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 567 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 567 Horse Racing events that are currently available. You can choose between upcoming races, such as Caulfield on 15 August, Katherine on 15 August, Woodbine on 16 August, Prairie Medw on 16 August. You also have the option of betting on future races, such as Newmarket on 03 October, Ascot on 17 October, Moonee Valley on 23 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: 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.

ITV Racing

13:25Newbury

1m5f Grp 3 • 6 Runners

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Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

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Dubai Honour

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: William Haggas

F: 242212-24 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-8

13/8

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Tabletalk

Jockey: Saffie Osborne (-)

Trainer: Tom Clover

F: 2632-2522 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-8

7/2

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Mount Atlas

Jockey: P. J. Mcdonald (-)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

F: 1924-2231 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-11

9/2

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Gamrai

Jockey: William Buick (-)

Trainer: George Scott

F: 3/124-122 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-8

11/2

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Rebel Rocker

Jockey: Rob Hornby (-)

Trainer: Faye Bramley

F: 1-26 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-12

14/1

13:55Newbury

5f Hcap • 12 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 4 Places

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Kinswoman

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: William Haggas

F: 1121-2698 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-12

11/4

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Rhythm N Hooves

Jockey: Marco Ghiani (-)

Trainer: Robert Cowell

F: 45430388 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-2

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Glamorous Breeze

Jockey: Gina Mangan (-)

Trainer: Christopher Mason

F: 5913-3253 | Age: 8 | Weight: 10-0

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Major Neigh Sayer

Jockey: P. J. Mcdonald (-)

Trainer: George Scott

F: 3217-024 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-7

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River Spey

Jockey: Ashley Lewis (3)

Trainer: Ed Walker

F: 3431-6107 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-6

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14:10Newmarket

6f Hcap • 10 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

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Havana Blue

Jockey: Ryan Sexton (-)

Trainer: Julie Camacho

F: 54-654222 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-12

3/1 ▸ 11/4 ▸ 9/4

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Archduke Ferdinand

Jockey: Shay Farmer (5)

Trainer: Seb Spencer

F: 75-983041 | Age: 7 | Weight: 9-11

6/1 ▸ 11/2

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Strike

Jockey: Billy Loughnane (-)

Trainer: Jonathan Portman

F: 63-283241 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-2

4/1 ▸ 11/2

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First Folio

Jockey: Clifford Lee (-)

Trainer: Julie Camacho

F: 3276-4604 | Age: 8 | Weight: 9-5

10/1 ▸ 11/1 ▸ 10/1

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Secret Guest

Jockey: Ray Dawson (-)

Trainer: Bryan Smart

F: 20586500 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-5

14/1 ▸ 17/2

14:35Newbury

7f Hcap • 8 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

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Scoville

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: William Haggas

F: 1104-870 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-11

2/1

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Great Acclaim

Jockey: Charles Bishop (-)

Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton

F: 40-032389 | Age: 5 | Weight: 10-2

4/1

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Addison Grey

Jockey: Hector Crouch (-)

Trainer: Clive Cox

F: 310-22539 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-8

5/1

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Christian David

Jockey: Pat Dobbs (-)

Trainer: Richard Hannon

F: 09345453 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-1

5/1

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Stellar Sunrise

Jockey: P. J. Mcdonald (-)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

F: 3115-1360 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-9

15/2

14:55Ripon

6f Hcap • 20 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 5 Places

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Go Vince Go

Jockey: David Allan (-)

Trainer: Tim Easterby

F: 5-8438043 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-6

15/2

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Magic Boy

Jockey: Alex Jary (3)

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler

F: 2381-2417 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-8

9/1

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Woodstock

Jockey: Oisin James Orr (-)

Trainer: Ruth Carr

F: 6-7346224 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-8

8/1

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Roberto Caro

Jockey: M. P. Sheehy (-)

Trainer: Adrian Keatley

F: 0-5343000 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-8

14/1

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Glory Hyde

Jockey: Joanna Mason (-)

Trainer: Roger Fell

F: 01511109 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-10

14/1

15:10Newbury

7f Grp 2 • 9 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(4)

Never So Brave

Jockey: David Probert (-)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

F: 1117-5526 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-8

3/1

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Coppull

Jockey: Hector Crouch (-)

Trainer: Clive Cox

F: 13153-184 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

7/2

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CD BF

Extremely Zain

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: William Haggas

F: 1-114 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

4/1

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Symbol Of Honour

Jockey: William Buick (-)

Trainer: Charlie Appleby

F: 1188-5831 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-8

9/2

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Witness Stand

Jockey: Saffie Osborne (-)

Trainer: Dr Richard Newland

F: 200-08263 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-8

7/1

15:25Ripon

6f Hcap • 15 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 4 Places

Extra Places

(8)

Fast Track Harry

Jockey: Jack Nicholls (3)

Trainer: Clive Cox

F: 0-1177002 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-12

4/1

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CD BF

Dark Cloud Rising

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope (-)

Trainer: David O'Meara

F: 5-090U132 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-11

13/2

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Lord Roxby

Jockey: Alex Jary (3)

Trainer: Nigel Tinkler

F: 2-9014521 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-7

6/1

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Aramram

Jockey: Joe Leavy (-)

Trainer: Richard Hannon

F: 9371-1250 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-12

7/1

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Royal Zabeel

Jockey: Jason Watson (-)

Trainer: Michael Appleby

F: 71-045010 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-7

9/1

15:42Newbury

7f Nov Stks • 13 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

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Mosheer

Jockey: Callum Rodriguez (-)

Trainer: Owen Burrows

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-7

5/2

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Mister Whippy

Jockey: George Downing (-)

Trainer: Ed Walker

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

5/1

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Gambling Man

Jockey: Rob Hornby (-)

Trainer: Amanda Perrett

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

7/1

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San Jose

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: Brian Meehan

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-7

5/1

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Silent Force

Jockey: P. J. Mcdonald (-)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-7

10/1

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5f Mdn • 14 Runners

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Jockey: W. M. Lordan (-)

Trainer: Aidan O'Brien

F: 722-864 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-3

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Jockey: Declan Mcdonogh (-)

Trainer: W. Mccreery

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

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Jockey: Seamie Heffernan (-)

Trainer: J. A. Stack

F: 93 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-3

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Jockey: D. B. Mcmonagle (-)

Trainer: M. C. Grassick

F: 2254-9047 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-3

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Trainer: Diego Dias

F: 4034-60 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-3

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Jockey: G. F. Carroll (-)

Trainer: Andrew Oliver

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Trainer: Edward Lynam

F: 755 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-6

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Mchenry Sunrise

Jockey: Andrew Joseph Slattery (-)

Trainer: J. A. Stack

F: 04-8 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-3

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Tudor Flame

Jockey: L. F. Roche (-)

Trainer: J. J. Feane

Age: 3 | Weight: 9-3

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Jockey: N. M. Crosse (-)

Trainer: Ms M Mcdowall

F: 0-7 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-8

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Jockey: G. M. Ryan (-)

Trainer: J. J. Feane

F: 70 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-8

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Jockey: D. W. O'Connor (-)

Trainer: Miss Hilary Mcloughlin

F: 440/500-70 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-6

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Jockey: R. P. Whelan (-)

Trainer: Tracey Collins

F: 00 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-6

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Jockey: Ben Martin Coen (-)

Trainer: Andrew Oliver

F: 00 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-3

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