Having a bet is part of the fun of a day the races.

All you need to do is

• Choose your horse
• Note the time of the race
• Decide how much you wish to stake – you can place a bet from as little as £2

You can then choose where to place your bet – making sure you always check your bet immediately on receipt, as any mistakes cannot be changed once a race has begun.

1, Tote on-course kiosks – the Tote odds are calculated through a pool of all bets on each race, with the number of winning tickets deciding the return, just like the National Lottery. A commision from every Tote bet is given back to the racecourse. and the tote’s profits are circulated back into the racing industry. The minimum bet is usually £2.

2, On-course bookmakers – independent bookmakers are located in the betting rings. Each bookie calculates their own odds for each horse and displays them on an electronic board. It’s fun to shop around to get the best price for your horse! The minimum bet can vary, but will be displayed on the bookmaker’s board.

3, Plumpton Racecourse totesport betting shop – you can bet on all racemeetings in either of the two betting shops at Plumpton. The minimum bet is usually £1.

4, Online bookmakers – you will need a credit or debit card to open an online betting account. Please see the links on this page to a range of online betting websites. Minimum bets and opening balances vary.