How To Place A Bet On A Horse

How do I place a bet on a horse?

Once you've studied the form and you've found a horse that you like, have a look at the odds. If you still like your horse at those odds, work out how much you want to stake. Remember, only bet with money you can afford to lose. Once you've done that, you can go and place your bet with a bookmakers on course or at a local shop. If you do it at a local shop, you need to fill out a slip. So you put the amount you're betting, the name of the horse, the race time, and the race course. Then hand your slip to the grumpy old woman behind the counter, make sure you give her the correct money otherwise she'll get her knickers in a twist. If you're doing it on course, you just hand over the money and you say "Ten pounds on the number four horse," and they'll give you a slip. Keep that safe.