Horse Racing Free Bets & Extra Place Offers Updated for January 2026

21/11/2025 | Categories: Horse Racing | Published by: Andy Nelson

Updated: 8th January 2026

Horse Racing

Horse Racing Free Bets & Extra Place Offers

Daily racing offers, extra place specials and odds boosts from trusted bookmakers for UK and Irish horse racing.

What You’ll Find on This Racing Offers Page

Horse racing punters are spoiled for choice when it comes to promotions: extra places, best odds guaranteed, money-back if your horse finishes second, and festival-specific boosts.

This page pulls together the standout racing offers from familiar names such as Betfred, BetGoodwin, Boylesports, Quinnbet and Quickbet, so you don’t need to jump between promo pages every morning.

Today’s Horse Racing Free Bets & Promos

The table below is designed to give you a quick read on which bookies are pushing racing today – extra places, selected meetings, and key terms like minimum runners and each-way fractions.

Bookmaker	Racing Offer	Bonus Value	Key Terms	Best For	UK Players	Notes
Betfred	Bet £10 Get £30 + Racing Boosts	£30 Free Bets	Min odds 1/1 • BOG on many races	Extra Places & ITV Racing	Yes	Top UK racing bookmaker
BetGoodwin	Bet £10 Get £10	£10 Free Bet	Min odds 6/4 • Racing bets excluded for qualifying	Daily Racing	Yes	Goodwin Racing shop heritage
Boylesports	Bet £10 Get £20 + Extra Places	£20 Free Bets	BOG (selected) • Min odds apply	Irish & UK Racing	Yes	Multiple extra place races daily
Quinnbet	50% Back as Free Bet (Max £35)	Up to £35 Refund	Losing day refund • Min odds	Handicaps & EW Bets	Yes	Great EW value
AK Bets	Bet £10 Get £10	£10 Free Bet	Some racing markets excluded	Small-Field Races	Yes	Very strong UK racing focus
DragonBet	Bet £10 Get £10	£10 Free Bet	Wales & UK racing OK • Min odds apply	Welsh Tracks	Yes	Welsh racing specialists
Quickbet	10% Weekly Cashback	Up to £25	Weekly cashback on net losses	Daily Racing	Yes	Fast mobile betting
StarSports	Bet £10 Get £20	£20 Free Bets	Qualifying odds • Card-only customers	Premium Races	Yes	High-end racing bookmaker
Nagsbet	100% Sports Bonus	Up to £100	40x wagering • Selected markets	Racing Multiples	Yes	Higher wagering but low deposits allowed
Jeffbet	Bet £10 Get £30	£30 Free Bets	Min odds 1/1	All-Weather & Flat Racing	Yes	Popular UK sportsbook
FruityKing Sports	Bet £10 Get £20	£20 Free Bets	Min odds apply	Racing Accas	Yes	Beginner friendly
BlueFox Sports	10% Cashback Weekly	Up to £50	Weekly cashback	Racing Multiples	Yes	Low-stake punters
GentlemanJim	£10 Bonus Bet	£10 Free Bet	Qualifying bet required	Jump Racing	Yes	New UK brand with racing promos

For generic welcome deals (not just racing), you can also cross-check the same bookmakers on our main free bets and betting apps pages.

Common Types of Racing Promotions Explained

Extra Place Races

Bookmakers pay out an extra place or two on selected handicaps, often at big festivals or on Saturday feature races. Always check minimum runners and each-way terms.

Best Odds Guaranteed (BOG)

If you back a horse early and the SP is bigger, you’re paid out at the higher price. Brands like Betfred and Boylesports often run BOG on most UK & Irish meetings.

Money-Back if 2nd or 3rd

Some offers refund your stake as a free bet if your selection finishes second or third in specified races. These usually have max refund caps and market restrictions.

Racing Welcome Bonuses

A few brands tailor their welcome deals towards racing fans with price boosts or free bets on headline meetings. These will also appear on our free bets page.

How to Use Racing Offers Sensibly

Don’t pick a horse just because it’s in an “extra places” race – start with your normal form study.
Use extra place races to slightly expand your each-way comfort zone, not to bet every runner in the field.
Keep stakes consistent; don’t triple your unit size just because a bookie is offering money-back if beaten.
If you bet heavily on racing from your phone, compare the in-play and live-stream experience on brands from your betting apps page.

Horse Racing Free Bets FAQs

Do extra place races apply to all runners?

Yes, if the race qualifies and still has the required number of runners at the off. If there are non-runners, some bookmakers revert to standard each-way terms.

Can I combine racing offers with other bonuses?

Usually you can use free bets on racing, but some boosts and refunds won’t stack with other promotions. Always read the “promotion restrictions” section before you bet.

Are Irish meetings included?

Most of the big UK-facing bookmakers cover both UK and Irish racing, but some offers are “UK only”. We note this where possible in the table.

Responsible Gambling: Racing cards can be long and it’s easy to fire bets into every race. Focus on a handful of well-researched selections, set a daily limit and walk away when you hit it. If you feel your betting is getting out of control, visit BeGambleAware.org for advice and support.

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