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 547 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 547 Horse Racing events that are currently available. You can choose between upcoming races, such as Sonoda on 03 September, Te Aroha on 03 September, Hipo Chile on 04 September, Penn National on 04 September. You also have the option of betting on future races, such as Ascot on 05 September, Kentucky Downs on 05 September, ParisLongchamp on 06 September, Curragh on 13 September. 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 04:15 Sonoda Win Each Way race, if you bet £10 on Gray Rule at odds of 6.0, you could win £60, On the 04:28 Te Aroha R9 1400m Mdn race, if you bet £10 on Hip Flask at odds of 3.5, you could win £35. 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.

Betfair Sprint Cup Festival Day 1

13:30Haydock

1m4f Hcap • 13 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 4 Places

Extra Places

(11)

Flightofthephoenix

Jockey: Mr James Hills (5)

Trainer: Charles Hills

F: 353-77211 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-5

(4)

Austrian Theory

Jockey: Mr Thomas Easterby (3)

Trainer: Tim Easterby

F: 3-5975853 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-1

(10)

Star Start

Jockey: Miss Charli Parker (5)

Trainer: Ruth Carr

F: 38532122 | Age: 6 | Weight: 10-3

(1)

Id Go Maniac

Jockey: Miss Georgia King (5)

Trainer: Alan King

F: 14-852431 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-2

(6)

Revelio

Jockey: Mr Henry Callan (-)

Trainer: Tom Clover

F: 6-90254 | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-8

14:05Haydock

1m Nov Stks • 9 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(2)

Burning Up

Jockey: Clifford Lee (-)

Trainer: K. R. Burke

F: 1 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-9

4/6

(5)

Austin

Jockey: Tom Eaves (-)

Trainer: Kevin Ryan

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

6/1

(6)

Zarak Crown

Jockey: Oisin Mcsweeney (-)

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

6/1

(1)

Hands To Yourself

Jockey: Hector Crouch (-)

Trainer: Michael Bell

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

11/1

(7)

Dancing Dunes

Jockey: Charles Bishop (-)

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

F: 5 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

14/1

14:40Haydock

7f Nov Stks • 7 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(4)

Flying Pirate

Jockey: Charles Bishop (-)

Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton

F: 13 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-8

6/5

(1)

Reflect On Glory

Jockey: Clifford Lee (-)

Trainer: K. R. Burke

F: 31 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-8

15/8

(3)

Maliqui

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: Charlie Fellowes

F: 5 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-1

(5)

All I Know

Jockey: Sam James (-)

Trainer: Phillip Makin

F: 5 | Age: 2 | Weight: 8-13

15/2

(6)

Perfect Gal

Jockey: David Allan (-)

Trainer: Rebecca Menzies

Age: 2 | Weight: 8-13

12/1

15:17Haydock

7f Nursery • 12 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 3 Places

(9)

Katies Cavalier

Jockey: Hector Crouch (-)

Trainer: David Loughnane

F: 56641 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-5

(2)

Green Titan

Jockey: Pat Cosgrave (-)

Trainer: George Boughey

F: 0264 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-4

5/1

(11)

Gerrys Darling

Jockey: Clifford Lee (-)

Trainer: Roger Fell

F: 87213 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-4

(10)

Koodini

Jockey: David Probert (-)

Trainer: Hugo Palmer

F: 9022310 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-8

11/2

(8)

Diplomata

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: William Haggas

F: 453 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-3

11/2

15:52Haydock

6f Nov Stks • 8 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(3)

Sharadd

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: William Haggas

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

2/1

(7)

Does Mary Know

Jockey: Charles Bishop (-)

Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton

F: 62 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

10/3

(8)

Time To Play

Jockey: Clifford Lee (-)

Trainer: K. R. Burke

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

(2)

Chapel Stream

Jockey: Callum Shepherd (-)

Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

7/1

(6)

Deputy Vice

Jockey: Rhys Elliott (5)

Trainer: Rebecca Menzies

F: 344 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

6/1

16:25Haydock

1m2f Hcap • 7 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(6)

D BF

Hoseki

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: William Haggas

F: 34-1114 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-7

11/10

(1)

Hollywell Stream

Jockey: Callum Shepherd (-)

Trainer: Jane Chapple-Hyam

F: 2-6251 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-4

7/2

(3)

Star Cast

Jockey: Jake Dickson (5)

Trainer: Gemma Tutty

F: 31132112 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-5

5/1

(7)

Polygram

Jockey: David Allan (-)

Trainer: Tristan Davidson

F: 66342121 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-1

11/2

(2)

Lady Roisia

Jockey: Hector Crouch (-)

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

F: 31-3U8 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-9

17:00Haydock

1m2f Hcap • 14 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 4 Places

Extra Places

(5)

Storm Point

Jockey: Ashley Lewis (3)

Trainer: Ed Walker

F: 954-1617 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-4

3/1

(2)

Nightsinwhitesatin

Jockey: C. Horgan (5)

Trainer: Edward Bethell

F: 442-24222 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-11

5/2

(9)

Sharp Move

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: William Haggas

F: 41-88 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-12

11/2

(3)

C D

Pol Roger

Jockey: Rhys Elliott (5)

Trainer: Michael Dods

F: 908-82341 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-7

13/2

(11)

C D BF

Pearl Eye

Jockey: Lauren Young (5)

Trainer: Jim Goldie

F: 34136146 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-8

6/1

Next Races

05:15Sonoda

Win Each Way • 12 Runners

Win

(11)

Momono Kotonoha

Jockey: Shingo Oyama (-)

Trainer: Yoshimi Masayuki

F: 964622 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-9

(5)

Milk Alpha No

Jockey: Kotani Teppei (-)

Trainer: Norio Tanaka

F: 433215 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-7

(1)

Gray Rule

Jockey: Sasaki Serei (-)

Trainer: Shinobu Noda

F: 742426 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-5

(3)

O Shin Candy

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara (-)

Trainer: Tsuyoshi Komaki

F: 810545 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-9

(6)

Hamburg Hammer

Jockey: Shoichi Kawahara (-)

Trainer: Hiroyuki Tsuchiya

F: 809875 | Age: 6 | Weight: 8-9

05:28Te Aroha

R9 1400m Mdn • 12 Runners

Win

(1)

1. Hip Flask

Jockey: Sam Mcnab (2)

Trainer: Ross Mccarroll

F: 2x24 | Age: 6 | Weight: 1-13

9/4

(4)

10. Must Bee

Jockey: Hayley Hassman (1)

Trainer: Shaun & Emma Clotworthy

F: x7533 | Age: 4 | Weight: 1-12

15/4

(10)

5. Papparazzi

Jockey: George Rooke (-)

Trainer: Pam Gerard

F: 2500x | Age: 4 | Weight: 1-13

5/1

(5)

4. Bacana

Jockey: Jasmine Fawcett (-)

Trainer: Alex Oliveira

F: 74 | Age: 4 | Weight: 1-13

6/1

(9)

6. Iron Throne

Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor (-)

Trainer: Darrel Lang

F: 0408 | Age: 5 | Weight: 1-13

11/1

05:30Warrnambool

R3 1200m 3yo • 10 Runners

Win

(9)

8. Star Rotation

Jockey: Thomas Stockdale (-)

Trainer: Ciaron Maher

F: 8x3 | Age: 4 | Weight: 1-13

11/5

(7)

5. Mister Solly

Jockey: Tom Madden (-)

Trainer: Adam Chambers

F: 633 | Age: 5 | Weight: 1-13

5/2

(8)

4. Ilberidinshotgun

Jockey: John Allen (-)

Trainer: Emma Church

F: x5224 | Age: 5 | Weight: 1-13

16/5

(1)

2. Big Vee

Jockey: Linda Meech (-)

Trainer: Tom Dabernig

F: 59x | Age: 4 | Weight: 1-13

5/1

(10)

3. Flaws And Sins

Jockey: Jack Hill (-)

Trainer: Shane Jackson

Age: 4 | Weight: 1-13

17/2

05:33Redcliffe

R2 1780m Pace M • 8 Runners

Win

6. Usual Suspect

Jockey: Layne Dwyer (-)

Trainer: Jack Butler

F: 65x11 | Age: 3

3/10

5. Call Kelly

Jockey: Jack Chapple (-)

Trainer: Grant Dixon

F: 14x65 | Age: 3

5/1

1. Little Whippet

Jockey: Adam Richardson (-)

Trainer: Colin Godden

F: 35325 | Age: 4

6/1

9. Floras Folly

Jockey: Trent Dawson (-)

Trainer: Trent Dawson

F: 33966 | Age: 3

9/1

8. MacKelmore Chex

Jockey: Peter Greig (-)

Trainer: Peter Greig

F: 89602 | Age: 4

25/1

05:40Coffs Harbour

R4 1212m Hcap • 8 Runners

Win

(3)

9. A Touch From Fayt

Jockey: Raymond Spokes (-)

Trainer: Trevor Whittington

F: 61941 | Age: 6 | Weight: 1-11

15/8

(7)

3. Jewels Statement

Jockey: Olivia Dalton (2)

Trainer: Samantha Mcguren

F: 65261 | Age: 6 | Weight: 1-13

5/1

(5)

4. Flying Shelly

Jockey: Liberty Smyth (2)

Trainer: Sally Taylor

F: x1750 | Age: 7 | Weight: 1-13

4/1

(6)

5. Golden Copper

Jockey: Andrew Mallyon (-)

Trainer: Aiden St Vincent

F: 0x195 | Age: 8 | Weight: 1-12

4/1

(2)

2. Patrioticintention

Jockey: Grace Palmer (3)

Trainer: Samantha Mcguren

F: 11350 | Age: 7 | Weight: 2-0

5/1

05:47Northam

R1 2200m Mdn • 9 Runners

Win

(1)

3. Major Magnus

Jockey: Jarrad Noske (-)

Trainer: Brad Graham

F: 69063 | Age: 5 | Weight: 1-12

5/4

(8)

1. Obscentino

Jockey: Sharni Webster (3)

Trainer: Keri D'Orsogna

F: 77802 | Age: 6 | Weight: 1-12

16/5

(5)

4. Sylva Jack

Jockey: Zephen Johnston-Porter (-)

Trainer: Darren Mcauliffe

F: 78365 | Age: 4 | Weight: 1-12

10/3

(7)

6. Long Shanks

Jockey: Troy Turner (-)

Trainer: Colin Webster (JNR)

F: 07 | Age: 4 | Weight: 1-12

10/1

(4)

7. Daisiesfortheladys

Jockey: Brandon Louis (-)

Trainer: Ryan Hill

F: 30x05 | Age: 4 | Weight: 1-11

17/2

05:50Sonoda

Win Each Way • 9 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(1)

Fifth Door

Jockey: Kenta Sugiura (-)

Trainer: Takamasa Suwa

F: 8223 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-11

(2)

Years Straight

Jockey: Koichi Takahata (-)

Trainer: Masayoshi Mozaki

F: 855678 | Age: 8 | Weight: 8-9

(3)

Tasman Highway

Jockey: Takanori Nagai (-)

Trainer: Shinji Otsuka

F: 000009 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-0

(4)

Arc Rioso

Jockey: Osamu Shimohara (-)

Trainer: Takamasa Suwa

F: 560057 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-0

(6)

Kurino Achiever

Jockey: Toyokazu Tano (-)

Trainer: Hiroaki Watase

F: 114642 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-0

05:55Mackay

R3 1300m CL6 • 7 Runners

Win

(5)

1. Contemporary

Jockey: Adam Sewell (-)

Trainer: Lachie Manzelmann

F: 86027 | Age: 7 | Weight: 1-13

6/5

(4)

7. Lucky Lass

Jockey: Nathan Thomas (-)

Trainer: Rebecca Binder

F: 13223 | Age: 4 | Weight: 1-10

11/5

(7)

2. The Extreme Cat

Jockey: Aidan Holt (-)

Trainer: Lachie Manzelmann

F: 48973 | Age: 7 | Weight: 1-13

10/3

(6)

3. Kings Duty

Jockey: Warwick Satherley (-)

Trainer: Kerrod Smyth

F: x1046 | Age: 7 | Weight: 1-13

5/1

(2)

8. Me Time

Jockey: Tahlia Fenlon (-)

Trainer: Jessica Kuhn

F: 6x9x5 | Age: 6 | Weight: 1-10

14/1

06:00Warrnambool

R4 1400m Mdn • 9 Runners

Win

(2)

1. Captain Redbeard

Jockey: Declan Bates (-)

Trainer: Ciaron Maher

F: 7x3 | Age: 4 | Weight: 1-13

5/4

(7)

8. Just My Lot

Jockey: Linda Meech (-)

Trainer: Tom Dabernig

F: 30x42 | Age: 4 | Weight: 1-12

2/1

(10)

11. Compassion

Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf (-)

Trainer: Trent Busuttin & Natalie Young

Age: 3 | Weight: 1-12

2/1

(1)

4. Pappa Ritch

Jockey: Tom Madden (-)

Trainer: Shane Jackson

F: 47 | Age: 5 | Weight: 1-13

9/1

(6)

10. Spotlight On Curly

Jockey: Craig Newitt (-)

Trainer: Rene Pompe

F: 0x967 | Age: 4 | Weight: 1-12

66/1

06:04Te Aroha

R10 1400m Hcap • 14 Runners

Win

(5)

6. Elle Mcfab

Jockey: Warren Kennedy (-)

Trainer: David Greene

F: 90294 | Age: 6 | Weight: 1-12

9/2

(9)

5. Girlzgirlzgirlz

Jockey: Tom Wigram (3)

Trainer: Donna Logan

F: 4102 | Age: 4 | Weight: 1-12

4/1

(2)

1. Golden Point

Jockey: Ace Lawson-Carroll (-)

Trainer: Annabelle Johnson

F: 7x213 | Age: 4 | Weight: 1-13

15/2

(14)

11. Gracetheace

Jockey: George Rooke (-)

Trainer: Gavin Opie

F: 72105 | Age: 5 | Weight: 1-12

13/2

(8)

12. Shuffle The Pack

Jockey: Michael Mcnab (-)

Trainer: Ralph Manning

F: 215x5 | Age: 5 | Weight: 1-12

13/2

Next Races

13:30Haydock

1m4f Hcap • 13 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 4 Places

Extra Places

(11)

Flightofthephoenix

Jockey: Mr James Hills (5)

Trainer: Charles Hills

F: 353-77211 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-5

(4)

Austrian Theory

Jockey: Mr Thomas Easterby (3)

Trainer: Tim Easterby

F: 3-5975853 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-1

(10)

Star Start

Jockey: Miss Charli Parker (5)

Trainer: Ruth Carr

F: 38532122 | Age: 6 | Weight: 10-3

(1)

Id Go Maniac

Jockey: Miss Georgia King (5)

Trainer: Alan King

F: 14-852431 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-2

(6)

Revelio

Jockey: Mr Henry Callan (-)

Trainer: Tom Clover

F: 6-90254 | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-8

(13)

Spirit Catcher

Jockey: Mr Daniel Perrin (7)

Trainer: Philip Kirby

F: 12285754 | Age: 7 | Weight: 10-8

13/2

(5)

Recobella

Jockey: Miss Natasha Cookson (5)

Trainer: Philip Kirby

F: 7-3525121 | Age: 5 | Weight: 10-6

(2)

Alpine Sierra

Jockey: Miss Kayleigh Williams (5)

Trainer: Jim Goldie

F: 23111935 | Age: 8 | Weight: 10-10

(9)

Roland Garros

Jockey: Mr Cian Murphy (5)

Trainer: Hayley Burton

F: 59-517347 | Age: 5 | Weight: 10-12

25/1

(7)

Shahbaz

Jockey: Miss Brodie Hampson (-)

Trainer: Archie Watson

F: 90-824666 | Age: 6 | Weight: 10-3

33/1

(12)

Ribble River

Jockey: Mr Jack Loughnane (7)

Trainer: Lizzie Quinlan

F: 1/3623413- | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-1

(3)

Red Derek

Jockey: Miss Teagan Padgett (5)

Trainer: Lisa Williamson

F: 23356-446 | Age: 10 | Weight: 9-12

(8)

Cavalry Call

Jockey: Miss Amy Collier (-)

Trainer: Patrick Morris

F: 8777-8700 | Age: 5 | Weight: 10-1

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