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How to Bet
There are three very simple ways in which racegoers can place a bet at the racecourse:
- The Tote
- Bookmakers
- Racecourse betting shop
(Remember, if you're off course, you can always bet online)
The Tote
The Tote offers 'pool based' bets, where all bets on a horse nationwide form a pool of money that is then shared amongst the winners. The distinctive red Tote betting booths with television screens show the estimated dividends, but the final dividend will only be known once the pool closes at the beginning of the race and no further bets can be taken.
Placing a bet with the Tote is simple. Go to any kiosk and state:
- the race number
- the number of your chosen horse
- the bet type
- the amount you wish to stake
The cashier will then give you a ticket with the details of your bet. This ticket is important and will need to be presented back to the Tote to collect any winnings at the end of the race.
Bookmakers
The bookmakers can be found in all Enclosures on the racecourse. However the main betting ring is located in the Grandstand and Paddock Enclosure.
You can wander between the bookmakers' pitches where they display the runners for the next race and the odds/prices that are being offered. It's worth shopping around as the various bookmakers may well be offering different prices. The odds are displayed on boards similar to the one below:
To place your bet simply tell the bookmaker:
- the horse's number
- the type of bet
- the amount you'd like to bet
In return you'll be given a ticket or receipt confirming your bet. Keep this safe as you'll need it to claim your winnings if your horse is successful. After the race to claim winnings simply take your receipt back to the bookmaker you bought the bet from and he'll give you your money.
Racecourse betting shop
This is the same as a High Street bookmaker's shop where you write on a betting slip.
- your selected racecourse
- race time
- the name of the horse
- the value of your stake
- the type of bet
You hand the slip and money to the cashier and you will be given a carbon copy of the slip. This copy must be presented back to the cashier when collecting any winnings.
Online betting
Though nothing compares to the actual thrill of being at the races, we understand that it might not always be convenient to visit the course; but what if you still fancy a flutter?
The main bookmakers all have sites where you can safely place your online bet, and, to make things simpler still, www.oddschecker.com compare prices from all of the leading online bookmakers and betting exchanges so you don't have to.
The site looks at prices from all of the day's races, as well as ante-post markets and other sporting events around the world.
It also has a separate site, oddschecker.mobi , that lets you check prices from web-enabled mobiles.
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