Having a bet on a horse race can be exciting but watching the race live can add to that thrill. It may not be possible to attend all of the races you bet on which is why it can be a good idea to stream these races via bookmaker websites. Betfred are one bookmaker which offers free live streaming on any UK or Irish horse race for customers via their website.
Betfred are one of the best bookies for live streaming, so if you don’t have an account with them yet, it may be worthwhile. This quick guide will show you exactly how to watch live racing on Betfred.
First of all, horse racing streams are only available to Betfred account holders. So if you don’t have a Betfred online account yet, you might want to consider signing up. You can do that in just a couple of minutes by clicking the button below.
New customers only. Register, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. #ad
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In order to stream a live horse race, you must have first placed a bet on that race. A total stake of £1 or more on the race you wish to watch is required. This can be either a £1 single or a £0.50 each-way bet so long as the total stake is equal to or greater than £1. Note that this requirement only applies to horse racing and greyhound streams. You may be able to stream other sports such as football, tennis or basketball without needing to place a bet. However, you must have a funded account to stream these sports.
There are different staking requirements for multiple bets. We have listed these in the table below.
| Bet Type | Number of races | Minimum Total Stake (£/€) |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 1 | 1 |
| Straight Forecast | 1 | 1 |
| Reserved Forecast | 1 | 1 |
| Double | 2 | 2 |
| Treble | 3 | 3 |
| Trixie | 3 | 3 |
| Patent | 3 | 3 |
| Yankee | 4 | 4 |
| Lucky 15 | 4 | 4 |
| Accumulator 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Canadian | 5 | 5 |
| Lucky 31 | 5 | 5 |
| Accumulator 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Heinz | 6 | 6 |
| Lucky 63 | 6 | 6 |
| Accumulator 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Super Heinz | 7 | 7 |
| Accumulator 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Goliath | 8 | 8 |
Once your bet is placed, you will be eligible to watch the race. Simply click the menu option at the top of the Betfred site that says Watch Live. You’ll be taken to a page that looks like the screenshot below – the menu option is highlighted for your convenience.
Simply click the icon in the middle marked UK & Irish Racing, and your live stream will start. You don’t need to download or install any software, the action is streamed directly through the website. Providing you have a relatively good internet connection, the quality of the stream should be good.
Betfred live streaming is a great way to watch horse racing and other sports from the comfort of your own home, or wherever else you happen to be. It is part of the range of features that Betfred provides to all of their customers.
Yes. You need to have a Betfred account and be logged in to access streams of any sport.
Yes, and for horse racing or greyhounds you need to have placed a bet on the race you wish to watch in order to access the stream. See above for minimum stakes. Please note that a real balance does not include Betfred free bets or bonuses.
Streams are provided by a range of Betfred partners including iGameMedia, BetRadar, Racing UK, At The Races and LARCS.
You don’t need to download a player but you may need to update to the latest version of flash if your computer doesn’t already have it.
Most internet connections should be able to load and play the streams without a problem. However, Betfred recommends a minimum speed of 512kbps.
Betfred streams are not completely live. There is usually a delay of around 30 seconds from the live event and what is shown on the streams.
No. You must place a fixed-odds bet in order to meet the staking requirements for horse racing and greyhound streams.
Unfortunately, Betfred do not provide replays so you will only be able to watch the stream once.
Currently, only customers in the UK and Ireland can access the Betfred live streams.
You can leave your feedback on the Betfred review page or read what other customers think. Bookmaker reviews are an important way to share your experiences and help the bookies improve their service. Please feel free to share your opinion to help other users decide whether Betfred is the right choice of online bookie for them.
New customers only. Register, deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. #ad
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