Horse Racing Betting Explained
Bet on Horse Racing, your way. Horse Racing on the Betfair Exchange lets you set the odds yourself on over 165 Horse Racing events. Bet on top markets like Mountaineer Park (US) 20th Sep, Prairie Meadows (US) 20th Sep or Hamilton 21st Sep. Choose from over 22 Horse Racing venues, and place a Horse Racing bet, either for an outcome (to Back) or against it (to Lay). Here on the Exchange, you can back or lay bets on markets like "Prix de Larc de Triomphe", "Gold Cup 2027" and "Arkle Chase 2027", and get the odds you want.
How to bet on Horse Racing
Betting on Horse Racing is simple on the Betfair Exchange. Browse over 42 Horse Racing bets, choose a market, such as Antepost, Special, or Win, and then either match a bet, or set the odds and place a Horse Racing bet against others. You can bet for or against an outcome – e.g. if you're betting on UK Flat Jockey's Championship 2026, you can place a lay bet if you think Oisin Murphy will lose, or you can place a back bet if you think Billy Loughnane will win.
Understanding Horse Racing Betting Odds
We show Horse Racing betting odds on the Exchange in decimals. Horse Racing decimal odds are easy to understand, because they represent the payout you'll get if you win – e.g. 4.9 means you'll receive 49 for every £10 you bet, including your stake, if the bet wins. The Horse Racing odds shown in the blue boxes are set by the layers, and the odds shown in the pink boxes are set by the backers. As a Betfair member, you can ask for the Horse Racing odds that you want.
How to win Horse Racing bets
If you're new to betting on the Betfair Exchange, you can claim your Horse Racing Sign Up Offer here. You can use free bonuses to place a Horse Racing matched bet on any market to obtain a low-risk profit. Don't forget to check the Horse Racing Betting Predictions section on the site, for the latest tips.
Horse Racing Betting Data & Statistics
£194,623 were matched on top Horse Racing markets so far: the highest amount has been matched on "Prix de Larc de Triomphe" market with £121,328 while the "Gold Cup 2027" market comes in second with £39,541 and the "Arkle Chase 2027" market comes in third with £33,754.
