Horse Racing
Horse racing is where pari-mutuel betting started, and it is still the clearest example of how a pool works: every wager on a race goes into a pool for that bet type, and the payout depends on how the money was spread across the field.
Racing runs year round across North America; the Woodbine thoroughbred season runs from April to December.
Horse Racing Fixtures
Schedules for the next seven days, with live scores and recent results.
Pool markets
Each market on each event is a separate pool. Final odds for every pool are calculated only after it closes at the scheduled start.
Win
Your horse must finish first.
Place
Your horse must finish first or second.
Show
Your horse must finish first, second or third.
Exacta and Trifecta
Pick the first two, or first three, finishers in exact order.
Competitions
- Thoroughbred racing Major North American meetings, including the King's Plate at Woodbine and the Triple Crown races.
- Harness racing Standardbred racing, a strong tradition in Ontario and Quebec.
Horse Racing settlement rules
- Results are settled on the official result declared by the stewards, including any inquiries or objections decided before the result is made official.
- A scratched horse is removed from the pool and its stakes are returned.
- Dead heats are settled according to the rules of the pool published for that race.
These rules sit alongside the general pool betting rules and the Terms and Conditions.
Things to know before you bet
- Track condition (fast, good, sloppy) can change which horses are suited to a race.
- Late scratches change the shape of a pool right up to post time.
- Set a deposit or loss limit in your account before you join a pool. Limits can be lowered at any time.