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Betting
For many people, having a bet can add to the thrill and excitement of being at the races. There are three ways in which racegoers can place a bet at the racecourse.
The Tote
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 and 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 to collect any winnings.
The Tote, often referred to as the ‘ladies in red’ because of the cashiers’ smart red uniform, offers pool based bets, where all bets 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. The final dividend will only be known once the pool closes at the beginning of the race and no further bets can be taken.
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 name, the type of bet and 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.
Racecourse betting shop
This is the same as a High Street bookmaker’s shop where you write your selected racecourse and race time on a betting slip as well as the name of the horse which you have selected and then the value of your stake and bet type.
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 when collecting any winnings.
For more more detailed information about betting, visit our Guide to Betting.
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