Accumulator: bet involving two or more selections in different races – winnings from one are placed on the next.

So a £5 each-way bet will cost £10.Įach bookmaker will display the terms on which they accept each-way bets on the top of their board. For win-only, your horse needs to win the race outright.Īn each-way bet is effectively two bets – one for your horse to win and one for it to be placed (usually 1 st, 2 nd or 3 rd – but depending on the number of horses in the race, some bookies might pay out for placing further back). The two main types of bet are win-only and each-way. Top tip: Pay a visit to the Parade Ring before placing your bets to assess which horse looks ready to go out and win!Ĭash may be used when placing bets with the Tote and all on-course bookmakers at our Racecourses. There are three basic ways you can place a bet on course. You can go down the traditional route with the bookmakers in one of the betting rings, try one of the on-site betting shops or test your luck on the Tote. While a day at the races doesn't have to include having a bet, for many racegoers it is all part of the experience.