User-Friendly Horse Racing Betting Apps Tested

How We Tested the Best Horse Racing Betting Apps

The best horse racing betting apps do more than display a price. They should let you go from a race card to a confirmed bet in a few taps, show you what the horse has been doing, and pay out quickly when it wins. We spent several weeks using racing apps on ordinary iPhones and Android handsets, at real meetings and on quiet weekday cards. This page explains what we found, which features earned their place and where each app fell short, so you can choose with your eyes open rather than on the strength of a banner ad.

Every operator in this review holds a licence from the UK Gambling Commission. That was our first filter and it is not negotiable. A UKGC licence gives you protection on fair terms, segregated handling of disputes through an approved ADR service, mandatory affordability and identity checks, and access to safer gambling tools such as deposit limits and GamStop self-exclusion. An app without that licence should not be on your phone, however generous its odds look.

Our testing criteria

We scored each app across seven areas. Each area reflects something that actually affects the experience of a racing punter, rather than generic sportsbook features that matter more to football fans.

• Speed and navigation: how many taps it takes to reach a specific race from the home screen, how fast race cards load on 4G, and whether the app stays stable when thousands of players log in before a big handicap.
• Racing-specific features: Best Odds Guaranteed (BOG), extra places, each-way terms, early prices, non-runner no bet, and the depth of the multiples menu (Lucky 15s, Yankees, Trixies and so on).
• Form and information: the quality of race cards, jockey and trainer data, recent form figures, going reports, verdicts and tips, and whether you have to leave the app to research a race.
• Live streaming and results: availability of UK and Irish racing streams, the conditions attached to watching them, picture quality on mobile data and how quickly results appear.
• Promotions: the value and fairness of the welcome offer, plus recurring racing promotions for existing customers.
• Payments and settlement: deposit options, withdrawal speed, how fast winning bets are settled and how clearly the app handles Rule 4 deductions or dead heats.
• Account safety and support: two-factor login, biometric access, responsible gambling controls, and how quickly support responds via live chat.

How the tests were run

We opened funded accounts with each operator, completing the registration and verification process exactly as a new customer would. We then placed a mix of single win bets, each-way bets, multiples and bet builder style selections across flat and jumps meetings. Stakes were kept small and consistent so we could compare settlement and cash out behaviour fairly. We deliberately included awkward scenarios: a late non-runner to trigger Rule 4, a photo finish, a race where the starting price drifted well above our taken price (to check BOG was honoured), and a withdrawal request made at the weekend.

We also tested at peak times. Saturday afternoons during the jumps season and the major festival weeks put enormous strain on betting apps, and an app that runs smoothly on a Tuesday at Wolverhampton can stutter when the tapes go up for a big race. Any freezing, failed bet slips or login problems were logged and factored into our scores.

What we did not reward

We did not give extra credit for casino lobbies, flashy animations or novelty markets. Many punters searching for the best horse racing betting apps simply want to read a card, back a horse and watch the race. Apps that buried racing beneath unrelated content lost marks for navigation, however polished they looked. Equally, a huge welcome offer with restrictive terms did not outscore a modest offer that is easy to understand and claim.

Finally, our verdicts reflect the apps at the time of testing. Operators update their software and promotions regularly, so features can change. Where something is time-sensitive, such as an offer amount, we have said so and recommend checking the latest terms on the operator's site before you sign up.

Comparing the Best Horse Racing Betting Apps Side by Side

Before going into individual verdicts, the table below gives a quick overview of how the five apps we tested compare on the features racing fans ask about most. Use it to shortlist two or three candidates, then read the detailed sections for the finer points. Many experienced punters keep more than one app installed so they can take the best price on any given race, and the comparison makes it easier to see which apps complement each other.

App	Best Odds Guaranteed	Live racing streams	Extra places offers	Standout racing feature	Our score
bet365	Yes, UK and Irish races	Yes, with funded account or qualifying bet	Regularly on big races	Streaming coverage and early prices	9.4/10
William Hill	Yes, UK and Irish races	Yes, on selected races	Frequent, especially Saturdays	Price boosts and racing content	9.0/10
Betfred	Yes, UK and Irish races	Yes, on selected races	Frequent	Bonuses on multiples and Lucky 15s	8.9/10
QuinnBet	Yes, UK and Irish races	Limited	On selected races	Strong value promotions for regulars	8.5/10
10bet	Yes, UK and Irish races	Limited	Occasional	Clean, simple bet slip	8.2/10

A few points help when reading the table. First, Best Odds Guaranteed usually applies to UK and Irish races only, and there may be a cut-off time or a maximum payout on the enhancement. Second, streaming terms vary: some operators require a funded balance, others require you to have placed a bet on the specific race, and some offer no streams at all on certain meetings because of broadcasting rights. Third, "extra places" offers are typically race-specific promotions rather than a permanent feature, so availability changes daily.

How the apps compare on usability

Feature lists only tell half the story. The second table summarises how each app felt in day-to-day use: how quickly it opened, how many taps it took to reach the next race, and how the bet slip coped with each-way and multiple selections.

App	Taps to next race	Each-way toggle on slip	Multiples menu	Biometric login	Peak-time stability
bet365	2	Yes	Full range	Yes	Excellent
William Hill	2	Yes	Full range	Yes	Very good
Betfred	2-3	Yes	Full range	Yes	Very good
QuinnBet	3	Yes	Good range	Yes	Good
10bet	3	Yes	Good range	Yes	Good

The gap between the top and bottom of the list is narrower than the scores suggest. All five apps let you place a straightforward win or each-way bet without fuss. The differences show up at the margins: streaming, depth of form data, and how the app behaves at 3.30pm on a Saturday when the biggest race of the day is about to start. If you only bet on a handful of big races each year, any of the apps above will serve you well. If you bet most days, those margins matter much more.

For a quick start with one of the operators we tested, you can view the current racing offer here. Always read the full terms before you join.

Features That Separate the Best Horse Racing Betting Apps

Racing is a specialised market. It has its own bet types, its own rules on non-runners and its own promotional landscape. The best horse racing betting apps recognise this and build tools specifically for racing punters instead of bolting racing onto a football-first platform. These are the features we weighed most heavily, with an explanation of why each matters.

Best Odds Guaranteed

Best Odds Guaranteed is the single most valuable feature for anyone who takes an early price. If you back a horse at 5/1 in the morning and it starts at 8/1, BOG means your winning bet is settled at the bigger starting price. If the price shortens to 3/1, you keep your 5/1. Over a season, those upgrades add up to a meaningful boost to your returns.

All five apps we tested offered BOG on UK and Irish racing at the time of review, but the small print differs. Look for:

• Time window: some operators apply BOG from a specific time on race day, often the morning, rather than to ante-post bets placed days in advance.
• Maximum enhancement: many cap the extra winnings paid through BOG, which mostly affects high-stakes punters.
• Account restrictions: operators can remove BOG from individual accounts, typically those they consider to be consistently profitable. This is legal, but worth knowing about.
• Bet types covered: check whether BOG applies to each-way and multiple bets, not just singles.

Extra places on each-way bets

Standard each-way terms pay a fraction of the odds on a set number of places, depending on the size of the field and the type of race. A handicap with 16 or more runners normally pays four places, for example. An extra places offer adds a fifth, sixth or even seventh place on selected races, which can turn a losing each-way bet into a returned stake plus profit.

Extra places are among the most popular racing promotions because they are easy to understand and genuinely useful. The catch is that the extra place is often priced into slightly shorter odds, so it is worth comparing prices across two or three apps before committing. On a big-field handicap, though, the extra place frequently outweighs a marginally shorter price.

Live streaming and replays

Watching the race inside the same app you bet on is a huge convenience. The best racing apps stream most UK and Irish meetings, plus some international racing, and let you watch replays afterwards. In our tests, bet365 offered the broadest streaming coverage, while William Hill and Betfred streamed a good selection of meetings. QuinnBet and 10bet had more limited coverage, so you may need a separate racing channel or a different app to watch every race live.

Pay attention to streaming conditions. Some apps require a funded account or a bet of a minimum stake on the race before you can watch. On mobile data, high-definition streams can use a lot of data over a full afternoon, so check whether the app lets you lower the stream quality.

Race cards, form and tips

A strong race card should show each runner's recent form figures, weight, draw, jockey and trainer, plus days since the last run, the official rating and a short comment. Better apps add speed figures, course and distance records, going preferences, and expert verdicts or tips. The aim is to make it possible to research a race without switching to another site.

Form depth varied noticeably across the apps we tested. bet365 and William Hill provided the richest race cards, with detailed form tables and racing news. Betfred's cards were clear and well organised. QuinnBet and 10bet covered the essentials but offered less in-depth analysis. If you rely heavily on form study, you may prefer to research on a dedicated racing site and use the app purely for placing bets and taking prices.

Bet builder and request a bet

Bet builder tools started in football but have moved into racing. Some apps let you combine selections from the same race or the same meeting, such as a horse to win plus a jockey to ride a set number of winners on the card. Request-a-bet services let you ask for a price on something not listed on the menu. These features are fun and occasionally useful, but be aware that combined markets usually carry a bigger margin for the bookmaker than straight singles.

Multiples and bonuses on permutation bets

Lucky 15s, Yankees, Heinz and Patents are a staple of racing betting. A good racing app should make them easy to build from your bet slip, show the total stake clearly before confirmation and explain any bonuses. Betfred stands out here, with long-running bonuses on Lucky 15, 31 and 63 bets when you land a single winner or all of your selections. William Hill and bet365 also offer consolation bonuses on certain multiples, though the details change.

Social and copy betting tools

Some racing apps now include social features. CopyBet-style tools let you follow other punters and copy their racing selections onto your own bet slip with a single tap. They show how other people read a race, but they are no substitute for your own form study, and copied bets carry the same risk as any other. In our view, the best horse racing betting apps treat social features as an optional extra and keep the race cards, prices and bet slip at the heart of the racing section.

Cash out and edit bet

Cash out lets you settle a bet early for a price offered by the bookmaker, either locking in profit or limiting a loss. It is particularly useful on multiples, where the final leg can be nerve-wracking. All five apps offered cash out on most racing bets, with partial cash out available on some. Edit bet, which lets you add or remove selections from an open bet, was less widespread. Remember that the cash out value includes the bookmaker's margin, so it is usually worth slightly less than the fair value of your position.

Non-runner no bet and ante-post markets

Ante-post betting on festivals and big races can offer outstanding value, but a horse that fails to make the race normally means a lost stake. Non-runner no bet (NRNB) markets protect you: if your horse does not run, your stake is returned. Most top racing apps open NRNB markets in the weeks before major festivals. Check whether they apply to every horse in the market, and note that NRNB prices are sometimes slightly shorter than standard ante-post prices.

Notifications and favourites

Smaller conveniences can make a big difference. Push notifications for non-runners, results and price boosts help you stay on top of your bets without constantly checking the app. Several apps let you build a tracker for favourite horses, jockeys or trainers and send an alert when they are declared to run. This is a superb tool for punters who follow a particular stable, and it was one of the reasons bet365 and William Hill scored so well in our navigation tests.

App-by-App Verdicts: Pros, Cons and Who Each Suits

The five apps below all made our shortlist of the best horse racing betting apps for UK punters, but they suit different types of bettor. Here is what each did well, where each disappointed, and the kind of punter each is best for. These verdicts are written in plain prose and lists so you can compare the reasoning behind our scores, not just the scores themselves.

bet365: the most complete racing app

bet365 topped our rankings because it does almost everything well. The app opened quickly, race cards loaded within a second or two on mobile data, and the "next races" panel made it easy to jump to the next off. Streaming coverage was the broadest we saw, covering the vast majority of UK and Irish meetings plus a good spread of international racing. Early prices are offered on most UK races from the morning, and BOG applied to UK and Irish races at the time of testing.

The bet slip handled each-way and multiple bets cleanly, and cash out worked reliably on every racing bet we placed. During a busy Saturday afternoon, the app never froze or rejected a bet slip, which cannot be said for every operator.

Pros:

• Extensive live streaming of UK, Irish and international racing
• Fast, stable app even at peak times
• Early prices and BOG on UK and Irish races
• Detailed race cards and racing news
• Strong cash out and edit bet tools

Cons:

• The sheer number of sports and markets can feel busy for racing-only punters
• Racing promotions are solid but less generous than some rivals on multiples

Best for: regular racing punters who want to watch and bet in one place, and anyone who values reliability above everything else.

William Hill: a racing heritage in your pocket

William Hill has been part of British racing for decades, and the app reflects that. The racing section is easy to find, cards are packed with form data, and the operator runs a steady stream of price boosts and extra places promotions, particularly on Saturdays and during festivals. In our tests, the bet slip was intuitive, and the app's "price boost" banners made it easy to spot enhanced odds on selected runners.

Streaming was available on a good selection of meetings, though coverage was not quite as comprehensive as bet365's. The app performed well at peak times, with only a brief delay loading race cards on one occasion during a festival week.

Pros:

• Strong range of racing price boosts and extra places
• Detailed race cards with good form depth
• BOG on UK and Irish racing
• Familiar brand with a long racing pedigree

Cons:

• Streaming coverage narrower than the market leader
• Some menus take an extra tap to reach

Best for: punters who enjoy hunting for price boosts and extra places on big Saturday races.

Betfred: the multiples specialist

Betfred's racing app is built for punters who like permutation bets. Its long-standing bonuses on Lucky 15, Lucky 31 and Lucky 63 bets give you a boost when one selection wins or all of them do, and the app makes those bets simple to construct. Betfred also runs regular extra places offers and offers BOG on UK and Irish racing.

Navigation was clean, with racing easy to reach from the home screen. Race cards were clear rather than exhaustive, and the app was stable in our peak-time tests. Streaming was available on selected races. For punters who enjoy building a Lucky 15 on a Saturday morning, Betfred is hard to beat.

Pros:

• Generous bonuses on Lucky 15, 31 and 63 bets
• Frequent extra places promotions
• BOG on UK and Irish racing
• Clean, uncluttered app design

Cons:

• Race cards less detailed than the top two
• Streaming not available on every meeting

Best for: punters who bet on multiples and permutation bets, particularly Lucky 15s.

QuinnBet: value-focused promotions for regulars

QuinnBet is a smaller operator than the big three above, but it punches above its weight on racing promotions. During our testing period it ran a range of offers aimed at existing customers, including cashback-style promotions and bonuses on multiples, and it offered BOG on UK and Irish racing. The app is simple and functional, with a bet slip that handles each-way bets well.

Where QuinnBet falls behind is in streaming and form depth. Live racing coverage was limited, and race cards covered the essentials without much extra analysis. If you research elsewhere and simply want good value when you place a bet, though, it is a worthwhile second or third app to keep on your phone.

Pros:

• Attractive ongoing promotions for regular customers
• BOG on UK and Irish racing
• Straightforward, easy-to-learn app

Cons:

• Limited live streaming
• Basic race cards compared with bigger rivals
• Slightly slower navigation to specific races

Best for: value-conscious punters who do their research elsewhere and want regular promotions.

10bet: simple and uncluttered

10bet's app is the least complicated of the five, which will appeal to punters who find bigger apps overwhelming. The bet slip is clean, the racing section is easy to browse, and BOG applied to UK and Irish racing at the time of testing. The app was stable in our tests, though it took one more tap than the leaders to reach a specific race.

The trade-off for simplicity is depth. Streaming was limited, extra places offers were occasional rather than daily, and form data was basic. 10bet works well as a secondary app for price comparison or for occasional punters who want a no-fuss experience.

Pros:

• Clean, beginner-friendly design
• BOG on UK and Irish racing
• Reliable bet slip and cash out

Cons:

• Limited streaming and form data
• Fewer racing-specific promotions than larger rivals

Best for: occasional punters and beginners who want a simple, low-stress app.

What about the other big names?

The UK market is crowded, and you will also see apps from Sky Bet, Paddy Power, Coral, Betfair and BetVictor promoted heavily around big race days. Several of them offer strong racing features, from Betfair's exchange, which lets you back and lay horses against other punters, to Paddy Power's money-back specials. We focused this review on five operators to keep the comparison detailed, but the same criteria apply: check the licence, BOG terms, streaming conditions and promotional small print before you sign up with any of them.

Whichever operator you choose, the best horse racing betting apps share the same foundations: a UK Gambling Commission licence, fair Best Odds Guaranteed terms, clear each-way rules, quick settlement and easy-to-use safer gambling tools. Use those as your checklist and you will quickly spot which apps deserve a place on your phone.

Welcome Offers and Racing Promotions on Mobile

Almost every racing app tempts new customers with a welcome offer, typically a set of free bets after you place a qualifying bet. Promotions can be genuinely valuable, but only if you understand the terms. When we assessed the best horse racing betting apps, we judged offers on clarity and fairness, not just headline size.

How a typical welcome offer works

The standard UK structure is "bet £X, get £Y in free bets". You complete registration, verify your identity, deposit using an eligible payment method (usually a debit card) and place a qualifying bet at or above minimum odds. Once that bet settles, the free bets are credited to your account. Some offers credit the free bets after you place the qualifying bet, regardless of the result; others only after settlement.

Here are the terms to check before you claim any welcome offer:

• Minimum qualifying stake: often £10, though some offers use £5. Placing less will usually disqualify you.
• Minimum odds: commonly evens (2.0) or 1/2 (1.5). A bet on a short-priced favourite below the minimum odds will not qualify.
• Payment method: deposits made through some e-wallets may be excluded. A debit card deposit is the safest way to qualify.
• Opt-in requirement: some promotions require you to opt in by ticking a box or entering a promo code during sign-up.
• Validity period: free bets usually expire after a set number of days, commonly seven to thirty. Use them within the period or lose them.
• Free bet stakes not returned: if a free bet wins, you normally receive only the winnings, not the free bet stake itself.
• Market restrictions: free bets may be limited to certain sports or bet types, so check that they can be used on horse racing.

Ongoing racing promotions worth looking for

The welcome offer is a one-off. Recurring racing promotions matter far more over time if you bet regularly. The most valuable ones we encountered during testing included:

• Extra places: additional each-way places on selected big-field races, typically Saturday handicaps and festival races.
• Price boosts: enhanced odds on selected runners, often limited to a maximum stake.
• Money back offers: a refund, usually as a free bet, if your horse finishes second to the favourite or loses by a short distance.
• Multiples bonuses: consolation payouts or bonuses on Lucky 15s and other permutation bets.
• Loyalty rewards: free bets for placing a set number of qualifying bets over a week.

Many of these promotions have their own minimum stake and odds requirements, and most are subject to the operator's discretion. Free bet refunds, for example, are often capped at a maximum value. Read each promotion's terms in the app rather than relying on the headline banner.

Avoiding common bonus mistakes

The most frequent mistakes we see are simple ones. Punters place their qualifying bet at odds below the minimum, deposit with an excluded payment method, or forget to opt in. Others let free bets expire because they did not realise there was a seven-day limit. A few minutes reading the terms before you claim an offer is the easiest way to get full value.

It is also worth remembering that promotions are a marketing tool. They are designed to attract and retain customers, not to make you rich. Treat free bets as a bonus, never as a reason to bet more than you can afford. If you want to compare current deals, you can check the latest racing welcome offer before you decide. 18+, T&Cs apply, BeGambleAware.org.

A typical offer might read "bet £10, get £30 in free bets, min odds 1/2". Back a 2/5 favourite and your bet will not qualify, however confident you are. The best horse racing betting apps state conditions like these clearly on the offer page, and some flag them on the bet slip, so you can see whether a bet qualifies before you confirm it.

Deposits, Withdrawals and Bet Settlement

Placing a bet is only half of the experience. How quickly and reliably you can fund your account, withdraw winnings and see bets settled is just as important. The best horse racing betting apps make payments simple and transparent, with clear processing times and no hidden fees.

Payment methods

Under UK rules, credit cards cannot be used to fund gambling accounts. That leaves debit cards as the most common payment method, alongside bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and other e-wallets depending on the operator. Debit cards are accepted by every app we tested and are almost always eligible for welcome offers.

App	Debit card	Apple Pay / Google Pay	PayPal	Typical withdrawal time (debit card)
bet365	Yes	Yes	Yes	Within hours to 1-2 working days
William Hill	Yes	Yes	Yes	1-3 working days
Betfred	Yes	Yes	Yes	1-3 working days
QuinnBet	Yes	Yes	Selected	1-3 working days
10bet	Yes	Selected	Selected	1-3 working days

Payment availability can change and may depend on your device and bank. Withdrawal times also depend on your bank's processing and whether your account is fully verified. Fast payment options, such as Visa Direct, can land funds within hours when your bank supports them.

The best horse racing betting apps also keep transaction limits sensible. The min deposit is commonly around £5 to £10, and minimum withdrawal amounts are similarly low, which suits punters who bet small stakes. Check each operator's banking page for current limits, because they can vary by payment method.

Verification and why it matters

UK-licensed operators must verify your identity, age and address before you can deposit or bet. In most cases, this happens automatically during registration using electronic checks. If those checks fail, you may be asked to upload a photo ID and proof of address. Completing verification promptly prevents delays when you come to withdraw, so it is worth doing straight away rather than waiting until you have winnings to collect.

Operators may also carry out financial risk or affordability checks, particularly if you deposit large amounts. These checks are part of the UK's safer gambling framework, and while they can feel intrusive, they exist to protect customers.

Settlement speed and accuracy

In our tests, all five apps settled winning racing bets quickly after the official result, usually within minutes once the weighed-in announcement was made. bet365 and William Hill were consistently the fastest. Each-way bets settled correctly on both the win and place parts, and BOG enhancements were applied automatically where the starting price exceeded our taken price.

We also checked how each app handled Rule 4 deductions, which reduce winnings when a horse is withdrawn after you placed your bet. All five apps applied deductions correctly and showed them clearly in the bet history. Dead heats were settled according to standard rules, with stakes split between the tied runners. If you are ever unsure why a bet was settled a certain way, the bet history should show the details, and support teams can explain any deduction.

Handling disputes

If you believe a bet has been settled incorrectly, contact the operator's customer support first, ideally through live chat so you have a written record. If the issue is not resolved, UKGC-licensed operators must offer access to an approved Alternative Dispute Resolution provider, such as IBAS. This free, independent service is one of the main reasons to bet only with licensed operators.

Practical Tips for Using Racing Apps Well

Even the best horse racing betting apps cannot make losing bets win, but using them smartly can improve your value and keep your betting enjoyable. These tips come from our own testing and from long experience of betting on British and Irish racing.

Keep more than one app

Prices differ between bookmakers, sometimes significantly. Holding accounts with two or three operators lets you take the best available odds on each race. Over a season, consistently taking the top price is one of the simplest ways to improve your returns. Combine an all-rounder like bet365 with a promotions-focused app such as Betfred or QuinnBet for a good balance.

Even the best horse racing betting apps will not have the top price on every runner in every race. Bookmakers set their own odds and react differently to market moves, so a horse that is 6/1 in one app can be 7/1 in another. Checking two or three apps before you confirm a bet takes seconds, and those small differences make a noticeable difference to your returns over a season.

Take early prices with BOG

If you have done your research in the morning, taking an early price with BOG protection is usually a sound strategy. If the horse drifts, you get the bigger starting price. If it shortens, you keep your price. There is little downside, as long as the horse runs.

Use extra places on big-field handicaps

Each-way betting on large handicap fields is where extra places offers deliver real value. Look for races with 16 or more runners, compare the extra-places price with standard prices elsewhere, and decide whether the additional place justifies any difference in odds.

Plan for the big festivals

Cheltenham in March, the Grand National meeting at Aintree in April, the Epsom Derby, Royal Ascot in June and the big Irish festivals at Punchestown and Leopardstown bring the most generous promotions of the year. Operators compete hard for customers during these meetings, with enhanced extra places, money back specials and price boosts. They also bring the heaviest app traffic, so log in early, check that your account is verified and funded, and place important bets well before the off.

Research before you bet

Race cards inside apps are a good starting point, but serious form study benefits from dedicated racing resources. Check the going, the draw on flat tracks, the trainer's current form, and how the horse has performed on similar ground and at similar distances. Tips from expert tipsters can provide useful angles, but use them as one input among several rather than following them blindly.

Manage your bankroll

Decide in advance how much you are prepared to spend on betting over a week or month and stick to that figure. Keep stakes consistent rather than increasing them to chase losses. Treat winnings as a bonus, and avoid the temptation to reinvest everything immediately.

Safer gambling tools

Every UK-licensed racing app must provide tools to help you stay in control. These include:

• Deposit limits: daily, weekly or monthly caps on how much you can add to your account.
• Reality checks: pop-up reminders of how long you have been logged in.
• Time-outs: short breaks from betting, from 24 hours up to several weeks.
• Self-exclusion: longer-term blocks on your account, plus GamStop, which excludes you from all UK-licensed operators at once.
• Activity statements: records of your deposits, bets and net position over time.

Setting a deposit limit when you join is a sensible habit, even if you never expect to need it. If betting stops being fun or you feel it is affecting your finances or relationships, free and confidential help is available from BeGambleAware.org, GamCare and the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133.

Final thoughts on choosing an app

There is no single right answer for every punter. If you want the most complete package of streaming, prices and reliability, bet365 led our tests. William Hill is excellent for price boosts and extra places, Betfred is the pick for multiples fans, QuinnBet offers strong ongoing value, and 10bet keeps things simple. The best horse racing betting apps for you will depend on how often you bet, which features you use and how much you value streaming versus promotions. Try two or three, compare them on your own phone, and keep the ones that suit your style. To get started, you can explore the featured racing app offer.