Many people enjoy a flutter on the horses as part of their day out at the races.  If you need advice on how to bet, ask for guidance at the Tote betting window or look out for our friendly Racecourse Guides, identifiable by a blue “Official Guide” sash. 

The Tote

The Tote can be found in all enclosures.  The system operates by pooling all bets placed on the race and sharing out the proceeds amongst the winners.  Leading up to the race, an approximation of the current odds (to a £1 unit stake) will be shown on the Tote Screens by the betting windows.  However, the size of the payout will depend on the amount of money bet. 

To place your bet with the Tote, state the amount of your stake, the type of bet, and number of the horse you wish to back and in which race e.g. £5 to win on number 5 in the next race. 

NB: At time of going to press the minimum bet size on the Tote is £2.  Tote betting vouchers may be purchased in advance with your admission tickets.

The Bookmakers

Bookmakers can be found in the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure and the Family Enclosure.  Each bookmaker will advertise the minimum stake he will accept and the odds offered on each horse.

To place your bet with a bookmaker, state the amount of your stake, the type of bet, the name and number of the horse e.g. £5 each way on Number 1, “Attraction”.

On-Course Betting Shop

Racecourse betting shops are similar to any High Street betting shop in that you can enjoy a variety of different bets in smaller amounts than with an on-course bookmaker and at any race meeting in Britain that day.  To place a bet you will need to complete a betting slip with the relevant details.