♦ Select your horse. Note their name and saddlecloth number.

♦ Choose your bet. ‘To win’ or ‘each-way’ are popular types of bet.

♦ ‘To win’ is for your horse to come first.

♦‘Each-way’ is for your horse to come first or to be placed. It’s two bets, so ‘£2 each-way’ = £4 total bet.

♦Decide the amount – or stake – you are comfortable to bet.

♦Place your bet. There are different places to bet on course; The Tote, racecourse bookmakers, betting shop or online. Each option offers a different experience.

♦Collect. Once ‘Weighed-in’ has been announced, present your betting slip and collect any winnings.

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