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There’s nothing quite like the excitement of racing! Not many sports can compete with the fast-paced thrills of horse racing, which is why we offer a huge variety of racing events and betting markets right here at Unibet Australia. We've got horse racing, greyhounds and harness racing events from local and international meetings.

Endless possibilities await you at Unibet Australia. With our extensive catalogue of events, you’re guaranteed to find your perfect bet with an array of horses, jockeys, and markets to choose from. We offer a unique and comprehensive betting experience, giving you the tools you need to understand horse racing betting and maximise your payouts. Register now to join the fun!

 

Horse Racing Today in Australia: The Current Landscape

Horse racing has become a hugely popular sport in Australia, and this is reflected in its popularity here at Unibet. Events like the Melbourne Cup and the Victoria Derby remain some of the most exciting spectacles in the Australian sporting calendar, and racing has become the third most-attended sport by live spectators in the country.

Any good punter keeps on top of the latest horse racing news and trends. With round-the-clock betting and horse-racing updates, as well as market-leading odds, Unibet serves as the ultimate guide for racing enthusiasts and punters alike.

Exploring Betting Options: How to Bet on Horses with Unibet

Horse racing betting might seem a little daunting, but the odds are actually really easy to understand. There are a variety of different bet types available to choose from, including standard win bets, place bets, and special bet types.

A win bet is where the horse must finish first for your bet to be successful, while place bets are where the horse must finish in the first three positions for your bet to pay off (in races with seven or fewer starters, this number is reduced to two).

Special bet types include things like the quadrella and the each-way bet. The former involves picking the winners of any four given races, while the latter combines two separate bets into one wager that backs your horse for both the win and the place.

This basically represents two individual bets, and if your selected horse wins, you collect both the win and the place payouts.
Let's dive into more detail about the other complex-sounding horse racing bets available at Unibet:

Place Bet

This is one of the simplest ways to bet on races at Unibet. To make this horse racing bet, simply select the horse you think has a good chance of finishing in the top three for the race. You win if your chosen horse finishes first, second or third.

Exacta Bet

Exactas involve picking the first two finishers in order. Instead of selecting just one horse, punters must pick two horses to come first and second and bet on the order they will finish. You will lose an exacta bet if your horses finish in the wrong order.

Quinella Bet

This is similar to an exacta bet in that you're still betting on the first two finishers of the race, but this time the order doesn't matter. Quinellas and exactas are often confused with one another, and punters can struggle to know when to wager one over the other. As a rule of thumb, exactas are best if you prefer the horse with higher odds to finish first over the horse with lower odds.

Trifecta Bet

Much like exacta bets, trifectas involve picking the correct horses in the correct positions. This time, however, you must bet on the top three finishers and get their order exactly right.

 

First 4 Bet

Also called a superfecta, this involves betting on the first four places of a chosen race. Punters must bet on the first four finishers and get the order right to win. It's a hard wager to win, but it can be extremely rewarding should it come off.

Placing Your Bets: Navigating the Unibet Platform

Betting on a horse race is very a straightforward and simple process. All you have to do is head to the Unibet platform and find the name of the race, event, or horse you want to bet on.

Once you've found a market with odds that you like, click on the odds to add it to your bet slip. You can add other markets to your wager, too, combining bets to create multi-bets or simply placing multiple separate wagers.

Head to your bet slip when you're ready, and enter your stake into the boxes provided. There, you'll see how much your potential winnings would be, so you can double-check if your bet is worth it. Then, hit 'Place Bet', and you're off!

Maximising Your Odds of Winning

Horse racing can be a daunting sport to bet on if you're not familiar with it. To maximise your odds of winning your bets, you need to do your research. When you've found a race to bet on, look up things like the previous winners, current favourites, and predicted outcomes.

You should also research the horses involved in the race. Don't just bet on one whose name makes you laugh, look into its breeder, its owner, and its recent performances. For example, a horse that might have performed well in the past may be carrying a slight injury, meaning its chances of finishing first may be hampered.

At Unibet, we have a range of tools and features that can help you make informed bets on the races today. For instance, we have insider horse tips and information written within each event, giving you context and hints about who might be worth a wager. You can also check out our Help Centre and Racing Guide to learn more about placing bets and choosing the right markets.

Popular Horse Racing Carnivals

If you're looking to place a bet on Australian racing events, the seasonal Carnivals are where most of the action takes place. All through the year, there are high-profile events taking place, from the Brisbane Winter Carnival to the Melbourne Races. Let's take a look at the various events that light up the sporting calendar during the year:

Summer Racing Carnival

The summer racing carnivals in Australia typically begin in November. During this time, the city of Perth comes alive with racing events, the most notable of which is the Ascot Racing Carnival. This racing festival involves the Winterbottom Stakes and the Kingston Town Classic, both of which pay a prize fund of $1,000,000.

 

Autumn Racing Carnival

When the Australian autumn comes, all eyes fall on Sydney. The Sydney Autumn Carnival features 20 Group 1 races across March, April, and May, with highlights including the Golden Slipper at Rosehill, the Doncaster Mile at Randwick, and the Queen Elizabeth Stakes, also at Randwick. Melbourne and Brisbane also feature some top-tier Group 1 racing with high-stakes, high-paying races.

 

Winter Racing Carnival

Held across the months of May, June, July, and August, the various city Winter Carnivals contain some of the most high-profile races of the year. The Doomben 10,000, with a prize pot of $1,000,000, is the highlight of the Brisbane Winter Carnival and one of the best Group 1 races on the calendar. The Kingsford Smith Cup and the Stradbroke Handicap are also high-paying highlights during the Brisbane Winter Carnival.

 

Spring Racing Carnival

The Melbourne Spring Carnival and the Sydney Spring Carnival are considered to be two of the greatest race carnivals in Australia. Held from September to November, they're home to some of the highest-paying races in the sport.

Highlights include the Caulfield Cup, the Cox Plate, the Melbourne Cup, the Golden Rose, and the Golden Eagle. Australia's richest race, the Everest, also takes place during the Sydney Spring Carnival and has a total prize pool of $20,000,000.

 

Why Choose Unibet for Horse Racing Betting

Today's horse racing punters love to place their wagers at Unibet, and it's easy to see why. With an incredible variety of races and events throughout the year, you're always spoilt for choice in our sportsbook. You can even take advantage of live odds and in-play bets if you're watching horse racing online alongside your betting.

Unibet members can also access regular special offers and promotions, regardless of whether you're a new or existing customer on horse racing results and create customisable bet slips to maximise your winnings!

 

Mastering Horse Racing Betting: Tips and Strategies

If you're looking for Australian horse racing tips, you've come to the right place. To make well-informed bets that have the best chance of success, you need to do background research on the horses in your chosen race. Horse betting in Australia is straightforward when you know details about the horse's breeder, owner, and recent performances.

Another tip is to place a range of bet types, as the more advanced wagers can be used strategically for bigger wins. Exactas, trifectas, and quinellas can all be used to maximise your potential winnings, so it's worth brushing up on how to bet using more advanced types.

 

Understanding Horse Racing Results

Interpreting horse racing results is easy, as it's just a matter of seeing who finished first, second, third, and so on. However, the focus isn't necessarily all on the winner, as you might have put a place bet on a certain horse to finish second, third, or in a different part of the pack.

That's why it's important to look at the finisher's table as a whole and not just at the winner. At Unibet, you can find up-to-date horse racing results with to-the-second winners, allowing you to receive your winnings instantly.

 

A Guide to Racing Betting: From Novice to Expert

Horse racing betting is a truly thrilling experience. Racing is one of the most popular sports to bet on, whether you're watching online horse racing from your sofa or you're at the races for a nice day out. At Unibet, all you have to do is simply search for your desired event, find the market you want to bet on, and enter your stake in your bet slip.

From simple win bets to more complex superfectas, you can create all sorts of horse racing wagers at Unibet. And with detailed stats, useful betting tips, and an easy-to-use interface, Unibet enhances the betting experience for both newcomers and seasoned bettors. If you're ever stuck for guidance, you can find more information in our Horse Racing Guide.