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 577 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 577 Horse Racing events that are currently available. You can choose between upcoming races, such as Thistledown on 23 July, Saratoga on 23 July, Del Mar on 24 July, Charles Town on 24 July. You also have the option of betting on future races, such as Galway on 27 July, 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 18:50 Thistledown Win Each Way race, if you bet £10 on Estoico at odds of 2.88, you could win £28.8, On the 18:54 Saratoga R4 1m1f Allw Claim race, if you bet £10 on Britains Kitten at odds of 10.0, you could win £100. 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

19:50Thistledown

Win Each Way • 7 Runners

Win

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(1)

Estoico

Jockey: Erik Barbaran (-)

Trainer: Marco Ibarra

F: 132-32 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-3

13/8

(9)

Run Bobby Run

Jockey: Victor R. Fernandez (-)

Trainer: Robert C. Cline

F: 22125854 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-3

5/2

(6)

Rollin In Spiders

Jockey: David J. Haldar (-)

Trainer: Justin Radosevich

F: 53421 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-7

7/2

(3)

Lowells Gift

Jockey: Kevin Gonzalez (-)

Trainer: Jeff Fletcher

F: 712 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-3

5/1

(4)

Calorese

Jockey: Luis Raul Rivera (-)

Trainer: Jeffrey A. Radosevich

F: 361748-45 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-7

6/1

19:54Saratoga

R4 1m1f Allw Claim • 6 Runners

Win

(5)

Salamis

Jockey: Flavien Prat (-)

Trainer: Chad C. Brown

F: 31151-4 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-11

(2)

Spirit Of St Louis

Jockey: Manuel Franco (-)

Trainer: Chad C. Brown

F: 41680-422 | Age: 7 | Weight: 8-9

(7)

Sand Pipes

Jockey: Kendrick Carmouche (-)

Trainer: Lindsay Schultz

F: 143-45433 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-11

(1)

Britains Kitten

Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr. (-)

Trainer: Adam Rice

F: 1-42 | Age: 7 | Weight: 8-11

(4)

Capture The Flag

Jockey: John R. Velazquez (-)

Trainer: Todd A. Pletcher

F: 2184- | Age: 6 | Weight: 8-9

20:00Delaware Park

R6 6f Claim • 6 Runners

R6 6f Claim

(4)

Magicnthemoonlight

Jockey: Kleiner A. Mejias (7)

Trainer: Ruperto A. Perez

F: 14742125 | Age: 7 | Weight: 8-3

(7)

Woodline

Jockey: Angel Cruz (-)

Trainer: Kieron Magee

F: 4-3112412 | Age: 7 | Weight: 8-10

(3)

Risk Factor

Jockey: Cipriano Gil (-)

Trainer: Gregory D. Sacco

F: 28374125 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-10

(8)

Anchises

Jockey: Sara Hess (-)

Trainer: Alejandro Olais Mendieta

F: 48547321 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-10

(1)

World On Fire

Jockey: Charlie Marquez (-)

Trainer: Roy M. Peacock

F: 15743214 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-13

20:02Pornichet

Win Each Way • 14 Runners • Standard

Win Each Way

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

Lautrec Carisaie

Jockey: E Raffin (-)

Trainer: B Carpentier

F: h3h5h1h3hDh1 | Age: 5 | Weight: 0-0

1/2

Liverpool Du Tay

Jockey: M Abrivard (-)

Trainer: Mme Desmontils

F: h3-h9hDh2hDh1 | Age: 5 | Weight: 0-0

13/2

Levite

Jockey: A Collette (-)

Trainer: C H Mary

F: h6hDhDh5hDh1 | Age: 5 | Weight: 0-0

15/2

La Belle De Beylev

Jockey: B Rochard (-)

Trainer: C H Cuiller

F: h7h9hDhDh3hD | Age: 5 | Weight: 0-0

15/2

Laurel

Jockey: R Joly (-)

Trainer: R Joly

F: h8hD-h3h2h2hD | Age: 5 | Weight: 0-0

20:05Wexford

At The Post

2m1f INHF • 14 Runners • Good

2m1f INHF

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

Cotswold Blue

Jockey: Mr P. W. Mullins (-)

Trainer: W. P. Mullins

F: 22 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-7

11/8

Ants Fantasy

Jockey: Mr B. T. Stone (7)

Trainer: Paul Nolan

Age: 6 | Weight: 12-0

10/3

Distraction

Jockey: Mr J. L. Gleeson (-)

Trainer: David A. Kiely

F: P-6 | Age: 5 | Weight: 12-0

7/1

Silk Buds

Jockey: Miss Georgie Benson (7)

Trainer: Peter John Flood

F: 36 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-7

9/1

Speisialta

Jockey: Mr A. P. Kennedy (7)

Trainer: Anthony John Black

F: 4-R | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-7

9/1

20:05Belterra Park

R6 1m Mdn Claim • 9 Runners

R6 1m Mdn Claim

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(1)

Ojos Locos

Jockey: Agustin Gomez (-)

Trainer: Cirilo Gorostieta

F: 65506353 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-9

(2)

Silent Secretary

Jockey: John Mckee (-)

Trainer: Jake S. Radosevich

F: 563658-0 | Age: 6 | Weight: 8-13

(3)

Queenofallmydreams

Jockey: Oriel Chavez (-)

Trainer: Charles A. Ciaio

F: 447-06454 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-13

(4)

Grippy Socks

Jockey: Jann N. Hernandez (-)

Trainer: Eugene S. Vosler

F: 83 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-9

(5)

Teralees Charm

Jockey: Brooke Bays (7)

Trainer: Michelle Allen-Canchano

F: 7-9706 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-6

20:08Colonial Downs

R9 1m1f Claim • 10 Runners

R9 1m1f Claim

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

(2)

Rhaenys

Jockey: Samuel Marin (-)

Trainer: Jason G. Cook

F: 24-507 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-11

5/2

(12)

Honor Azteca

Jockey: Jareth Loveberry (-)

Trainer: J. Keith Desormeaux

F: 7-3126036 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-6

5/2

(3)

Ruby Hamilton

Jockey: Kevin Gomez (-)

Trainer: Madison F. Meyers

F: 1469-9 | Age: 4 | Weight: 8-11

10/3

(5)

Too Loose La Trek

Jockey: Mychel J. Sanchez (-)

Trainer: Michael J. Trombetta

F: 48667431 | Age: 3 | Weight: 8-8

7/1

(9)

Palace Lights

Jockey: Jose E. Vargas (5)

Trainer: Jose Antonio Vargas

F: 232361-65 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-6

15/2

20:10Woodbine

R1 6f Claim • 6 Runners • Fast

R1 6f Claim

Each Way: 1/4 Odds, 2 Places

(6)

Founders Day

Jockey: Juan Crawford (-)

Trainer: Devon Gittens

F: 22345-432 | Age: 8 | Weight: 8-12

13/8

(1)

Might Bee Trouble

Jockey: Daisuke Fukumoto (-)

Trainer: Robert P. Tiller

F: 131322-33 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-12

5/2

(5)

Rosieposie

Jockey: Kemarie Blackett (5)

Trainer: Kerron Palmer

F: 6447243-1 | Age: 5 | Weight: 8-5

4/1

(3)

Gizmos B F F

Jockey: Jalon L. Samuel (-)

Trainer: Debra E. Rombis

F: 32734-534 | Age: 8 | Weight: 8-12

11/2

(2)

Blazing Sky

Jockey: Christoff Douglas (5)

Trainer: Michael Mattine

F: 51546-23 | Age: 8 | Weight: 8-5

8/1

20:15Newbury

Parading

1m4f Hcap • 4 Runners • Good Firm

1m4f Hcap

Each Way: 1/1 Odds, 1 Places

(5)

D BF

Sarangpur

Jockey: David Probert (-)

Trainer: Richard Hughes

F: 00-834112 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-4

6/4

(1)

Nowshesdancing

Jockey: Kieran Shoemark (-)

Trainer: Harry Eustace

F: 1363 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-9

3/1

(3)

Dancing Tiger

Jockey: Owen Lewis (5)

Trainer: Roger Teal

F: 2134-1622 | Age: 4 | Weight: 9-9

3/1

(2)

Into Battle

Jockey: Luke Morris (-)

Trainer: Robert Stephens

F: 36/456641- | Age: 5 | Weight: 9-9

4/1

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20:05Wexford

At The Post

2m1f INHF • 14 Runners • Good

2m1f INHF

Each Way: 1/5 Odds, 3 Places

Cotswold Blue

Jockey: Mr P. W. Mullins (-)

Trainer: W. P. Mullins

F: 22 | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-7

11/8

Ants Fantasy

Jockey: Mr B. T. Stone (7)

Trainer: Paul Nolan

Age: 6 | Weight: 12-0

10/3

Distraction

Jockey: Mr J. L. Gleeson (-)

Trainer: David A. Kiely

F: P-6 | Age: 5 | Weight: 12-0

7/1

Silk Buds

Jockey: Miss Georgie Benson (7)

Trainer: Peter John Flood

F: 36 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-7

9/1

Speisialta

Jockey: Mr A. P. Kennedy (7)

Trainer: Anthony John Black

F: 4-R | Age: 6 | Weight: 11-7

9/1

Treacys Ella

Jockey: Mr D. L. Queally (-)

Trainer: Declan Queally

F: 8 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-7

10/1

Pit River

Jockey: Mr H. C. Swan (-)

Trainer: Gordon Elliott

Age: 4 | Weight: 11-10

11/1

Bambi Fever

Jockey: Miss J. Townend (-)

Trainer: Timothy Townend

Age: 5 | Weight: 11-7

20/1

A Quest For Cognac

Jockey: Mr B. J. Walsh (7)

Trainer: Barry John Walsh

Age: 6 | Weight: 11-7

40/1

Piper Street

Jockey: Miss P. Elvin (7)

Trainer: P. J. Rothwell

Age: 5 | Weight: 12-0

33/1

Bredas Pearl

Jockey: Mr F. R. Buckley (7)

Trainer: John Mcconnell

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

22/1

Moses Sport

Jockey: Mr S. J. Butler (7)

Trainer: Mary E Doyle

Age: 4 | Weight: 11-10

50/1

Dance Partner

Jockey: Mr J. P. Berry (7)

Trainer: R. P. Rath

Age: 5 | Weight: 12-0

250/1

Nancy Wheeler

Jockey: Ms S. North (7)

Trainer: S. Curling

F: 0 | Age: 5 | Weight: 11-7

90/1

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Unnamed 2nd Favourite

The Ocean Queen

Jockey: Mr D. G. Lavery (-)

Trainer: Gavin Patrick Cromwell

Age: 5 | Weight: 11-7

Non Runner

Gusserane

Jockey: Reserve (-)

Trainer: P. O'Rourke

F: 6 | Age: 5 | Weight: 12-0

Non Runner