English Classics Betting Options
There are a wide range of bets available on Horse Racing. The following are available from most major bookmakers, and we again thank our sponsors the William Hill Organization for the descriptions.
Singles
A Single is a bet on 1 selection in one event. Your selection must be successful to get a return.
Accumulators
An accumulator consists of 1 bet involving more than one selection in different events. All must be successful to get a return.
Trixie
A Trixie consists of 4 bets involving 3 selections in different events. The bet includes 3 doubles and 1 treble. A minimum of 2 of your selections must be successful to get a return.
Patent
A Patent consists of 7 bets involving 3 selections in different events. The bet includes a single on each selection, plus 3 doubles and 1 treble. Just one successful selection guarantees a return.
Yankee
A Yankee consists of 11 bets involving 4 selections in different events. The bet includes 6 doubles, 4 trebles, and an accumulator. A minimum of 2 of your selections must be successful to get a return.
The Derby Fact File
The “Blue Riband” of the English turf. Three-year-old colts (fillies are eligible but rarely compete these days) stretch every sinew and nerve as they hurtle round Epsom’s switchback mile-and-a-half. This is a true test of stamina for young horses.
United Kingdom Classic Races
In United Kingdom horse racing, The Classics are a series of horse races run over the flat (i.e. without jumps). Each classic is run once each year and is restricted to horses that are three years old.
The five races are:
- Two Thousand Guineas Stakes
- One Thousand Guineas Stakes
- Oaks Stakes
- Epsom Derby Stakes
- St. Leger Stakes
The 2,000 Guineas, the Derby and the St.Leger together form the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.
