

F: 212-39 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-9

13/2

(9)

Bay Royale

Jockey: Pierre-Louis Jamin (-)

Trainer: Harry Eustace

F: 4-12 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-1

13/2

(8)

Sea And Sun

Jockey: Silvestre De Sousa (-)

Trainer: Charlie Johnston

F: 224 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-6

20/1

(5)

Baltic Fleet

Jockey: William Buick (-)

Trainer: Ian Williams

F: 51-232 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-12

22/1

(2)

Parisian Scholar

Jockey: Rowan Scott (-)

Trainer: Charlie Johnston

F: 1-2370411 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-6

40/1

Unnamed Favourite

Unnamed 2nd Favourite

(4)

Blue Hercules

Jockey: Billy Loughnane (-)

Trainer: William Muir & Chris Grassick

F: 84202 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-12

Non Runner