Horse Racing Betting & Horse Racing Odds

Q: Horse Racing Betting Odds at Betfair

Bet on Horse Racing on the Betfair Sportsbook. You can find odds and place bets on 478 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: How can I bet on the Cheltenham Festival on Betfair?

You can bet on the Cheltenham Festival through the Betfair Sportsbook. Markets are available well in advance of the Festival and update continuously as money enters the market.

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

On Betfair Sportsbook, you can bet on 478 Horse Racing events that are currently available. You can choose between upcoming races, such as Saga on 28 February, Fontainebleau on 28 February, Hipo Chile on 01 March, Palermo on 01 March. You also have the option of betting on future races, such as Rosehill (AUS) on 20 March, Churchill Downs on 01 May, York on 22 August, Moonee Valley on 23 October. 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?

On the 10:50 Saga Win Each Way race, if you bet £10 on Bell No Raise at odds of 3.75, you could win £37.5, On the 10:56 Fontainebleau 1m5f Stks race, if you bet £10 on Acotango at odds of 4.0, you could win £40. 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 Cheltenham 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: Where do I find the best free Cheltenham betting tips?

You can find free horse racing tips daily on our betfair blog. Some of the best tipsters in the sport provide tips and previews of the big races.

Q: Can you lay a horse at the Cheltenham Festival on Betfair?

Yes. On the Betfair Sportsbook, you can lay a horse during Cheltenham, meaning you are betting that the horse will not win the race. This gives you more flexibility than traditional bookmakers, especially in competitive handicap races where favourites can be vulnerable.

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ITV Racing

13:10Kelso

2m1f Hcap Chs • 8 Runners • Good Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

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Doyen Du Bar

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin (-)

Trainer: Nicky Richards

F: 31121-323 | Age: 10 | Weight: 12-1

11/4

Torneo

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan (-)

Trainer: Jamie Snowden

F: 131F-2242 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-13

5/2

Breizh River

Jockey: Craig Nichol (-)

Trainer: Tristan Davidson

F: P-3493331 | Age: 8 | Weight: 11-3

5/1

Aeros Luck

Jockey: William Maggs (5)

Trainer: Sandy Thomson

F: 5F675622 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-10

13/2

Hombre De Guerra

Jockey: Derek Fox (-)

Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

F: 317/211-48 | Age: 8 | Weight: 11-11

8/1

13:25Doncaster

3m Listed Nov Hrd • 8 Runners • Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

Coolanna

Jockey: Tom Bellamy (-)

Trainer: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

F: 11 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-0

9/4

Dream Shadow

Jockey: Kielan Woods (-)

Trainer: Fergal O'Brien

F: 3/132-2114 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-0

5/2

Barra Rua

Jockey: Donagh Meyler (-)

Trainer: Emmet Mullins

F: 43131344 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-0

7/2

Park Princess

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies (-)

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball

F: 149/1217 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-0

11/1

Livingonaprayer

Jockey: Joe Anderson (-)

Trainer: Jamie Snowden

F: 5-11 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-0

10/1

13:40Kelso

2m7f Listed Chs • 4 Runners • Good Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/1 Odds, 1 Places

Protektorat

Jockey: Harry Skelton (-)

Trainer: Dan Skelton

F: 3/62142-31 | Age: 11 | Weight: 11-2

1/8

Minella Drama

Jockey: Brian Hughes (-)

Trainer: Donald Mccain

F: P/1P9P-3P4 | Age: 11 | Weight: 11-8

10/1

Aint That A Shame

Jockey: Jack Andrews (-)

Trainer: Tom Ellis

F: 9P16/ | Age: 12 | Weight: 11-2

12/1

Stolen Silver

Jockey: Miss Olive Nicholls (-)

Trainer: Georgina Nicholls

F: 19/P64-0P | Age: 11 | Weight: 11-2

40/1

Unnamed Favourite

13:55Doncaster

2m Hcap Chs • 6 Runners • Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

Mighty Bandit

Jockey: James Bowen (-)

Trainer: Warren Greatrex

F: 19P/0P-211 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-6

6/4

Queens Gamble

Jockey: Paul O'Brien (-)

Trainer: Harry Derham

F: 11/269-331 | Age: 8 | Weight: 10-10

11/5

Homme Public

Jockey: Toby Wynne (-)

Trainer: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

F: 6222-6660 | Age: 9 | Weight: 10-8

9/2

Brookie

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies (-)

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball

F: 17312-43P | Age: 9 | Weight: 11-12

15/2

Gabriels Getaway

Jockey: Rex Dingle (-)

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball

F: 5-P224U43 | Age: 9 | Weight: 10-4

10/1

14:15Kelso

2m2f Grd2 Nov Hrd • 10 Runners • Good Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

Le Beau Madrik

Jockey: Harry Skelton (-)

Trainer: Dan Skelton

F: 2-211 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-8

9/4

Starmount

Jockey: Ben Jones (-)

Trainer: Ben Pauling

F: 141 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-5

3/1

The Last Cloud

Jockey: Brian Hughes (-)

Trainer: Patrick Neville

F: 32-111433 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-5

11/2

Lord Byron

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin (-)

Trainer: Faye Bramley

F: 24 | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-7

7/1

Kosac Doudairies

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan (-)

Trainer: Jamie Snowden

F: 531-121 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-5

10/1

14:30Doncaster

3m2f Hcap Chs • 8 Runners • Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

Dartmoor Pirate

Jockey: Rex Dingle (-)

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball

F: 2/6250-511 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-7

11/4

Jasmin De Grugy

Jockey: Richie Mclernon (-)

Trainer: Anthony Honeyball

F: 11113-24F | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-3

9/2

New Order

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies (-)

Trainer: Charlie Longsdon

F: 1711-5232 | Age: 8 | Weight: 11-2

9/2

Some Scope

Jockey: Charlie Maggs (3)

Trainer: Richard Hobson

F: PP5-35510 | Age: 8 | Weight: 10-13

5/1

Destroytheevidence

Jockey: Tom Bellamy (-)

Trainer: Kim Bailey & Mat Nicholls

F: 2522-9323 | Age: 8 | Weight: 11-11

7/1

14:55Kelso

2m Hcap Hrd • 17 Runners • Good Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 5 Places

Extra Places

Spectacularsunrise

Jockey: Toby Mccain-Mitchell (5)

Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

F: 144-31126 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-5

5/1

Quaviste

Jockey: Harry Skelton (-)

Trainer: Dan Skelton

F: 10-8U25 | Age: 6 | Weight: 10-4

5/1

Cracking Rhapsody

Jockey: Craig Nichol (-)

Trainer: Ewan Whillans

F: 10171-066 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-13

5/1

Hamlets Night

Jockey: Sean Bowen (-)

Trainer: James Owen

F: 21122 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-11

11/2

CD BF

Dedicated Hero

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin (-)

Trainer: Sandy Thomson

F: 115-6782U | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-0

17/2

15:15Newbury

3m2f Hcap Chs • 9 Runners • Good Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

C BF

Brave Kingdom

Jockey: Harry Cobden (-)

Trainer: Paul Nicholls

F: 11P/3P-P2 | Age: 10 | Weight: 10-6

9/4

Gabbys Cross

Jockey: Freddie Keighley (5)

Trainer: Nick Scholfield

F: 20/82-043P | Age: 11 | Weight: 10-6

4/1

Mister Coffey

Jockey: Nico De Boinville (-)

Trainer: Nicky Henderson

F: 263/225-20 | Age: 11 | Weight: 11-4

5/1

Hang In There

Jockey: Rian Corcoran (7)

Trainer: Emma Lavelle

F: P9-427715 | Age: 12 | Weight: 12-2

9/1

Eldorado Allen

Jockey: Brendan Powell (-)

Trainer: Joe Tizzard

F: 34705-134 | Age: 12 | Weight: 11-9

9/1

15:30Kelso

2m5f Hcap Hrd • 8 Runners • Good Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

Good To Be Alive

Jockey: Sean Bowen (-)

Trainer: Olly Murphy

F: 145-221 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-11

3/1

Florida Dreams

Jockey: Brian Hughes (-)

Trainer: Nicky Richards

F: 524-22336 | Age: 8 | Weight: 11-4

16/5

Frontier Prince

Jockey: Jonathan Burke (-)

Trainer: Fergal O'Brien

F: 317-21353 | Age: 5 | Weight: 10-12

4/1

Smart Decision

Jockey: Jamie Hamilton (-)

Trainer: Tim Easterby

F: U11-31124 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-3

11/2

Bold Light

Jockey: Alan Doyle (3)

Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

F: 315-6484U | Age: 9 | Weight: 11-1

9/1

15:45Newbury

2m4f Hcap Chs • 11 Runners • Good Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

Vincenzo

Jockey: Dylan Johnston (-)

Trainer: Sam Thomas

F: 61212-221 | Age: 8 | Weight: 11-8

11/4

CD BF

Twinjets

Jockey: Harry Cobden (-)

Trainer: Paul Nicholls

F: 14/52P-11U | Age: 9 | Weight: 12-0

5/1

Blow Your Wad

Jockey: Freddie Mitchell (3)

Trainer: Gary & Josh Moore

F: 615/55-373 | Age: 8 | Weight: 11-10

15/2

Issam

Jockey: Callum Pritchard (3)

Trainer: Tom Symonds

F: 6312-1361 | Age: 8 | Weight: 11-9

7/1

C D BF

Josh The Boss

Jockey: Mr Jamie Neild (7)

Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

F: 8-8211262 | Age: 7 | Weight: 10-12

8/1

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Saturday's Racing Specials

Next Races

13:00Lingfield

1m4f Hcap • 7 Runners • Standard

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(1)

Wonder

Jockey: Billy Loughnane (-)

Trainer: James Fanshawe

F: 209664-21 | Age: 5 | Weight: 10-4

6/4

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Charlies Choice

Jockey: Taryn Langley (5)

Trainer: David Simcock

F: 422-13451 | Age: 6 | Weight: 10-2

9/4

(6)

Damascus Steel

Jockey: William Carson (-)

Trainer: Denis Quinn

F: 874201-12 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-12

5/1

(8)

Party Island

Jockey: George Bass (-)

Trainer: Denis Coakley

F: 4580228-4 | Age: 9 | Weight: 9-6

8/1

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Kingkeer

Jockey: Paddy Bradley (-)

Trainer: Simon Dow

F: 4/10207-57 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-9

11/1

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Pleasant Man

Jockey: Finley Marsh (-)

Trainer: Joey Ramsden

F: 55954-346 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-9

11/1

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Tatmeen

Jockey: Jack Dace (5)

Trainer: Luke Dace

F: 214550-96 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-4

33/1

Unnamed Favourite

Unnamed 2nd Favourite

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One Cool Dreamer

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: Alan King

F: 7/245348-2 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-9

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