From the Grand National at Aintree to the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Derby at Epsom, we’ve got comprehensive horse racing betting markets at BoyleSports.
You’ll find odds on outright winners, you can bet on horses to place or back your chosen horse each way. You can place horse racing Accas or make a tricast bet, as well as a range of specials. We’ve got all the horse racing race cards for races in the UK and Ireland, and right across the world. And that’s not forgetting our continually updated horse racing tips and predictions too.
To bet on horse racing with BoyleSports sign up and create an account, or simply log in to your existing one. And we’ll even throw in a Welcome Bonus for new players.
How to Bet on Horse Racing
It’s simple to bet on horse racing with us at BoyleSports. Sign up for an account and take advantage of our secure online betting platform.
- Create your account in minutes through our website or mobile app
- Verify your identity for added security
- Once you’ve made your first deposit into your account, you’ll receive our latest welcome bonus
- Then choose the race you want to bet on, select the horse and find your chosen bet.
Before you make a bet on a horse, there are a few factors to consider. Form is key for horse race betting, as you want to pick a horse in strong form going into the race. The trainer and jockey also play a big part – just think what an experienced jockey matched with a top trainer can do. Then there’s also the age and weight of the horse to consider, as well as the timing of their last race. All of these factors can come into play in the heat of a race and can have a decisive role in the outcome.
So, you’ve considered all the important things. It’s time to make your bet. But there’s so much more to a horse bet than simply picking a winner. Of course, you can bet on a horse to finish first, but you can also bet each way – this means you win if your horse either finishes first or in one of the top places. And then there’s spread betting. This is where you bet against the spread rather than placing a bet on fixed odds.
It’s time to choose your race, your horse and your type of bet.
Understanding Horse Racing Odds
Horse racing odds help you understand how likely a horse is to win a race.
This could be 4/1 or 10/1 for example, or even 100/1 for a real outsider. A horse at 4/1 has a 20% chance of winning. If it were to win you would win 4x your original stake. So, if you bet £10, your return would be £40, plus your original bet.
At BoyleSports, we do everything we can to give you the best odds possible for the races you want to bet on. Our experts assess the field, the current form of the horses and past performances in the race and on the course. We also look at factors like track conditions and the weather to determine the odds for each horse. Betting trends right up to the race also play a part too.
You may also want to consider the difference between starting price and early price. The early price is the first odds offered for a horse on race day, while the starting price is the odds at the start of the race. These can fluctuate right up to the beginning of the race in line with online sports betting trends on the day.
Popular Horse Racing Bet Types
Some of the most popular horse racing bet types include:
• Win: A simple bet on which horse you think will win the race.
• Each-Way: An each-way bet is in fact two bets. One bet on the horse to win the race and a second bet on the same horse to place in the top positions.
• Place: You back your horse to finish in one of the top positions in the race. Your horse doesn’t need to win for your bet to come in. The number of places available depends on the race and the bookmaker. For example, in the Grand National bets to place often include the top 7 places.
• Forecast: With this kind of bet, you predict which two horses will finish first and second in the precise order.
• Tricast: Like a forecast bet, but you pick the top three horses to finish in the exact order.
• Multiples: With a multiple bet, you bet on the outcome of several consecutive races. A double is a bet on two races, while a treble is a bet on three races. You can even take it further with more complicated multiple bets, like a Lucky 15 bet. A Lucky 15 bets see you make 15 bets made up of four Single Bets, six Doubles, four Trebles and one Fourfold Accumulator.
What are Top Horse Racing Events & Festivals to Bet On
The horse racing calendar is jam-packed full of exciting events and betting opportunities throughout the year, with races including:
• Grand National: The Grand National weekend takes place at Aintree at the start of April. It features the world’s most famous steeplechase – the Grand National – when most of Britain turns out to bet on horse racing.
• Cheltenham Festival: Promising four days of top quality horse racing action, the Cheltenham Festival is one of the premier events on the British horse racing calendar. It features top races including the Stayers’ Hurdle, Champion Hurdle, and Queen Mother Champion Chase. It culminates with the iconic Cheltenham Gold Cup on the final day of the festival.
• Royal Ascot Betting: Held at the world famous Ascot Racecourse in June, Royal Ascot is a true celebration of pomp, pageantry and horse racing. The Ascot Gold Cup is the biggest race across the week of racing.
• Irish Grand National: We’re proud to sponsor the Irish Grand National at BoyleSports. The famous race takes place a week or so later than the English Grand National and is held at the iconic Fairyhouse. Famous winners down the years have included Brown Lad, Arkle and Desert Orchid.
• Other notable events: You’ll find comprehensive horse racing betting markets at BoyleSports for all the top races in the calendar, including the Epsom Derby and Galway Races.
Horse Racing Betting Offers and Promotions
Alongside these top horse racing events, you’ll find betting markets and odds for the King George Weekend and Glorious Goodwood, as well as races right across the country from Chester, York, Doncaster, Wolverhampton, and more. Plus, we have a range of horse racing promotions for all the major events too.
No matter what your preference might be when it comes to the sport, BoyleSports is one of the leading platforms when it comes to everything horse racing betting. All of our selections provide competitive odds, with these spanning over a wide range of markets and racecourses. From your usual win and each way bets all the way to forecasts and place bets, there are so many options to potentially use on site.
What are the Latest Horse Racing Betting Tips?
Keen for a little extra insight to inform your horse racing betting? Whether you want to bet on the Irish Grand National, the Cheltenham Gold Cup, or any of the top races in the racing calendar, you’ll find horse racing betting tips from the experts on our BoyleSports blog.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which are the biggest horse racing events in the UK and Ireland?
Some of the biggest horse racing events in the UK and Ireland include the Grand National, the Irish Grand National, the Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot.
How do I decide which horse to bet on?
It depends on you. Some people bet simply because they like the name of a horse. Others study the form of the horse in its last races, as well as its form in the race and on the course. You may also want to look at the past successes of the jockey and trainer. The age of the horse and its experience are important factors too.
What is the best way to bet on horses?
The best way to bet on horses is to choose a bet that you feel comfortable with. Many people choose to make an each way bet when they first start betting on horse racing. This is actually two bets, and involves betting on the horse to win and to place. It gives an extra layer of security that means your horse doesn’t have to win for your bet to come in. But if your horse does win, you’ll win on both your bets.
Does BoyleSports offer live horse betting?
At BoyleSports, you can bet on live horse races. You can place bets right up to the start of the race.
Is a Lucky 15 a good bet?
A Lucky 15 Bet is a type of combination wager made up of 15 bets in total. Each of those bets is of the same value, and based on four selections. There are four Single Bets, six Doubles, four Trebles and one Fourfold Accumulator in a Lucky 15 Bet.
You only need one winner to receive a payout from a Lucky 15 Bet. It will be enough to turn a profit if the odds on the winning selection are more than 15/1.
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