WhichBookie racing analysts Will Smith & David Young share their tips for racing taking place on day 2 of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival on Wednesday 11th March.
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Backhouse Bet is an independent bookmaker that was established over 100 years ago back in 1921. They operate a number of betting shops in the UK which are in close proximity to the company’s head office in Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire. Across 2010 and 2011, Backhouse Bet opened seven additional betting shops in Worcester, Wokingham, Daventry and Welwyn Garden City, and on the outskirts of Tewkesbury at Northway.
The company was founded by the family of Will Roseff who along with being a bookmaker, is a chartered accountant. He joined UK bookmaker bet365, which launched in 2001, as their finance director, and owns 7% of the company but still plays a big part in the operation of Backhouse Bet.
Along with taking bets in their betting shops, Backhouse Bet does have a website and provides markets and odds for around 17 different sports as shown below:
| Backhouse Bet Sports | |
|---|---|
| Horse Racing | Golf |
| Greyhounds | Novelty Bets |
| Boxing | Motor Sports |
| Cricket | Rugby League |
| Darts | Rugby Union |
| Football | Snooker |
| Basketball | Tennis |
| American Football | GAA Football |
| Formula 1 | |
The website is fairly basic but easy to navigate and free from banners and ads that users are often bombarded with on many betting websites. It’s a no-frills site that will please loyal shop punters who are looking to bet from home or when on the move.
If you are betting in a Backhouse Bet shop, bets can be placed over the counter or by using one of the betting terminals. They also offer in-shop betting on various lotteries including the Irish Lotto, the 49s, Spanish Lotto, New York Lotto and Irish Daily Million.
Backhouse Bet Website: www.backhousebet.com
Backhouse Bet offer some attractive promotions for both online and in-shop customers.
If you’re a horse racing punter, you’ll be please to hear that BackhouseBet offer Best Odds Guaranteed which is available on two UK race meetings each day. If the starting price of your selection is greater than the price you took when placing your bet, Backhouse Bet will pay out at the bigger odds should your horse win. Customers can win up to £2,000 extra each day from BOG.
Other horse racing promotions include:
Football fans can take advantage of ACCA Insurance which is available on accumulator bets featuring 5 or more selections from midweek or weekend coupons. If one of your selections lets your bet down, Backhouse Bet will refund your stake as a free bet up to a maximum of £25.
The following bonuses are awarded on system bets placed with Backhouse Bet.
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