Horse Racing Betting Markets at Bet365

The Bet365 horse racing app is available as a native download for Android and iOS devices, giving you full access to all race markets, live odds, and bet slip functionality. The app presents race cards, runner information, and starting prices in the same layout as the desktop site. In-play markets on selected races are accessible directly within the app, with odds updating in real time as each event progresses. The bet slip retains your selections if you switch between meetings, so you can build multiple bets without losing earlier choices.

How to Download the Bet365 App

• iOS: Install Bet365 app icon on your home screen.
• Android: Download the APK directly from the Horse Racing or Sports section on the Bet365 website. Enable installation from unknown sources in your Android settings before installing;
• Mobile browser: Access the full mobile site through any modern browser without downloading. All horse racing markets and features are available this way as well.

Bet365 offers a wide set of horse racing betting markets covering individual race outcomes and multi-runner combinations. The markets available depend on the race and meeting.

Win

You back a horse to finish first. If it wins, the bet is settled at the displayed odds. If it finishes in any other position, the stake is lost.

Each-Way

An Each-Way bet is two bets in one: a Win bet and a Place bet. The Place portion pays out at a fraction of the Win odds if the horse finishes within the number of places specified for that race, typically 1 in 4 or 1 in 5 of the Win odds depending on the field size.

Forecast

You predict which two runners will finish first and second in the correct order. Forecast bets are available on selected races and pay out at a computer-calculated dividend based on the starting prices.

Reverse Forecast

You select two horses to finish first and second in either order. This covers both possible finishing combinations and costs twice the unit stake.

Tricast

You predict the first, second, and third finishers in the exact correct order. Tricast bets are available on races with eight or more runners and pay out at a Totepool-style dividend.

Combination Tricast

You select three or more horses to fill the first three places in any order. The bet covers all possible combinations, with the stake multiplied accordingly.

Place Only

You back a horse to finish within the defined place terms for that race, without needing it to win outright. Returns are paid at a fraction of the Win odds.

Bet365 displays horse racing odds in decimal format by default, though you can switch to fractional format in your account settings. Decimal odds represent the total return per unit staked, including your original stake. A horse listed at odds of 5.00, for example, returns INR 500 on a INR 100 stake: INR 400 profit plus the INR 100 stake returned.

Implied Probability

Decimal odds reflect the bookmaker’s assessment of how likely each outcome is. Odds of 2.00 imply a 50% probability; odds of 5.00 imply a 20% probability. Lower odds indicate a shorter-priced favourite; higher odds indicate a longer-priced outsider.

Favourites vs. Outsiders

The favourite is the horse with the lowest odds in the race, reflecting the highest likelihood of winning according to the market. Outsiders carry higher odds and lower implied probability. Betting on an outsider returns more profit per unit staked, but carries a correspondingly lower chance of success according to the market price.

Example Calculation

• Horse: Moonlight Storm
• Decimal odds: 6.50
• Stake: INR 200
• Potential total return: INR 200 x 6.50 = INR 1,300
• Profit if successful: INR 1,100

Odds fluctuate before and during the race based on betting volume and market movement. No set of odds constitutes a guarantee of any outcome.

A racecard on Bet365 provides key details about every runner in a race before you place your bet. Each entry includes the following information.

Horse Name and Number

The number on the card corresponds to the horse’s stall or draw position at the start. The name identifies the runner as registered for that meeting.

Jockey

The jockey’s name is listed alongside the horse. Some jockeys carry strong records at specific tracks or distances, which can be relevant when comparing runners.

Trainer

The trainer is responsible for the horse’s preparation. Trainer form at a particular course or over a particular distance can be a useful reference point.

Age and Weight

Age indicates the horse’s experience relative to other runners. Horses carry different weights depending on their class, gender, and previous wins. Higher-rated horses carry more weight under a handicap system.

Recent Form

Form figures show finishing positions in recent races, listed from left to right with the most recent result on the right. A figure of 1 means the horse finished first; a dash or letter indicates a non-completion or different type of race.

Draw (Starting Position)

On flat races, the draw can affect a horse’s chance depending on the track layout and prevailing conditions. Racecards display the draw alongside each runner.

Odds

The current market price is displayed next to each horse. Odds shift in the hours and minutes before a race closes, reflecting both public and professional betting activity. Reviewing these details together helps you compare runners, though no combination of racecard data guarantees a specific result.

How Live Horse Racing Betting Works

Once a race goes in-play, the Win and Place markets remain open for a short window at the start of the race before being suspended as the field approaches key stages. Odds update continuously during this period based on the running of the race. The bet slip reflects the current live price, and your bet is confirmed at the odds accepted at the moment of placement.

Pre-Race vs. In-Play

Pre-race betting is available from when markets open, sometimes days in advance for major events. Odds are fixed at the time of placement if you choose SP (Starting Price), or accepted at the displayed price if you place the bet before the race goes in-play. In-play odds are shorter in duration and reflect the actual conditions of the race as it runs.

Bet Slip in Live Markets

The bet slip displays the live price and potential return. If odds change between the moment you click and the moment you confirm, Bet365 will notify you of the new price and ask you to accept before the bet is placed. You can set your price preference in the bet slip settings to accept better odds automatically.

Bet365 provides access to results, schedules, and race-day information through the Horse Racing section of the site and app.

Race Schedule and Timetables

The Horse Racing homepage lists all upcoming meetings by date and country. Each meeting displays the scheduled post times for every race, allowing you to plan bets in advance. Meetings from the UK, Ireland, Australia, France, South Africa, and the USA appear on the same day card.

Results

Once a race is settled, the result is posted in the Results section under Horse Racing. Results include finishing positions, winning margins, starting prices, and settlement information. You can access results for the current day and previous days directly from the navigation menu.

My Bets and Settlement

All placed bets are tracked under My Bets in your account. Open, settled, and voided bets are listed separately. Settlement is applied automatically after official results are declared by the relevant racing authority. If a non-runner is declared after your bet is placed, Bet365 applies standard non-runner rules and adjusts or voids the relevant selections.

Race Cards

Full race cards, including runners, weights, jockeys, trainers, and form figures, are available for upcoming races from the same Horse Racing section. Cards are published as soon as declarations are confirmed, typically the morning before the race.