7.2.29
Horse Racing from outside the UK and Ireland
- In countries where bookmakers operate and an official starting price is returned, bets are accepted in accordance with our general rules and any additional rules applicable to the country concerned.
- In countries where there is no starting price market in operation, bets are accepted at Pari-Mutuel (Tote) returns for the following:
1. Win and Each Way
The place part of each-way bets will be settled in accordance with the returned place dividends. Horses in the same ownership are generally coupled in the ‘Win Pool’ only. However, in some countries (for example USA), horses are coupled in all pools and coupling may occur for reasons other than ownership. Where a coupled horse is a non-runner, win and each-way bets specifically nominating the non-runner will be made void.2. Place Only
Place only bets are accepted for singles. We do not accept doubles, trebles, etc. involving place only bets. In countries where additional place pools operate, place bets or the place part of each-way bets will be settled in accordance with the ‘123 Show Pool’, unless the words ‘Place 1-2’ are indicated.3. Forecasts
Straight or dual forecasts are accepted depending on the type of forecast in operation, unless special rules are advertised, in which case bets will be settled only at Industry/Marathonbet special straight forecast odds (on US racing only straight forecasts are accepted).4. Show Prices and Industry Starting Prices
Where SIS or an alternative external supplier provide betting shows and an Industry SP (based on bookmakers prices), ALL bets will be settled at these prices. In instances where no Industry SP is made available, bets will be settled at Pari-Mutuel returns.5. Unnamed Favourites
Unnamed Favourites, second favourites etc. are not accepted at Pari-Mutuel odds.