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 533 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 533 Horse Racing events that are currently available. You can choose between upcoming races, such as Maronas on 29 August, Hipo Chile on 29 August, Charles Town on 30 August, Prairie Medw on 30 August. You also have the option of betting on future races, such as Newmarket on 03 October, 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 18:00 Maronas Win Each Way race, if you bet £10 on Soul Carioca 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 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.

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19:00Maronas

Win Each Way • 6 Runners

Win

(5)

Blue Paradise

Jockey: Diogo Nicolas Gonzalez (-)

Trainer: Facundo Santesteban

F: 2221 | Age: 3

(1)

Soul Carioca

Jockey: Vagner Leal (-)

Trainer: Jorge Javier Rey (CS)

F: 6140 | Age: 3

(3)

Ur Glamurous

Jockey: Eric Acosta (-)

Trainer: Facundo Santesteban

F: 4212 | Age: 3

(2)

Che Nena

Jockey: Brian Nahuel Olivera (-)

Trainer: Facundo Santesteban

F: 61 | Age: 3

(7)

La Inalcanzable

Jockey: Maximo Adrianno Gonzalez (-)

Trainer: Sergio G. Dorneles

F: 432055 | Age: 3

19:22Colonial Downs

R5 6f Mdn Claim • 6 Runners

Win

(6)

Gigi Spirit

Jockey: Nik Juarez (-)

Trainer: Saffie A. Joseph

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

(9)

Flashy Aviator

Jockey: Samuel Marin (-)

Trainer: Rohan G. Crichton

F: 4 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-7

(8)

Aqua Blaze

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez (-)

Trainer: Michael J. Trombetta

F: 3-55742 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-7

(7)

Mahira

Jockey: Luis Fuenmayor (7)

Trainer: Abraham Gardea

F: 05 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-0

(3)

Deltawinninghand

Jockey: Ubardo Casique (-)

Trainer: Roland P. Clement Iii

F: 960 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-7

19:22LISIEUX

Win Each Way • 13 Runners • Standard

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Maverick De Fael

Jockey: C Mesnil (-)

Trainer: T H Duvaldestin

F: h1-h4h2h2h1h1 | Age: 4 | Weight: 0-0

Maya Du Pommeau

Jockey: A Andre (-)

Trainer: Antonin Andre

F: h3hDm6h4h1h1 | Age: 4 | Weight: 0-0

Moon Star For You

Jockey: R Lamy (-)

Trainer: R Lamy

F: h6-h3hDh0hDh3 | Age: 4 | Weight: 0-0

Mix Cash

Jockey: S Ernault (-)

Trainer: F Lamare

F: h1h2h7-h9h0h3 | Age: 4 | Weight: 0-0

Molly Du Vallon

Jockey: Y Lebourgeois (-)

Trainer: Antoine Lherete

F: hDh7h7h3h4h6 | Age: 4 | Weight: 0-0

19:28Delaware Park

R5 5f Allw • 8 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(4)

Rye Diggitydog

Jockey: Jorge F. Hernandez (-)

Trainer: Hugh I. Mcmahon

F: 142653-25 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-9

11/4

(7)

Pure Octane

Jockey: Julio A. Hernandez (-)

Trainer: Mclean Robertson

F: 5321 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-4

7/2

(6)

Shear Magic

Jockey: Teshawn Hazelwood (-)

Trainer: Blake Kelly

F: 4131-91 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-9

13/2

(9)

Sam Stormy

Jockey: Daniel Centeno (-)

Trainer: Mario Roberto Lopez

F: 1264-6615 | Age: 6 | Weight: 8-9

11/2

(5)

Luca Machine

Jockey: Carol Cedeno (-)

Trainer: Edward T. Allard

F: 282116-34 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-9

15/2

19:30Windsor

Going Down

1m3f Hcap • 13 Runners • Soft

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 4 Places

Extra Places

(7)

Lucky Sevens

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: James Owen

F: 76132514 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-6

10/3

(9)

Goldfinder

Jockey: Harry Davies (-)

Trainer: Patrick Chamings

F: 444425 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-9

4/1

(10)

Regulus Black

Jockey: Dylan Hogan (-)

Trainer: Julia & Shelley Birkett

F: 4553132 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-6

9/2

(12)

La Kosmos

Jockey: Luke Catton (3)

Trainer: Alan King

F: 64-788 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-6

13/2

(13)

African Gib

Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck (-)

Trainer: David Menuisier

F: 667-86 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-8

15/2

19:30Monmouth Park

R4 6f Mdn Claim • 4 Runners

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Each Way: 1/1 Odds, 1 Places

(7)

Aria D

Jockey: Charlie Marquez (-)

Trainer: Patrick B. Mcburney

F: 62-0232 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-10

6/4

(2)

My Honey Mother

Jockey: Jose C. Ferrer (-)

Trainer: Victor Barboza

Age: 3 | Weight: 8-10

7/4

(3)

Best Not Miss

Jockey: Jorge A. Vargas, Jr. (-)

Trainer: Lindsay Schultz

F: 5-4 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-10

9/4

(1)

Authentic Lady

Jockey: Abner Adorno (-)

Trainer: J. Tyler Servis

F: 75 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-10

11/2

Unnamed Favourite

19:30Fairmount Park

Win Each Way • 5 Runners

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Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(4)

Greatway

Jockey: Julio E. Felix (-)

Trainer: Michele Boyce

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

4/7

(6)

Balas Beauty

Jockey: Reynier Arrieta (-)

Trainer: Eddie M. Essenpreis

F: 6 | Age: 2 | Weight: 8-8

4/1

(1)

Gails Glory

Jockey: Brody Martinez (7)

Trainer: Michael L. Reavis

F: 48 | Age: 2 | Weight: 8-1

6/1

(5)

Juland

Jockey: Javier Diego (-)

Trainer: John C. Wainwright

Age: 2 | Weight: 8-8

6/1

(3)

Sho Jyn

Jockey: Angel Ortega Stanley (-)

Trainer: Shane Childers

Age: 2 | Weight: 8-8

9/1

19:30Maronas

Win Each Way • 8 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(1)

La Calera

Jockey: Jose Luiz Da Silva (-)

Trainer: Josiane Gulart

F: 28111 | Age: 4

(2)

Gal Costa Luz

Jockey: Hector Fabian Lazo (-)

Trainer: Roberto Solanes (CS)

F: 321062 | Age: 4

(3)

Brillantina

Jockey: Maicol De Souza (-)

Trainer: Liber Alvaro Mesa

F: 213542 | Age: 5

(4)

Que Fina Stampa

Jockey: Agustin Ezequiel Leines (-)

Trainer: Sebastian Baez

F: 115767 | Age: 6

(5)

Sevillana Keep

Jockey: Maximo Adrianno Gonzalez (-)

Trainer: Sergio G. Dorneles

F: 170482 | Age: 6

19:30San Isidro

Win Each Way • 11 Runners • Firm

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(12)

Ryan

Jockey: Adrian Maximiliano Giannetti (-)

Trainer: Alfredo Francisco Gaitan Dassie

F: 2 | Age: 3

1/2

(5)

Barba Roja

Jockey: Wilson Rosario Moreyra (-)

Trainer: Roberto Mariano Bullrich

F: 4 | Age: 3

5/1

(9)

Don Nintendo

Jockey: Brian Rodrigo Enrique (-)

Trainer: Carlos Daniel Etchechoury

Age: 3

15/2

(1)

Baby Daddy

Jockey: Lucas Fernando Martinez (-)

Trainer: Elvio Ramon Bortule

F: 54 | Age: 3

12/1

(4)

Icario

Jockey: William Pereyra (-)

Trainer: Nestor Mario Klocker

Age: 3

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19:30Windsor

Going Down

1m3f Hcap • 13 Runners • Soft

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 4 Places

Extra Places

(7)

Lucky Sevens

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: James Owen

F: 76132514 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-6

10/3

(9)

Goldfinder

Jockey: Harry Davies (-)

Trainer: Patrick Chamings

F: 444425 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-9

4/1

(10)

Regulus Black

Jockey: Dylan Hogan (-)

Trainer: Julia & Shelley Birkett

F: 4553132 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-6

9/2

(12)

La Kosmos

Jockey: Luke Catton (3)

Trainer: Alan King

F: 64-788 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-6

13/2

(13)

African Gib

Jockey: Rhys Clutterbuck (-)

Trainer: David Menuisier

F: 667-86 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-8

15/2

(5)

Dijon Gone

Jockey: George Bass (-)

Trainer: Denis Coakley

F: 6-00876 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-13

10/1

(1)

Spinney

Jockey: David Egan (-)

Trainer: Tom Clover

F: 8473 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-6

14/1

(8)

Champagne Beau

Jockey: Joe Leavy (-)

Trainer: Patrick Chamings

F: 987 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-8

18/1

(4)

Living In Hope

Jockey: George Wood (-)

Trainer: Harry Eustace

F: 05-464 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-9

20/1

(2)

Wild Rosie

Jockey: Nicola Currie (-)

Trainer: Chris Dwyer

F: 487-7607 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-0

33/1

(15)

Exquisite Skye

Jockey: Kyle Mchugh (7)

Trainer: Michael Keady

F: 3330-74 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-9

35/1

(3)

Parc Dosne

Jockey: Jason Watson (-)

Trainer: Matt Crawley

F: 6456 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-8

35/1

(6)

Billingsgate Gold

Jockey: Harry Vigors (5)

Trainer: Stuart Williams

F: 0606 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-6

28/1

Unnamed Favourite

Unnamed 2nd Favourite

(11)

Alkaios

Jockey: Georgia Dobie (-)

Trainer: Steph Hollinshead

F: 5990 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-5

Non Runner

(14)

Mister Pretentious

Jockey: Isobelle Chalmers (7)

Trainer: Luke Dace

F: 00-08042 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-10

Non Runner