Horse Racing Betting & Odds

Betano is a top destination for horse racing betting and odds. We offer daily bet boosts, enhanced odds, and extensive markets for all race meets in the UK, Ireland, and further afield.  

When you place a horse racing bet at Betano, you can live stream the action directly from your smartphone, tablet, or computer, never missing out on the action.  

We also offer welcome bonuses and ongoing promotions to horse racing fans,  lucky dips and other specials. Read on to learn about the best horse racing markets in the UK and how to access our competitive odds for all major meets and events.  

If you’re new to horse racing betting, you must understand that the odds fluctuate significantly as the race draws closer. This is due to movement in the market and betting patterns, among other things.  

Therefore, the earlier you bet on a horse, the better the odds will likely be. At Betano, you will find excellent horse racing odds for all UK, Irish, and international horse racing events throughout the year.  

You can bet online on your computer, smartphone, or tablet via the excellent Betano app. Bet on upcoming races like Royal Ascot, the Grand National, and the Kentucky Derby and access the best prices.  

You can also check out our Daily Racing Specials, where we provide unbeatable odds for selected races at venues like Cheltenham, Doncaster, Newbury, and Wolverhampton. We also offer specials like the racing lucky dip if you don’t want to study the form to pick a winner. 

Finally, we also offer best odds guaranteed for all UK and Irish horse races – read more about this in our offers section below.  

While visiting a venue and betting at the racetrack is undeniably exciting, online ante-post betting on horse racing is advantageous. You can easily compare odds, access exclusive online odds boosts and promotions, and bet from anywhere on your mobile device.  

It’s helpful to research the race and the horses you plan to bet on in advance, and you can also compare odds online to lock in the best price. At Betano, we guarantee competitive horse racing odds and offer race specials and bonuses throughout the season. 

Betano is the perfect place to bet on horse racing, with excellent odds, ongoing promotions, and extensive markets available. 

To bet, visit the Betano Sportsbook, click the ‘Sign Up’ button, and follow the prompts to create your account. To create your account, you must provide your name, address, and contact details.  

Then, you can visit the cashier to make a real money deposit to fund your horse racing bets. 

High-profile horse races, events, and meets run throughout the calendar year. Here, we look forward to some of the top future horse racing events you can bet on at Betano:  

Cheltenham November Meeting  

Though Cheltenham is primarily known as a Spring festival, the racecourse’s November meeting, which runs between 15 and 17 November, is a pre-Christmas special on the UK horse racing calendar.  

The meet kicks off with Countryside Day, followed by November Saturday and the Gold Cup. The final day, November Sunday, hosts the Greatwood Handicap Hurdle Race.  

King George VI Chase  

Open to horses four years or older and held at the iconic Kempton Park, the King George VI Chase is a Grade 1 National Hunt steeplechase on Boxing Day (26th December) each year.  

It has been run since 1937 and is regarded as the second-most prestigious chase in England. Kauto Star, with five wins, is the most successful horse in the chase's history.  

Grand National  

The Grand National is a handicap steeplechase and the most iconic horserace among the British public. It’s run over four miles and 2.5 furlongs, with a prize purse of £1,000,000. It’s held annually at Aintree Racecourse in Merseyside. It is next scheduled for 12th April 2025.  

People who don’t normally bet on horse racing typically have a flutter on Grand National weekend, as the race is so alluring to the British public.  

1000 Guineas & 2000 Guineas  

The 1000 Guineas Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race for three-year-old fillies, held annually at Newmarket. It follows the 2000 Guineas Stakes, open to three-year-old colts and fillies.  

The Guineas are two of Britain’s five classic races, with big prize pools and crowds. The races follow the Grand National on the calendar and are scheduled for May 2026.  

Kentucky Derby  

America’s number one horse race is the Kentucky Derby, held annually on the first Saturday in May. The race is run at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, and is often described as “the most exciting two minutes in sports.”  

Sovereignty won the 2025 Kentucky Derby, following in the footsteps of legendary winners like Omaha and Secretariat, who wrote themselves into American racing folklore with brilliant wins at Churchill Downs. 

The Oaks  

The Oaks Stakes – also known as the Epsom Oaks or simply the Oaks – is a Group 1 flat race for three-year-old fillies at Epsom Downs racecourse.  

It’s one of the oldest races on the circuit, first run in 1779. It is the third of Britain’s five classics held in May annually. Minnie Hauk beat stablemate Whirl to win the Epson Oaks in 2025 for Aidan O’Brien, with Ryan Moore in the saddle.

The Derby  

Usually scheduled for the first Saturday in June, the Derby is also held at Epsom Downs. It’s the richest race in Britain, with a purse of over £1.6 million.  

Aidan O’Brien is the leading trainer in derby history, with 11 wins, including the 2025 Derby winner, Lambourn. 

Royal Ascot  

Between the 17th and 21st of June, Royal Ascot plays host to one of the most iconic meetings in horse racing, with 35 races scheduled for the festival.  

Races like the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes and the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes capture the imagination, with a wide array of betting specials and options throughout the festival. 

There are many ways to bet on horse racing online, but which are the most popular horse racing betting markets at Betano? Here are some of the best options to help you get started:  

• Outright winner: Do you want to keep things extremely simple? Bet on the horse you think will win the race in an outright wager. If the horse wins, you win a payout based on the odds provided.  
• To win by distance: This popular wager is a spread betting market that predicts the aggregate total of winning margins in each race at a meeting. For flat races, the max win is 12 lengths, while it can be up to 30 at National Hunt races.  
• To place: Rather than betting on a horse to win outright, you can bet on a horse to place – to finish in the top three (or potentially more) places. You will receive a payout if your chosen horse places, albeit at reduced odds.  
• Bet boost: At Betano, we offer price boosts ahead of many top races and events throughout the year, including Cheltenham Festival and the Grand National. Backing a horse with a bet boost is a brilliant way to increase your potential returns.  
• Without the favourite: When a clear favourite is likely to win a specific horse race, you can back a winner from the field without the favourite included. This opens the field and means you will win if your horse finishes in second place. 

We acknowledge that horse racing betting markets might seem a little tricky to navigate for some people. That’s why we’ve put together our easy and free-to-use horse racing bet calculator.  

It’s the easiest way to calculate horse racing bets. Decide which type of bet to place, be it a single, each-way, double, treble, Super Yankee, Heinz, or other.  

Then, enter details of your bet, including the amount and odds format, and whether you wish to include fold options and the rule of 4.  

We will then do all the hard work on your behalf, and our horse racing calculator will display the odds and potential profit for your selection. It’s as simple as that!  

At Betano, we offer regular promotions for new and existing customers. If you sign up to Betano today to bet on horse racing, you will receive up to £40 in free bets on your first horse racing wager when you state at least £10 on any race within three days of signing up at odds of 2/1+.  

We also have a best odds, guaranteed promotion for horse racing punters. If you take the Early Price (EP) or Board Price (BP) at any UK or Irish race between 9.00 am and the start time of the race, you will lock in the best price for your horse for this race. If the Starting Price (SP) is bigger, we will payout with the best odds attached. 

Visit our offers page for more sports betting promotions currently available at Betano.  

Please remember to bet on horse racing responsibly – visit our Safer Gambling Portal for tips, tools, and resources to help you stay in control.