Horse Racing Rules

This article answers some frequently asked questions around Ante Post betting. Ante Post is a market that exists in advance of an event (usually 24-48 hours from the race start time and prior to 10am on race day). It has slightly different rules in respect of the settlement of Non Runners.

What is the tote? The tote is a dividend paid out from a betting pool. Instead of offering fixed odds like traditional bookmakers, payouts are calculated after the off, when the betting pool is closed. Where can I find the Tote? From our Exchange, if

Jump to: Each Way Explained | Place Terms | Each Way Edge Each Way Explained An Each Way (EW, E/W) bet is essentially two separate bets: one for the horse to win, the other for the horse to place in any of the place positions offered in that race. Th

This article explains what happens to your bet in the event of a Dead Heat, where more than 1 participant (e.g. 2 horses) tie for a position in an event. 

Each Way Terms - 4 places at 1/4 odds If the Each Way Terms are 4 places at 1/4, this is what happens: Each Way Terms with a Non Runner - 4 places at 1/4 odds If the Each Way Terms are 4 places a

This article explains Each Way betting on Sportsbook and the Exchange; what it is, how to place an each way bet and scenarios that may cause your settlement amount to be different to what you were expecting.

This article explains Rule 4 deductions made on winning bets. A rule 4 deduction is made when a horse has pulled out of a race prior to starting (a non runner). This then impacts the odds of all remaining participants and will result in reduced winnings.

Horse Racing Queries

We no longer offer Best Odds Guaranteed on Horse Racing and Greyhound Markets on Sportsbook