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 Belterra Park on 10 September, Woodbine on 10 September, Hipo Chile on 11 September, Charles Town on 11 September. You also have the option of betting on future races, such as Doncaster on 13 September, Curragh on 13 September, 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: How much could you win by betting on Horse Racing?

On the 19:40 Woodbine R2 1m1f Claim race, if you bet £10 on Thatsitthatsall at odds of 9.0, you could win £90. 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.

Next Races

20:40Woodbine

R2 1m1f Claim • 8 Runners • Fast

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(7)

Mckenzie Road

Jockey: Austin Adams (-)

Trainer: Barbara J. Minshall

F: 12451-235 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-12

15/8

(2)

That Girl Artemus

Jockey: Jeffrey Ian Alderson (-)

Trainer: Kerron Palmer

F: 7937-2625 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-10

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Moventothecountry

Jockey: Jose Luis Campos (-)

Trainer: Michael Mattine

F: 36-535223 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-10

9/2

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Makayla

Jockey: Pietro Moran (-)

Trainer: Kerron Palmer

F: 14564-532 | Age: 6 | Weight: 8-10

13/2

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Thatsitthatsall

Jockey: Christoff Douglas (5)

Trainer: Debra E. Rombis

F: 4-5664556 | Age: 7 | Weight: 8-7

9/1

20:43Horseshoe Indianapolis

R4 6f Claim • 8 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(5)

Trust The Word

Jockey: Alberto Burgos (-)

Trainer: Gennadi Dorochenko

F: 59422123 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-3

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Darkestachievement

Jockey: Rodney A. Prescott (-)

Trainer: Shannon Mcgovern

F: 153-163 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-7

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Bekhamboy

Jockey: Mitchell Murrill (-)

Trainer: Jack L. Hancock

F: 0-6 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-10

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Dreaming Smart

Jockey: Joseph M. Romero (-)

Trainer: Joseph D. Davis

F: 140-75655 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-6

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A Lotta Dough

Jockey: Summer Pauly (-)

Trainer: Ed Moger

F: 8-21 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-8

8/1

20:45Hipo Chile

Win Each Way • 15 Runners • Fast

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Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 3 Places

(1)

Peggy Nice

Jockey: M Caro (-)

Trainer: R Quiroz

F: 562 | Age: 8 | Weight: 8-11

6/4

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Aragonero

Jockey: R Cisternas (-)

Trainer: G Covarrubias

F: 700 | Age: 6 | Weight: 8-11

9/2

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First Points

Jockey: F Henriquez (-)

Trainer: R Quiroz

F: 908 | Age: 6 | Weight: 8-13

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Amanecio Brava

Jockey: G Rodriguez (-)

Trainer: M Perez

F: 007 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-13

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Bello Bijou

Jockey: A Alvarez (-)

Trainer: C Urbina

F: 850 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-11

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20:50Thistledown

Win Each Way • 6 Runners

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Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(4)

Mor Stormy

Jockey: Jose A. Bracho (-)

Trainer: Robert C. Cline

F: 62832-174 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-7

2/1

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Biscuits N Gravy

Jockey: T. D. Houghton (-)

Trainer: James R. Jackson

F: 16-241353 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-3

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Toms Avatar

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez (-)

Trainer: Timothy E. Hamm

F: 551-81432 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-3

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Skytree

Jockey: Rocco Bowen (-)

Trainer: Timothy E. Hamm

F: 4541-3516 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-5

9/2

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Calorese

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera (-)

Trainer: Jeffrey A. Radosevich

F: 1748-4512 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-9

7/1

21:04Delaware Park

R8 6f Mdn Claim • 7 Runners

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Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(6)

Calling On Heaven

Jockey: Martin Chuan (-)

Trainer: Keri Brion

F: 93-25 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-12

2/5

(1)

Crazy Miles

Jockey: Yabriel O. Ramos (-)

Trainer: Bruce M. Kravets

F: 3233 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-9

2/1

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U Crocs

Jockey: Joshua J. Radosevich (7)

Trainer: Anthony Pecoraro

F: 23 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-2

(3)

Gran Corredor

Jockey: Luis Fuenmayor (7)

Trainer: Robert A. Werneth

F: 42562534 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-3

14/1

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Over Imagination

Jockey: Teshawn Hazelwood (-)

Trainer: Robert A. Werneth

F: 6-58 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-7

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21:05Belterra Park

R8 1m Allw • 6 Runners

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Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(1)

Storm Back

Jockey: Javier Tavares (-)

Trainer: Artemio Gonzalez

F: 2-8241357 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-11

(2)

Ur Benja

Jockey: Carlos Erieltun Franca (-)

Trainer: Jose Luiz Aranha

F: 67635451 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-9

(4)

Essential Wild Cat

Jockey: Oscar Villarreal (-)

Trainer: Anthony Stephen

F: 14-7253 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-7

(6)

Weapon

Jockey: Carlos Jimenez (-)

Trainer: James Alessi

F: 9-9856 | Age: 8 | Weight: 8-11

(7)

Roadswitcher

Jockey: Guillermo Rodriguez (-)

Trainer: Cody W. Axmaker

F: 4-4521 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-11

21:05Madrid

Win Each Way • 6 Runners • Good

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Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(5)

Marcus Atilius

Jockey: V Janacek (-)

Trainer: J Jimenez

F: 67612 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-4

(6)

Mariachi

Jockey: R Sousa (-)

Trainer: B Rama

F: 23423 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-4

(1)

Adri

Jockey: I Melgarejo (-)

Trainer: F Perez

F: 65812 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-3

(3)

Aristocrata

Jockey: J Gelabert (-)

Trainer: R Martin A

F: 7317 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

(2)

Damasco

Jockey: D Sikorova (-)

Trainer: B Rama

F: 44362 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

21:12Woodbine

R3 6f Claim • 8 Runners • Fast

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(1)

Miss Candy Girl

Jockey: Jeffrey Ian Alderson (-)

Trainer: David Borsk

F: 7-55021 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-10

3/1

(5)

Serious Green

Jockey: Christoff Douglas (5)

Trainer: L. Rodney Barrow

F: 33-147325 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-8

3/1

(4)

Jinx Me

Jockey: Da-Sean Zavier Gaskin (-)

Trainer: Joseph Humber

F: 1535-3237 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-9

9/2

(7)

Wheres Samnbailey

Jockey: Jason Hoyte (-)

Trainer: Evette Chartrand-Hoek

F: 45233-74 | Age: 6 | Weight: 8-9

8/1

(2)

Take Chances

Jockey: Juan Crawford (-)

Trainer: Ryan A. Jones

F: 7725-3262 | Age: 6 | Weight: 8-11

8/1

21:14Horseshoe Indianapolis

R5 1m Allw • 6 Runners

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Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(5)

Crickenberger

Jockey: Evin A. Roman (-)

Trainer: Cipriano Contreras

F: 415-46333 | Age: 6 | Weight: 8-10

6/4

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Sweet Heat

Jockey: William Antongeorgi Iii (-)

Trainer: Kara Lin Mcguire

F: 279-31618 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-7

6/4

(4)

Sudden Rise

Jockey: Amir Mendoza (-)

Trainer: Michelle L. Elliott

F: 1640-7245 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-10

11/4

(6)

Sorry Not Sorry

Jockey: Joseph C. Bealmear (-)

Trainer: Michael E. Lauer

F: 88665377 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-10

11/1

(2)

Mollys Potion

Jockey: Samuel E. Bermudez (-)

Trainer: Dawn A. Fontenot

F: 1547-5904 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-7

14/1

St Leger Festival Day 2

13:15Doncaster

7f Listed • 9 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(4)

Nabati

Jockey: William Buick (-)

Trainer: Charlie Appleby

F: 121 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

7/4

(7)

Rock Montreal

Jockey: Ray Dawson (-)

Trainer: Roger Varian

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

9/4

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Forbidden Fire

Jockey: Oisin Murphy (-)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

F: 1 | Age: 2 | Weight: 8-11

10/3

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Varzi

Jockey: Sam James (-)

Trainer: K. R. Burke

F: 21 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

17/2

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Engraved

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt (-)

Trainer: James Fanshawe

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

30/1

13:50Doncaster

1m Class Stks • 16 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 4 Places

Extra Places

(9)

Nyman

Jockey: Andrew Tinkler (-)

Trainer: Roger Fell

F: 44064391 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-13

4/1

(8)

Anthropologist

Jockey: Sammy Jo Bell (-)

Trainer: Michael Herrington

F: 21648432 | Age: 4 | Weight: 11-7

11/2

(11)

Caragio

Jockey: Adam Kirby (-)

Trainer: Adam Kirby

F: 0776-2156 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-7

13/2

(10)

Masaban

Jockey: Reserve (-)

Trainer: Edward Bethell

F: 58-613523 | Age: 3 | Weight: 11-2

11/2

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Berry Clever

Jockey: Jamie Hamblett (-)

Trainer: Chris Dwyer

F: 21454444 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-7

13/2

14:25Doncaster

5f Grp 2 • 12 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(4)

Pershaada

Jockey: Sean Levey (-)

Trainer: Richard Hannon

F: 321410 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-0

11/4

(12)

Carry The Flag

Jockey: Ryan Moore (-)

Trainer: Aidan O'Brien

F: 21291742 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-3

9/2

(8)

Final Objective

Jockey: James Doyle (-)

Trainer: Hamad Al Jehani

F: 27412 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-3

5/1

(1)

Sale Shark

Jockey: Oisin Murphy (-)

Trainer: Hugo Palmer

F: 15541 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-3

9/2

(2)

Flann Sunna

Jockey: William Buick (-)

Trainer: Simon & Ed Crisford

F: 115 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-3

5/1

15:00Doncaster

2m2f Grp 2 • 7 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(3)

Queenstown

Jockey: Ryan Moore (-)

Trainer: Aidan O'Brien

F: 6636332-1 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-7

13/8

(6)

Caballo De Mar

Jockey: Oisin Murphy (-)

Trainer: George Scott

F: 117-22104 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-12

9/4

(2)

Winday

Jockey: William Buick (-)

Trainer: Emmet Mullins

F: 730-1 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-10

5/1

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Beylerbeyi

Jockey: Clifford Lee (-)

Trainer: Ian Williams

F: 22360845 | Age: 6 | Weight: 9-7

13/2

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Epic Poet

Jockey: Daniel Tudhope (-)

Trainer: David O'Meara

F: 25534650 | Age: 7 | Weight: 9-7

11/1

15:35Doncaster

1m4f Hcap • 10 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(9)

Silver Lake

Jockey: James Doyle (-)

Trainer: William Haggas

F: 7-63111 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-5

15/8

(2)

Nochebuena

Jockey: Jason Hart (-)

Trainer: Ralph Beckett

F: 4-212 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-0

5/1

(1)

Ruby Wedding

Jockey: Oisin Murphy (-)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

F: 35-46121 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-13

9/2

(3)

Room Fourteen

Jockey: Saffie Osborne (-)

Trainer: James Fanshawe

F: 83-312113 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-10

13/2

(5)

Salamanca City

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt (-)

Trainer: James Fanshawe

F: 326-12112 | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-12

13/2

16:10Doncaster

7f Mdn Stks • 5 Runners

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Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(2)

Victoria Night

Jockey: Sean Levey (-)

Trainer: Richard Hannon

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

(3)

Shes Got A Way

Jockey: Ryan Moore (-)

Trainer: K. R. Burke

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

9/4

(5)

Antonova

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: William Haggas

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

11/2

(1)

Awwjaan

Jockey: Oisin Murphy (-)

Trainer: Ed Walker

Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

13/2

(4)

Godspeed Girl

Jockey: P. J. Mcdonald (-)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

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

7/1

16:45Doncaster

6f Nursery • 16 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 5 Places

Extra Places

(8)

Pride Of Toledo

Jockey: P. J. Mcdonald (-)

Trainer: Clive Cox

F: 514 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-9

7/2

(7)

Launch Sequence

Jockey: James Doyle (-)

Trainer: K. R. Burke

F: 336 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-9

7/2

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Super Tuscan

Jockey: Oliver Carmichael (7)

Trainer: Eve Johnson Houghton

F: 541562 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-6

11/2

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Henley On Thames

Jockey: David Egan (-)

Trainer: Kevin Philippart De Foy

F: 62211 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-7

6/1

(6)

Beresford Gap

Jockey: Oisin Murphy (-)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

F: 632 | Age: 2 | Weight: 8-12

6/1

17:20Doncaster

1m2f Hcap • 19 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 5 Places

Extra Places

(17)

Fans Favourite

Jockey: Oisin Murphy (-)

Trainer: Hugo Palmer

F: 87-311531 | Age: 3 | Weight: 9-2

4/1

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Almekarem

Jockey: Luke Morris (-)

Trainer: Sir Mark Prescott Bt

F: 9364-1722 | Age: 4 | Weight: 10-2

5/1

(2)

Something Splendid

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: Peter Chapple-Hyam

F: 12104-971 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-13

9/1

(7)

Canvas

Jockey: Kieran O'Neill (-)

Trainer: Scott Dixon

F: 170-40962 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-8

8/1

(6)

Everyoneknowsadave

Jockey: Sean Levey (-)

Trainer: Jessica Macey

F: 46432142 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-11

9/1

Friday's Racing Specials

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13:15Doncaster

7f Listed • 9 Runners

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Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(4)

Nabati

Jockey: William Buick (-)

Trainer: Charlie Appleby

F: 121 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

7/4

(7)

Rock Montreal

Jockey: Ray Dawson (-)

Trainer: Roger Varian

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

9/4

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Forbidden Fire

Jockey: Oisin Murphy (-)

Trainer: Andrew Balding

F: 1 | Age: 2 | Weight: 8-11

10/3

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Varzi

Jockey: Sam James (-)

Trainer: K. R. Burke

F: 21 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

17/2

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Engraved

Jockey: Daniel Muscutt (-)

Trainer: James Fanshawe

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

30/1

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Dandyman Dan

Jockey: Kevin Stott (-)

Trainer: Oliver Cole

F: 15943 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

22/1

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Kach Above

Jockey: Rowan Scott (-)

Trainer: David Loughnane

F: 47114 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

35/1

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Vega King

Jockey: Clifford Lee (-)

Trainer: K. R. Burke

F: 410 | Age: 2 | Weight: 9-2

50/1

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Minkaas

Jockey: Tom Marquand (-)

Trainer: T. J. Kent

F: 331 | Age: 2 | Weight: 8-11

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