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 606 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 606 Horse Racing events that are currently available. You can choose between upcoming races, such as Nagoya on 02 October, Busan on 02 October, Charles Town on 03 October, Matamata on 03 October. You also have the option of betting on future races, such as Chepstow on 10 October, Moonee Valley on 23 October, Keeneland on 30 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?

On the 06:50 Nagoya Win Each Way race, if you bet £10 on Sacrifice at odds of 17.0, you could win £170, On the 07:00 Busan Win Each Way race, if you bet £10 on Golden Spot at odds of 51.0, you could win £510. 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.

Featured Racing

13:21Gowran Park

2m Mdn Hrd • 13 Runners • Good Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

Michonne

Jockey: Donagh Meyler (-)

Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington

F: 725- | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-0

13/8

Bunker Buster

Jockey: P. Byrnes (-)

Trainer: Charles Byrnes

F: 2-3 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

15/8

Ivatt

Jockey: J. W. Kennedy (-)

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

F: 35 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

11/4

Spirit of Stars

Jockey: Danny Gilligan (-)

Trainer: Cian Michael Collins

Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

14/1

Liath Mor

Jockey: K. E. Buckley (-)

Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell

Age: 4 | Weight: 11-0

30/1

13:31Wolverhampton

1m4f Hcap • 10 Runners • Standard

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

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Arlecchinos Rex

Jockey: Rose Dawes (-)

Trainer: Mark Usher

F: 32377713 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-11

13/8

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Amalou

Jockey: Warren Fentiman (-)

Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler

F: 980-81 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-8

9/4

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Tiger Beetle

Jockey: Zoe Lewis (7)

Trainer: Thomas Faulkner

F: 87357835 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-10

7/1

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This Rib

Jockey: Ashley Lewis (-)

Trainer: David Loughnane

F: 46-P05466 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-3

15/2

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Ten Sixty Six

Jockey: Conor Whiteley (3)

Trainer: David O'Meara

F: 97946524 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-6

10/1

13:38Hexham

2m Nov Hrd • 7 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

Ride Like A Girl

Jockey: Gavin Sheehan (-)

Trainer: Jamie Snowden

F: 31/344-122 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-0

4/5

Dark Tide Rising

Jockey: Kielan Woods (-)

Trainer: Tom George

F: 31 | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-13

6/5

Rhythm Of Life

Jockey: Mr Harry O'Dwyer (7)

Trainer: Tom George

F: 54/597-4 | Age: 5 | Weight: 10-7

11/1

Ebchester

Jockey: Nathan Moscrop (-)

Trainer: Susan Corbett

F: 44 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-0

14/1

Whin Cover

Jockey: Conor O'Farrell (-)

Trainer: John Dawson

F: 75-5 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-0

14/1

13:50Ascot

7f Hcap • 18 Runners • Good Firm

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 5 Places

Extra Places

(3)

TEX

Jockey: Mr Simon Walker (-)

Trainer: George Baker

F: 3-2301921 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-5

11/4

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Son

Jockey: Mr Thomas Easterby (3)

Trainer: Tim Easterby

F: 34062352 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-5

8/1

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Norcross Brow

Jockey: Mr Henry Callan (-)

Trainer: Charlie Clover

F: 83121123 | Age: 3 | Weight: 11-2

13/2

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Signcastle City

Jockey: Mr Jack Loughnane (7)

Trainer: Richard Hannon

F: 02325434 | Age: 6 | Weight: 10-13

17/2

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Kimeko Glory

Jockey: Mr James Hills (5)

Trainer: Charles Hills

F: 45043123 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-5

12/1

13:56Gowran Park

2m Mdn Hrd • 22 Runners • Good Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

The Captains Word

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

Trainer: Henry De Bromhead

F: 3 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-12

7/4

Detroit Maverick

Jockey: Reserve (-)

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

F: 225- | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-12

5/2

Lirakali

Jockey: Jordan Colin Gainford (-)

Trainer: Henry De Bromhead

F: 2 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-12

10/3

Cosmic Front

Jockey: P. Townend (-)

Trainer: W. P. Mullins

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

9/2

Midfield Magic

Jockey: Keith Donoghue (-)

Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell

F: 4- | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-12

7/2

14:06Wolverhampton

5f Mdn Stks • 9 Runners • Standard

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(4)

Lowcountry

Jockey: Alec Voikhansky (-)

Trainer: Tom Ward

F: 03 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-7

5/2

(8)

Sable Island

Jockey: Harry Davies (-)

Trainer: Chris Dwyer

F: 33765577 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

11/2

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Classic Bellini

Jockey: S. B. Kirrane (-)

Trainer: Tim Easterby

F: 73 | Age: 2 | Weight: 8-13

4/1

(7)

Anna Belardo

Jockey: Gina Mangan (-)

Trainer: Dr Richard Newland

F: 36752 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-4

11/2

(2)

Decem Carolinae

Jockey: Finley Marsh (-)

Trainer: Jack Jones

F: 69 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

13/2

14:13Hexham

2m4f Nov Hcap Hrd • 7 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

Dantes Inferno

Jockey: David Noonan (-)

Trainer: Tony Culhane & Stella Barclay

F: 3/4344-762 | Age: 7 | Weight: 10-12

5/4

Drumlee Myth

Jockey: Mr N. Mcparlan (3)

Trainer: Sean Mcparlan

F: 2086/59-16 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-12

9/4

Knockeranna Rose

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt (3)

Trainer: Susan Corbett

F: 684832-40 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-2

15/2

Order Another One

Jockey: Ryan Mania (-)

Trainer: Dianne Sayer

F: 754 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-8

11/2

Time Was

Jockey: Oscar Palmer (7)

Trainer: Philip Kirby

F: 434-P858P | Age: 9 | Weight: 10-11

10/1

14:25Ascot

7f Nov Stks • 5 Runners • Good Firm

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(4)

Pink Larkspur

Jockey: William Buick (-)

Trainer: John & Thady Gosden

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

13/8

(3)

Learning

Jockey: Pat Dobbs (-)

Trainer: Richard Hannon

F: 542 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

15/8

(2)

Concurrent

Jockey: C. T. Keane (-)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

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

3/1

(1)

Ibtekar

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark (-)

Trainer: Ed Walker

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

8/1

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Indias Ridge

Jockey: Sean Levey (-)

Trainer: Richard Hannon

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

11/1

14:31Gowran Park

2m Cond Hrd • 7 Runners • Good Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

Royal Hollow

Jockey: C. M. Quirke (-)

Trainer: A. Slattery

F: 00121-320 | Age: 8 | Weight: 10-11

7/4

Gino Bella

Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan (5)

Trainer: Patrick T. Foley

F: 624P-3113 | Age: 6 | Weight: 10-7

5/2

Daboya

Jockey: D. E. Mullins (-)

Trainer: R. Donohoe

F: 041-1 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-1

7/2

Speisialta

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

Trainer: Anthony John Black

F: 4-R0120 | Age: 6 | Weight: 10-7

13/2

A Law Of Her Own

Jockey: Donagh Meyler (-)

Trainer: Emmet Mullins

F: 3U691-U87 | Age: 9 | Weight: 10-11

10/1

14:41Wolverhampton

6f Nov Stks • 7 Runners • Standard

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(6)

Inkberrow

Jockey: Harry Davies (-)

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford

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

4/9

(2)

Lahan Kingman

Jockey: Billy Loughnane (-)

Trainer: Richard Hughes

F: 3-2244 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

7/2

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Moonlight Melody

Jockey: Luke Morris (-)

Trainer: Donald Mccain

F: 54436 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

17/2

(3)

Ventana

Jockey: Rob Hornby (-)

Trainer: Charles Hills

F: 8-529 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

10/1

(1)

Kodi Blue

Jockey: T. Kiely-Marshall (3)

Trainer: Ismail Mohammed & Jose Santos

Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

33/1

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13:21Gowran Park

2m Mdn Hrd • 13 Runners • Good Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

Michonne

Jockey: Donagh Meyler (-)

Trainer: Mrs J. Harrington

F: 725- | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-0

13/8

Bunker Buster

Jockey: P. Byrnes (-)

Trainer: Charles Byrnes

F: 2-3 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

15/8

Ivatt

Jockey: J. W. Kennedy (-)

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

F: 35 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

11/4

Spirit of Stars

Jockey: Danny Gilligan (-)

Trainer: Cian Michael Collins

Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

14/1

Liath Mor

Jockey: K. E. Buckley (-)

Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell

Age: 4 | Weight: 11-0

30/1

Charles Kickham

Jockey: P. J. Cody (7)

Trainer: Kieran Purcell

F: 8465 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

33/1

Plus Or Minus

Jockey: R. J. Condon (5)

Trainer: P. A. Fahy

F: 50 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

100/1

Robbie Diamonds

Jockey: J. J. Slevin (-)

Trainer: P. A. Fahy

F: 06 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

30/1

Sapphire Jewel

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

Trainer: Colin Motherway

F: 3-0 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-0

40/1

Feel Like Ash

Jockey: Sean Flanagan (-)

Trainer: Paul Nolan

F: 0 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

33/1

Quarry Road

Jockey: Miss Ella Herbison (7)

Trainer: Moses Mccabe

Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

50/1

Magna Gee Gee

Jockey: A. P. Kelly (-)

Trainer: Patrick J. Flynn

F: R9 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

Miners Cabin

Jockey: Phillip Enright (-)

Trainer: Kevin Thomas Coleman

F: 98- | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

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