Which Bookies Pay First Past The Post?

Did you know that the rules that online bookmakers use to settle bets can vary, depending on the bookie you use? In this article, we’ll look at a list of which bookies pay first past the post on horse racing.

We’ll also explain exactly what this means, and how it can benefit you. If you’re not sure whether this matters or not, we can tell you now that it most certainly does! So make sure you read on to find out why…

Bookies That Pay First Past The Post

Below is a list of UK betting sites that pay First Past The Post.

Bookie	First Past The Post Available	Double Result Available	Visit
Bet365			Visit
Betfred			Visit
William Hill			Visit
Fitzdares			Visit
BetGoodwin			Visit
Unibet			Visit
Betvictor			Visit
Coral			Visit
Ladbrokes			Visit
Boylesports			Visit
10bet			Visit
Quinnbet			Visit
Virginbet			Visit
Vbet			Visit
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So now you know which bookies pay first past the post. Now we’ll take a look at what this actually means, and how it can help you make more money from horse racing.

What Does First Past The Post Mean?

Most horse racing bookmakers pay out your bets based on the official result. However, sometimes horses can be disqualified. That means that your horse could cross the finish line first, but not be awarded the race. And therefore, your bet would lose.

When a bookie pays first past the post, you’re protected from that. They pay you as a winner if your horse crosses the line first, even if it is then disqualified.

Hopefully, you can see why this is so important. Because if your bookie doesn’t offer it, you’ll end up missing out on a lot of winners over the course of a season!

So now you know which bookies pay first past the post, make sure you’re betting with one of them in future.

WhichBookie racing analyst Will Smith explains in the video below more about how First Past The Post and Double Result work.

What Is Double Result In Horse Racing?

As mentioned above, some bookmakers payout on horse racing bets based on the official result whereas some also pay out on horses who cross the line first (First Past The Post) regardless of if they are later disqualified.

Bookies which pay first past the post, generally also payout on the official result. This is often called the ‘Double Result’ concession.

Betting with bookies which offer Double Result has the following benefits:

1. Your bet will win if your horse is first past the post but disqualified.
2. Your bet will win if your horse isn’t first past the post but is deemed the winner under the official result due to the horse which is first past the post being disqualified.
3. If you have backed the horse which is first past the post as well as the horse which is deemed the winner by the official result, you could win both your bets!

Bookies which offer the double result concession are shown in the table above.

Which Bets Qualify For First Past The Post?

In general, the following rules apply:

• Win, place or each way bets all qualify, but bets must be placed on the day of the race. Ante-Post bets would not qualify.
• Horses that are disqualified because they failed to ‘weigh in’ correctly do not qualify.
• Horses that are disqualified because they have taken the ‘wrong course’ do not qualify.

The table above shows which online bookmakers offer first past the post, and on which markets. These general terms may vary depending on the bookie, so always check their terms and conditions first. Additionally, some sites also extend the offer to tote, forecast and tricast bets.

Paddy Power First Past The Post

They’re one of the biggest racing bookies online but do Paddy Power pay first past the post? The short answer is yes. Paddy Power pay Double Result/First Past The Post.

Ladbrokes First Past The Post

Another extremely popular bookmaker with horse racing punters. Do Ladbrokes pay first past the post? Yes, they do. Similar to Paddy they pay Double Result/First Past The Post.

Betfred First Past The Post

Betfred are one of our most recommended bookmakers. They offer customers several racing promotions each day such as Extra Places, Best Odds Guaranteed and Money Back if 2nd. But do Betfred pay first past the post? Of course they do!

Virgin Bet First Past The Post

Virgin Bet may not be a household name like the bookies above but they’re a go-to bookmaker for many racing punters. If you’re thinking of betting with them and asking yourself do Virgin Bet pay first past the post? The answer is yes. Double Result/First Past The Post applies to all UK & Irish races.

Which Bookies Pay First Past The Post on Greyhounds?

In general, greyhound races are settled slightly differently. The winner is settled on the official result announced at the conclusion of the greyhound race. If a winner is disqualified after the official result is announced, the disqualification will not affect the settlement of bets.