With races happening all year around, horse racing odds remain one of the most popular areas of our sportsbook. From the big race days in the UK, such as Royal Ascot and Goodwood, to big features like the Kentucky Derby in the USA, horse racing continues to capture plenty of interest, and we have it all covered.
How to Bet on Horse Racing
Horse racing is intertwined with statistics. Learning how to read form is an important part of understanding horse racing betting odds. Race distance, ground conditions, race grade, the number of runners, and even the days between races all factor into the equation for racing bets.
Racing results and statistics can provide some great insights into what could happen on the day of the race and are the starting point for punters for horse betting online. Clicking on our Statistics link will give you deeper insights through Form Guide, Top Jockey, and Top Trainer searches. Some vital form information is also embedded into the Betsson racecards and horse racing odds.
Horse Racing Betting Odds
For horse racing betting, a race is listed well ahead of time, even before the final field is set, particularly in the case of big fixtures such as the Epsom Derby or the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Those early prices are ante-post horse racing odds, with the market not yet settled or shaped by public interest.
The ante-post market typically offers longer odds on selections because the market is still relatively unsettled. Horses could still be pulled out through injury because of unsuitable ground conditions or even because their trainer suddenly prefers another race.
You can check out the day's ante-post market movers and the day's best-backed runners in the Betsson horse racing betting odds. The morning of a race is when things are much clearer, and the line between favourites and outsiders typically gets clearer.
Popular Markets for Horse Racing Odds
Horse racing betting doesn't feature a broad range of markets and bet types as other areas, like live betting on football or pre-match markets on rugby. Things are more straightforward, with the typical racing bet being a selection of the race winner.
However, there are some other options to consider that are popular for online horse betting.
Each-Way Betting
Backing a selection to at least a place. A 'Place' finish is usually within the top three, and 'Each-Way Bets' can be thought of as two selections in one: a 'Win Bet' and a 'Place Bet.' If the horse wins, both parts win. If the horse finishes second, for example, the 'Win' part would be considered a loss, but a payout on the 'Place' part would be returned.
Forecast
A 'Forecast Bet' for horse racing is picking the top two finishers in the exact finishing order.
Tricast
The 'Tricast' takes things further by selecting the first three finishers in exact order.
Revere Forecast/Tricasts
A 'Forecast' and a 'Tricast' can be reversed, meaning that the exact order stipulation is removed, so it picks the first two or three in any finishing order.
Jackpot Races
At Betsson, you can also find horse racing odds on jackpot races. With options like 'Win 4,' 'Win 6,' and 'Place 6' jackpots, you can select horses from specified races to try and win a share of the jackpot by getting forecasts correct.
Multiples
More than one racing selection can be compiled in a multi-bet, such as a double, a treble, or a bigger accumulator. Special bets like a 'Lucky 15' cover all possible wagers from four selections and are popular for horse racing betting odds.
Live Streams
Part of the excitement of horse racing is watching the runners battle out on the track. Betsson provides live streams of international racing. Log in to your account to see how your selections perform on the day.
Live streams at Betsson are for customers who are logged in and who have placed a minimum stake of at least €0.10. Online casino streams for live dealer games like blackjack and roulette are also available.
Big Race Meetings to Catch
Horse racing happens all over the globe, but among the crowded space, some big events stand out and always catch the eye for horse racing odds.
Cheltenham Gold Cup
The pick of jumps racing in the UK, the Cheltenham Gold Cup is among the most prestigious titles and is part of the hugely popular five-day Cheltenham Festival.
Grand National
A spectacle like no other, as the mammoth distance of more than 4 miles and 30 fences is tackled in the ultimate test of stamina.
Epsom Derby
One of the most famous flat races in the world, the Derby is one of three classics of British racing, along with the 2,000 Guineas and the St Leger.
Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs never fails to capture the imagination. It's part of the American Triple Crown, along with the Preakness and Belmont Stakes.
Melbourne Cup
One of the richest and most highly-attended races in the world, held at the spectacular Flemington Racecourse in Australia.
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
A top-tier race held in the French capital is one of the richest thoroughbred races in the world.
The Dubai World Cup
Hosted at Meydan in the UAE, the Dubai World Cup is a 10-furlong test on the dirt. It has a huge purse and attracts runners from all over the world.
Why Bet Horse Racing at Betsson?
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