Understand odds and demystify the different types of bets you can make in racing.
Types of bets
The two types of bets which are the most popular with racegoers are to win and each-way.
Reading the form
Form is the record of a horse’s performance in previous races and is seen by many as a good way of predicting a horse’s future performance.
What is a Racecard?
Your quick guide to learn how to read a racecard.
Betting with the Tote
Betting at the races can take many different forms. One of the most popular ways to bet is with the Tote.
Get Past the Jargon
Don’t let betting jargon put you off. For example, you may hear phrases such as ‘price’, ‘fixed-odds’, ‘SP’, ‘odds-on’ or ‘on the nose’. These are easily explained.
Picking a winner by eye
One of the ways you can select a horse to carry your hopes when placing a bet is by watching the runners in the Parade Ring before they head out onto the course.
