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 424 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 424 Horse Racing events that are currently available. You can choose between upcoming races, such as Chatelaillon. on 12 July, Greyville on 12 July, Hawthorne on 13 July, Mountaineer on 13 July. You also have the option of betting on future races, such as Moonee Valley on 23 October, Flemington (AUS) on 02 November, Cheltenham on 14 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 11:45 Chatelaillon. Win Each Way race, if you bet £10 on Every Time Winner at odds of 13.0, you could win £130, On the 11:50 Greyville R4 1400m Stks race, if you bet £10 on King of Spin at odds of 23.0, you could win £230. 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

13:10Sligo

2m1f Mdn Hrd • 11 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

Manoir De Mirande

Jockey: J. W. Kennedy (-)

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

F: F02323-37 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

7/4

Whats New

Jockey: C. M. Quirke (-)

Trainer: A. Slattery

F: 25564-3R2 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

11/4

Pebble Island

Jockey: Patrick Michael O'Brien (5)

Trainer: John Mcconnell

F: 6U-4 | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-13

9/2

Casheldale Lass

Jockey: S. F. O'Keeffe (-)

Trainer: Andrew Kinirons

Age: 4 | Weight: 11-0

7/1

Beat The Devil

Jockey: E. Finegan (5)

Trainer: Patrick Magee

F: P-9 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

12/1

13:40Sligo

2m1f Mdn Hrd • 12 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

Returning Officer

Jockey: J. W. Kennedy (-)

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

F: 6/57 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-12

2/1

Boo Radley

Jockey: B. Hayes (-)

Trainer: W. P. Mullins

F: 05- | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-12

15/8

Brother Hollie

Jockey: Phillip Enright (-)

Trainer: Mark Mcniff

F: 0667-8 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-8

5/1

Nile Star

Jockey: S. R. Markey (7)

Trainer: Ross O'Sullivan

F: 000-5 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-8

17/2

Rosenborg

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

Trainer: P. J. Rothwell

F: 70 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-12

10/1

13:50Stratford

2m Juv Hrd • 4 Runners • Good Firm

Win

Each Way: 1/1 Odds, 1 Places

D BF

Tiny Riot

Jockey: Harry Skelton (-)

Trainer: Dan Skelton

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

10/11

Lucky Sevens

Jockey: Jonathan Burke (-)

Trainer: James Owen

F: 2 | Age: 3 | Weight: 11-0

6/5

Hello Garda

Jockey: Paddy Hanlon (5)

Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon

Age: 3 | Weight: 11-0

15/2

Just Call Me Mo

Jockey: Miss Jess Stewart (7)

Trainer: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Age: 3 | Weight: 11-0

40/1

Unnamed Favourite

14:00Dundalk

5f Hcap • 9 Runners • Standard

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(7)

The Highway Rat

Jockey: William James Lee (-)

Trainer: Andrew Oliver

F: 347346-62 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-13

9/2

(5)

Rosie Frith

Jockey: D. B. Mcmonagle (-)

Trainer: Patrick Magee

F: 17221-801 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

5/1

(1)

Eclairage

Jockey: J. J. G. Ryan (-)

Trainer: Daniel James Murphy

F: 2554-2070 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-3

17/2

(3)

Howdyadoit

Jockey: C. T. Keane (-)

Trainer: G. M. Lyons

F: 1148-4174 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-7

15/2

(8)

Collective Power

Jockey: C. D. Hayes (-)

Trainer: Edward Lynam

F: 31-563925 | Age: 8 | Weight: 8-8

9/1

14:06Perth

2m4f Nov Hrd • 5 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

Lamalric

Jockey: Sean Bowen (-)

Trainer: Olly Murphy

F: 3-13 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-7

6/5

Holy Joe

Jockey: Rian Corcoran (5)

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

F: 6-U1 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-7

5/4

Moi Mon Vieux

Jockey: Paul O'Brien (-)

Trainer: Richard Hobson

F: 2-62 | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-9

13/2

Dolly Dior

Jockey: Danny Mcmenamin (-)

Trainer: Patrick Neville

F: 57-41 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-0

8/1

Fortunes Dawn

Jockey: Derek Fox (-)

Trainer: William Young Jnr

F: 79 | Age: 7 | Weight: 10-7

14:15Sligo

2m1f Hcap Hrd • 8 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

Radar Ahead

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

Trainer: T. G. Mccourt

F: 47/2105-U5 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-2

9/4

C D

Steps In The Sand

Jockey: J. H. Williamson (5)

Trainer: Ciaran Murphy

F: 45090/88-4 | Age: 7 | Weight: 9-13

3/1

Splashing Out

Jockey: P. T. Smithers (7)

Trainer: Eoin Griffin

F: 1P7687-31 | Age: 8 | Weight: 11-7

4/1

D BF

Kenisa Sport

Jockey: Mr J. M. Halford (7)

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

F: 02/115- | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-12

6/1

Crystabel

Jockey: D. King (-)

Trainer: John Patrick Ryan

F: 27/6F7-336 | Age: 5 | Weight: 10-3

17/2

14:25Stratford

2m6f Nov Hcap Hrd • 6 Runners • Good Firm

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

Son Of Tyran

Jockey: Harry Skelton (-)

Trainer: Dan Skelton

F: P00005-17 | Age: 5 | Weight: 10-13

6/4

French Diablo

Jockey: David Bass (-)

Trainer: Max Comley

F: 68-P3 | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-8

2/1

Babychino

Jockey: Ms Sophie Carter (7)

Trainer: Alexander Gibbons

F: PP773-P53 | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-8

5/1

Bits Ballou

Jockey: Sam Twiston-Davies (-)

Trainer: Nigel & Willy Twiston-Davies

F: 86-42 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-0

11/2

League Clash

Jockey: David Noonan (-)

Trainer: Tim Vaughan

F: 97P36/ | Age: 7 | Weight: 10-7

9/1

14:35Dundalk

7f Hcap • 11 Runners • Standard

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(8)

Iff In Doubt

Jockey: William James Lee (-)

Trainer: Edward Lynam

F: 9034-4125 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-9

7/4

(10)

Kc Bear

Jockey: C. T. Keane (-)

Trainer: Noel Meade

F: 08831-242 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-9

10/3

(5)

Gonna Be Golden

Jockey: S. Coen (5)

Trainer: Andrew Oliver

F: 51-0U03 | Age: 3 | Weight: 10-2

5/1

(4)

Reimagined

Jockey: Ben Martin Coen (-)

Trainer: Daniel Mcloughlin

F: 7109-039 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-11

6/1

(3)

Sagasti

Jockey: D. B. Mcmonagle (-)

Trainer: M. D. O'Callaghan

F: 083-630 | Age: 3 | Weight: 10-0

11/1

14:41Perth

2m Hcap Chs • 6 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

Conquer The Breeze

Jockey: Ryan Mania (-)

Trainer: Adam Nicol

F: 244P-1141 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-12

2/1

Ras Kassar

Jockey: Rian Corcoran (5)

Trainer: David Pipe

F: 73/711-101 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-13

2/1

Hypotenus

Jockey: Richie Mclernon (-)

Trainer: Neil Mulholland

F: 713633-34 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-10

7/2

Garde Des Champs

Jockey: Alan Doyle (3)

Trainer: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

F: 23448-433 | Age: 10 | Weight: 11-7

13/2

Tree Top Tyson

Jockey: Brian Hughes (-)

Trainer: Patrick Neville

F: 8/662145P- | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-9

9/1

14:50Sligo

2m1f Hcap Hrd • 12 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 3 Places

Tell Us This

Jockey: M. P. O'Connor (-)

Trainer: Andrew Mcnamara

F: F8F7251-3 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-3

7/2

Phoenix Arizona

Jockey: T. E. O'Connor (7)

Trainer: J. S. Cullen

F: 93276-004 | Age: 7 | Weight: 9-10

7/2

Wolf Prince

Jockey: C. D. Smithers (7)

Trainer: Aidan Melia

Age: 10 | Weight: 11-12

6/1

Bridgehead

Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan (5)

Trainer: Noel Meade

F: 41/02 | Age: 7 | Weight: 11-5

7/1

Dairy Force

Jockey: K. C. Sexton (-)

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

F: 2442F2-02 | Age: 7 | Weight: 10-11

7/1

International Racing

13:15Deauville

6f Mdn Stks • 6 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(1)

Majnoun

Jockey: M Barzalona (-)

Trainer: F Graffard

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

5/4

(7)

Aibar

Jockey: C Demuro (-)

Trainer: J Reynier

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

4/1

(5)

Imperial Strike

Jockey: P C Boudot (-)

Trainer: A Fabre

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

(4)

Takavor

Jockey: M Guyon (-)

Trainer: C Escuder

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

11/2

(3)

Tripolitain

Jockey: C Lecoeuvre (-)

Trainer: H Ghabri

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

12/1

13:45Deauville

6f Mdn Stks • 10 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(9)

Primetime Emmy

Jockey: M Barzalona (-)

Trainer: F Graffard

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

(3)

Amnesia

Jockey: C Soumillon (-)

Trainer: C Lerner

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

5/1

(6)

Saoudienne

Jockey: M Guyon (-)

Trainer: J C Rouget

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

(1)

Oiseau Bleu

Jockey: C Demuro (-)

Trainer: M Baratti

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

6/1

(2)

Havanista

Jockey: P C Boudot (-)

Trainer: H F Devin

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

7/1

14:15Deauville

6f Hcap • 16 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 4 Places

(16)

Rozarion

Jockey: A Hamelin (-)

Trainer: M Delzangles

F: -732228 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-10

(4)

Marbellesa

Jockey: C Soumillon (-)

Trainer: M Delcher Sanchez

F: 5333 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-11

(13)

Tanques

Jockey: A Pouchin (-)

Trainer: E Libaud

F: 4-2314 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

(2)

Nay

Jockey: M Barzalona (-)

Trainer: J Reynier

F: 4-1482 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-8

(6)

Mai Dire Mai

Jockey: C Demuro (-)

Trainer: Gianluca Bietolini

F: 35-107 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-6

14:50Deauville

1m1f Hcap • 16 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 4 Places

(4)

Double Effect

Jockey: C Demuro (-)

Trainer: D Smaga

F: 0-3351 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-6

(10)

Last Sinn

Jockey: A Pouchin (-)

Trainer: S Jesus

F: -405001 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-3

(3)

Princesse Blonde

Jockey: J Moutard (-)

Trainer: Mme J Stang

F: 3-1265 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-6

(14)

Coronado

Jockey: A Molins (-)

Trainer: G Pannier

F: 000042 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-3

9/1

(8)

Seigneur

Jockey: S Tison (-)

Trainer: Mme V Head

F: -042486 | Age: 7 | Weight: 9-6

15:25Deauville

7f Grp 1 • 8 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(2)

True Love

Jockey: R L Moore (-)

Trainer: A P O'Brien

F: 18-1123 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-12

13/8

(5)

Rayif

Jockey: M Barzalona (-)

Trainer: F Graffard

F: 113-1 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

15/8

(1)

Thesecretadversary

Jockey: C Soumillon (-)

Trainer: J A Stack

F: 15-1561 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

6/1

(3)

Nighttime

Jockey: M Guyon (-)

Trainer: Chr Head

F: 12-261 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

5/1

(8)

Time To Turn

Jockey: W Buick (-)

Trainer: C Appleby

F: 21181-2 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

18/1

16:00Deauville

1m1f Hcap • 16 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 4 Places

(6)

Youm In Love

Jockey: C Lecoeuvre (-)

Trainer: F X Belvisi

F: -002325 | Age: 9 | Weight: 8-13

(15)

Cloud Man

Jockey: M Favriaux (-)

Trainer: Mme K Hoste

F: -252725 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-5

(12)

Anonyme

Jockey: F Valle Skar (-)

Trainer: A Sagot

F: 670360 | Age: 10 | Weight: 9-2

(16)

Royal Right

Jockey: L Bails (-)

Trainer: Mme R Bouckhuyt

F: 00-064 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-6

(13)

Eclair De Vati

Jockey: D Santiago (-)

Trainer: T Poche

F: 38-215 | Age: 8 | Weight: 8-12

16:35Deauville

6f Hcap • 16 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 4 Places

(14)

Crook

Jockey: M Guyon (-)

Trainer: G Mosse

F: -48503 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-4

(12)

Kendaro

Jockey: Eddy Hardouin (-)

Trainer: N Caullery

F: 979602 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-5

(1)

Territoire

Jockey: M Barzalona (-)

Trainer: Frau A Budka

F: 505761 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

(5)

Sbikha

Jockey: A Molins (-)

Trainer: M Brasme

F: 275611 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-3

(11)

Sky Dream

Jockey: C Demuro (-)

Trainer: M Baratti

F: 0444 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-3

17:10Deauville

1m1f Hcap • 15 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 3 Places

(3)

Pierre Le Grand

Jockey: M Guyon (-)

Trainer: E Lacaille

F: 702422 | Age: 7 | Weight: 9-6

(9)

Illustre Bere

Jockey: A Molins (-)

Trainer: P De Chevigny

F: 094-24 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-1

(8)

Bobby Jean

Jockey: M Calbrix (-)

Trainer: J Silva

F: 7-6092 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-2

(7)

Red Grace

Jockey: H Boutin (-)

Trainer: B Audouin

F: 024626 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-5

(2)

Dariyangel

Jockey: L Plommee (-)

Trainer: T Poche

F: 692230 | Age: 7 | Weight: 9-1

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13:10Sligo

2m1f Mdn Hrd • 11 Runners • Good

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

Manoir De Mirande

Jockey: J. W. Kennedy (-)

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

F: F02323-37 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

7/4

Whats New

Jockey: C. M. Quirke (-)

Trainer: A. Slattery

F: 25564-3R2 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

11/4

Pebble Island

Jockey: Patrick Michael O'Brien (5)

Trainer: John Mcconnell

F: 6U-4 | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-13

9/2

Casheldale Lass

Jockey: S. F. O'Keeffe (-)

Trainer: Andrew Kinirons

Age: 4 | Weight: 11-0

7/1

Beat The Devil

Jockey: E. Finegan (5)

Trainer: Patrick Magee

F: P-9 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

12/1

The Chancie Grey

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

Trainer: John Joseph Hanlon

F: 5 | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-6

12/1

Sylvie Power

Jockey: Richard Deegan (-)

Trainer: Miss Elizabeth Doyle

Age: 4 | Weight: 10-13

25/1

Emmamia

Jockey: Phillip Enright (-)

Trainer: Mark Mcniff

Age: 4 | Weight: 10-6

28/1

Bobby Kirova

Jockey: Mr J. M. Halford (7)

Trainer: Michael Butler

Age: 4 | Weight: 10-13

30/1

Megaball

Jockey: A. Balfe (7)

Trainer: Francis Casey

Age: 4 | Weight: 10-13

35/1

Noble Rocco

Jockey: Danny Gilligan (-)

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

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

33/1

Unnamed Favourite

Unnamed 2nd Favourite

Im All In

Jockey: Sam Ewing (-)

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

F: UU0-9 | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-13

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