What is an Each Way bet in Horse Racing?

We have put together an Each Way betting guide to help you with your Horse Racing bets.

What is an each way bet?

An each-way bet consists of two separate bets, one on the horse to win the race, and one on the horse to 'place'.

Whether a horse has placed or not depends on the place terms being offered for the race, which itself typically depends on how many horses are in a race. 

After selecting your bet, you have the option to place an each way bet by ticking the box marked E/W on your bet slip, which also tells you the place terms. 

This will double your stake. So a £5 each way bet on a horse at 6/1 will have a total stake of £10 - £5 on the horse to win, £5 on the horse to place. 

Read more details on How to bet on Horse Racing or check out our Bet Calculator to see how much you would return from your Each Way bet.

How each way betting works

1. Make your selections and add them to the bet slip.

2. Enter your stake.

3. Ensure you have ticked the E/W (each way) box. This will automatically double the stakes entered. If the amount previously entered was your intended total stake, simply halve the amount for each selection.

4. Check your total stake is correct and select Place Bet.

5. Your bet is now placed with confirmed stakes and returns displaying on your bet slip.

Standard industry place terms for each way betting

Runners	Place terms
Handicaps of 16 or more runners	1/4 odds 1-2-3-4 places
Handicaps of 12-15 runners	1/4 odds 1-2-3 places
All other races of 8 or more	1/5 odds 1-2-3 places
Races of 5-7 runners	1/4 odds 1-2 places
Races of fewer than 5 runners	Place money invested to win

Each Way Extra

Each Way Extra gives you the option to increase or decrease the number of places in a race when you are betting each-way on selected horse racing.

When you use Each Way Extra, you can add places to your each-way horse racing bets and take a reduced price or remove places and increase the odds on your selection.

The number of Each Way Extra places offered on a race can be viewed on the Each Way Extra coupon or on the bet slip.