Horse Racing

Horse Racing Betting

If you love to bet on horse racing, you’re in luck. Our horse racing betting hub is not only packed with best odds guarantees but lots of added extras. From racing betting bonuses to beginner’s guides and horse racing expert tips, we’ve got everything you need to enjoy the sport of kings. What’s more, you can access our horse race betting hub via your desktop or mobile. That means when it comes to horse betting, you’ll never miss the action when you bet on racing at Paddy Power.

Horse Racing Odds

Horse racing odds are a way of gauging how likely a runner is to win a race. Naturally, there’s a certain degree of subjectivity when it comes to racing odds. Our experts will assess the field, their respective records and the track conditions to determine the lines for each horse. Your job as a punter is to do the same and come up with your own predictions.

Then, from your own analysis, you can bet on the horse you believe will win based on all the variables. In other words, you can look at the form, the weather, the number of entrants in a race and, finally, our horse racing betting odds. Once you find a horse that looks strong in all areas, you can stake some money.

We aim to give you the best racing odds possible. What’s more, cover every race from the UK, Ireland and the rest of the world. That means you can log in to Paddy Power at any time via your desktop or mobile and get the latest horse racing odds today, tomorrow and for future events. Then, just for good measure, you can bet in a way that suits you. From specific predictions such as outrights, accumulators and exact as to flexible wagers like each-ways, you can make picks the way you like.

What are the most popular horse racing bet types?

If you can imagine it, you can bet on it thanks to our in-depth horse racing betting markets. For those shoot-for-the-moon bets, we’ve also got you covered with our Paddy Power Bet Calculator which does all the heavy lifting by providing an instant display of your potential profits.

Here are some of the most popular horse racing bet types to choose from here at Paddy Power.

Win: Bet on the horse you think will cross the line first.

Each-Way: A bet on your horse to either win or place in the top positions.

Place: Back your horse to finish in one of the top positions but without needing to win.

Forecast: Predict which two horses will finish first and second in the exact order.

Tricast: Pick the top three horses to finish in the exact order.

What are the top horse racing festivals and events to bet on?

While there is always a horse race for you to bet on here at Paddy Power, here are the three standout events on the horse racing calendar:

The Cheltenham Festival: Held annually in March at Cheltenham Racecourse in Gloucestershire, the Cheltenham Festival showcases the very best of National Hunt racing. There are 28 races staged over four days with the highlight being the running of the Gold Cup on the final day.

The Grand National: The Grand National Festival is held at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool every April. Like the Cheltenham Festival, it features the world’s best National Hunt contenders. Over three days, 21 races take place at Aintree Racecourse with seven scheduled per day. The highlight of the festival is the Grand National race on the final day, which captures the public’s attention more than any other race in Ireland or the United Kingdom.

Royal Ascot: Held every June at Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, Royal Ascot is the most anticipated flat racing event of the year. Altogether, the event spans five days and features 36 races which includes as many as eight prestigious Group 1 contests. The highlight of Royal Ascot is the Gold Cup on Ladies’ Day.

How do you know what horse to bet on?

When deciding which horses to bet on, it’s more about studying form than focusing on the jockey’s colours or a horse’s name. For example, analyse recent performances, track conditions, and the horse’s preferred distance before making your selection.

Additionally, look out for helpful tips like the NAP (meaning the best tip of the day) and the NB (Next Best), while keeping an eye on the SP (Starting Price) to see what the latest horse betting markets are anticipating. You'll have a much better idea of what horse to bet on once you've considered all of these factors.

Finally, remember that even after reviewing all the relevant information, upsets can happen when long shots come charging through the field. While it might be the exception rather than the rule, always set your stake with this possibility in mind.

How to bet on horse racing online?

You can bet on horse racing on the Paddy Power website. To get started, log in and then click on ‘Horse Racing’ at the top of the Paddy Power homepage. Now, select the odds you want to bet on, enter your stake, and click ‘Place Bets’ in your virtual betting slip.

What are the latest horse racing betting tips?

Here at Paddy Power, we always recommend checking out the latest horse racing tips before placing your horse racing bets.

You’ll find expert tips, stats, and predictions on the Paddy Power News Blog throughout the season, which will help provide a well-rounded picture of what might happen during every race.

Safer Gambling

We want you to enjoy betting on horse racing in a safe and controlled manner. As a licenced and regulated sportsbook, we provide a variety of responsible gambling tools, including betting limits, deposit limits, timeouts and reality checks. If you feel like you’re not in control, talk to us and we can help.