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 564 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 564 Horse Racing events that are currently available. You can choose between upcoming races, such as Saratoga on 03 September, Hipo Chile 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 Kentucky Downs on 05 September, ParisLongchamp on 06 September, Curragh on 13 September, Newmarket on 03 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 17:50 Hipo Chile Win Each Way race, if you bet £10 on Giancarlo at odds of 6.5, you could win £65. 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 2

13:30Haydock

1m6f Hcap • 8 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

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Zimmerman

Jockey: Jake Dickson (-)

Trainer: Tim Easterby

F: 538-62361 | Age: 7 | Weight: 9-7

(1)

Dance Time

Jockey: Conor Whiteley (-)

Trainer: David Loughnane

F: 3-4597323 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-13

(5)

Gentle Warrior

Jockey: Toby Moore (-)

Trainer: K. R. Burke

F: 135-02467 | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-0

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Cascade Hall

Jockey: Shay Farmer (-)

Trainer: Jim Goldie

F: 12134337 | Age: 7 | Weight: 9-5

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Yellow Card

Jockey: Isobelle Chalmers (3)

Trainer: Mickey Bowen

F: 21146498- | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-1

8/1

14:05Haydock

1m Nov Stks • 4 Runners

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Each Way: 1/1 Odds, 1 Places

(3)

My Girl Dee Mo

Jockey: David Probert (-)

Trainer: Hugo Palmer

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

13/8

(1)

Girl Scout

Jockey: Clifford Lee (-)

Trainer: K. R. Burke

F: 53 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

5/2

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Princess Lottie

Jockey: Cieren Fallon (-)

Trainer: Philip Mcbride

F: 54 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

11/4

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Highland Girl

Jockey: Hector Crouch (-)

Trainer: Charlie Johnston

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

9/2

Unnamed Favourite

14:40Haydock

6f Nov Stks • 4 Runners

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Each Way: 1/1 Odds, 1 Places

(3)

Etonnante

Jockey: Clifford Lee (-)

Trainer: K. R. Burke

F: 17 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-7

(2)

Marsala

Jockey: Hector Crouch (-)

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

F: 47 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

7/2

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Californian Angel

Jockey: David Probert (-)

Trainer: Hugo Palmer

F: 36 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

13/2

(1)

Novah

Jockey: Faye Mcmanoman (-)

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler

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

Unnamed Favourite

15:15Haydock

6f Hcap • 14 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 4 Places

Extra Places

(14)

Kodi Lion

Jockey: Cieren Fallon (-)

Trainer: Michael Appleby

F: 452905-99 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-11

6/1

(3)

Woven

Jockey: Connor Beasley (-)

Trainer: Michael Dods

F: 8150-4729 | Age: 10 | Weight: 9-11

11/2

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Milford

Jockey: T. Kiely-Marshall (5)

Trainer: Julie Camacho

F: 0074-6092 | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-0

6/1

(9)

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Wild Clary

Jockey: Clifford Lee (-)

Trainer: Richard Hannon

F: 322-42314 | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-0

6/1

(2)

Tip Foster

Jockey: Joanna Mason (-)

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron

F: 31 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-1

13/2

15:47Haydock

5f Hcap • 12 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 4 Places

Extra Places

(1)

Jer Batt

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez (-)

Trainer: David & Nicola Barron

F: 3337-7334 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-12

7/2

(3)

Creative Queen

Jockey: Cieren Fallon (-)

Trainer: William Haggas

F: 2-6217732 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-4

6/1

(4)

Changeofmind

Jockey: Zak Wheatley (-)

Trainer: Declan Carroll

F: 95-018762 | Age: 6 | Weight: 10-0

13/2

(9)

Accrual

Jockey: William Pyle (-)

Trainer: Ruth Carr

F: 5U530513 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-11

13/2

(6)

Lipsink

Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson (-)

Trainer: Michael Appleby

F: 51114-202 | Age: 9 | Weight: 9-10

6/1

16:20Haydock

7f Hcap • 12 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 4 Places

Extra Places

(2)

Cypriot Diaspora

Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh (3)

Trainer: Rod Millman

F: 59863241 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-7

11/4

(10)

Light The Night Up

Jockey: Clifford Lee (-)

Trainer: K. R. Burke

F: 33-445555 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-1

15/2

(5)

D BF

Clementines Star

Jockey: William Carver (-)

Trainer: Daniel & Claire Kubler

F: 33-3213 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-9

4/1

(8)

Dream Illusion

Jockey: David Probert (-)

Trainer: Michael Herrington

F: 86202482 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-10

9/1

(3)

Imelda

Jockey: Hector Crouch (-)

Trainer: David Loughnane

F: 2334 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-9

15/2

16:53Haydock

1m4f Hcap • 13 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 4 Places

Extra Places

(9)

C BF

Blue Wonder

Jockey: Clifford Lee (-)

Trainer: Hughie Morrison

F: 28600-415 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-9

5/1

(11)

D BF

Yokohama

Jockey: Conor Whiteley (5)

Trainer: John Butler

F: 347-05137 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-13

11/2

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Ziggys Avenger

Jockey: Ryan Kavanagh (3)

Trainer: Michael Bell

F: 8-083154 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

5/1

(4)

Naturalia

Jockey: Shay Farmer (5)

Trainer: Donald Whillans

F: 96222441 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-6

13/2

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Lesrico

Jockey: Ben Ffrench Davis (5)

Trainer: Lisa Williamson

F: 70215-287 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-5

12/1

Next Races

19:00Lingfield

Going Down

1m2f Hcap • 7 Runners • Standard

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Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(1)

Lady Of Clover

Jockey: Liam Wright (3)

Trainer: George Scott

F: 73631431 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-5

7/4

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Boston Run

Jockey: Marco Ghiani (-)

Trainer: Simon Dow

F: 0980-6642 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-5

5/2

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Saliko

Jockey: Saffie Osborne (-)

Trainer: Jack Jones

F: 0-7940666 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-10

5/1

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Haveagobeau

Jockey: Jack Dace (5)

Trainer: Jim Boyle

F: 62155214 | Age: 7 | Weight: 9-6

13/2

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C D BF

The Bay Warrior

Jockey: Gina Mangan (-)

Trainer: Mark Usher

F: 9-9603427 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-10

10/1

19:10Southwell

1m Hcap • 9 Runners • Standard

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(4)

Franschhoek

Jockey: Billy Loughnane (-)

Trainer: James Fanshawe

F: 31 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-8

13/8

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D BF

Hot And Cold

Jockey: Luke Morris (-)

Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

F: 561-125 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-10

15/8

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Kaleido

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope (-)

Trainer: David O'Meara

F: 9-6092257 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-13

15/2

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American State

Jockey: Jason Hart (-)

Trainer: Ivan Furtado

F: 16100642 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-4

9/1

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Hale End

Jockey: S. B. Kirrane (-)

Trainer: Michael Dods

F: 41220714 | Age: 6 | Weight: 10-0

8/1

19:18Kilbeggan

2m3f INHF • 7 Runners • Good Soft

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Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

Killeedy

Jockey: Mr P. W. Mullins (-)

Trainer: W. P. Mullins

F: 4 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-7

6/5

Myluckymaker

Jockey: Mr F. R. Buckley (7)

Trainer: John Mcconnell

F: 862-2 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-7

11/4

Walkwithmyfriend

Jockey: Mr B. T. Stone (7)

Trainer: James Kenny

Age: 4 | Weight: 11-12

9/2

Rememberwhat

Jockey: Mr J. Flood (7)

Trainer: P. G. Fahey

F: 462 | Age: 6 | Weight: 12-0

6/1

Call My Name

Jockey: Mr A. P. Ryan (5)

Trainer: A. Slattery

F: 3 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-12

7/1

19:40Southwell

7f Hcap • 9 Runners • Standard

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(1)

Lieutenant Kije

Jockey: Harry Vigors (5)

Trainer: Tom Ward

F: 8326-5 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-3

11/4

(8)

Korbut

Jockey: Luke Morris (-)

Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

F: 02522221 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-7

5/2

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Piscean Star

Jockey: Billy Loughnane (-)

Trainer: Ed Dunlop

F: 102-46 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-8

7/2

(2)

Chale Chalo

Jockey: Jason Hart (-)

Trainer: Tom Dascombe

F: 0931-2908 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-9

9/2

(5)

Indefensible

Jockey: Harry Russell (-)

Trainer: Ollie Pears

F: 27253313 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-5

11/2

20:10Southwell

6f Hcap • 12 Runners • Standard

Win

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 4 Places

Extra Places

(3)

Modern Times

Jockey: Luke Morris (-)

Trainer: James Owen

F: 1-5356311 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-5

9/2

(1)

Diligent Resdev

Jockey: Joanna Mason (-)

Trainer: Michael & David Easterby

F: 35336-969 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-9

11/2

(4)

Kirkdale

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez (-)

Trainer: Edward Bethell

F: 46224-411 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-8

11/2

(7)

CD BF

Rock Opera

Jockey: Warren Fentiman (3)

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey

F: 73412900 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-2

7/1

(2)

Prince Of Pillo

Jockey: Jack Garritty (-)

Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey

F: 9202-9680 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-4

15/2

Thursday's Racing Specials

Friday's Racing Specials

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19:00Lingfield

Going Down

1m2f Hcap • 7 Runners • Standard

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(1)

Lady Of Clover

Jockey: Liam Wright (3)

Trainer: George Scott

F: 73631431 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-5

7/4

(4)

Boston Run

Jockey: Marco Ghiani (-)

Trainer: Simon Dow

F: 0980-6642 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-5

5/2

(6)

Saliko

Jockey: Saffie Osborne (-)

Trainer: Jack Jones

F: 0-7940666 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-10

5/1

(7)

Haveagobeau

Jockey: Jack Dace (5)

Trainer: Jim Boyle

F: 62155214 | Age: 7 | Weight: 9-6

13/2

(2)

C D BF

The Bay Warrior

Jockey: Gina Mangan (-)

Trainer: Mark Usher

F: 9-9603427 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-10

10/1

(5)

Celtic Spirit

Jockey: Finley Marsh (-)

Trainer: Karen Jewell

F: 455-02527 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-4

12/1

(3)

Muy Muy Loco

Jockey: Tyler Heard (-)

Trainer: Simon Dow

F: 513-41560 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-8

16/1

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