Guide to betting
Welcome to our Guide to Betting.
It's always a great feeling watching the horse you've backed cross the winning line in front, no matter how big your bet.

Welcome to our Guide to Betting, designed to help you understand everything you need to know about placing your bets at the racecourse.

Gototheraces.com For all racing tickets and some great promotions, visit www.gototheraces.com, the BHA's official ticketing website


Back a winner with our Twenty to Follow
After the success of our Ten to Follow for the Jumps season which produced a fantastic return, we have now put together the BHA Twenty to Follow for the flat season.

We have selected twenty horses that we think could make a big impact this season, from current crowd favourites to some dark horses.

If you need help picking a winner, help is at hand with the Twenty to Follow!

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New to betting?
We explain the basics of betting such as 'odds' and your 'stake' in our Understanding Betting area.
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Placepot or Exacta
A description of the types of bet you can place at the races.
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How to place your bet
An easy guide to how to place your bet at the racecourse.
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Picking a winner
Advice on how to pick a winner.
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Betting sensibly
Some tips on making sure you keep your spending under control.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions about betting.
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Gototheraces.com Launches

The BHA's brand new ticketing website, www.gototheraces.com, has now launched. The site is a one stop shop for all racing tickets and features some fantastic offers and promotions. So for all your racing tickets visit www.gototheraces.com
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Social Events and Days Out

There is more to racing than just the horses! There are a whole host of fantastic social events over the summer which combine racing with glamour, music and a party atmosphere. Check out our guide to all the Social events taking place this summer!
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