Horse Racing Betting — Form, Odds & More

Horse racing is the beating heart of Australian wagering culture, and TABtouch stands as the official online platform of Racing & Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) — the body that governs thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing in Western Australia. With access to over 28,000 races per year across Australia, New Zealand and international jurisdictions, TABtouch provides the most comprehensive racing coverage available to Australian bettors. Whether you're following your local Perth track at Ascot or Belmont, or tuning in to interstate feature races from Flemington, Randwick and Eagle Farm, TABtouch-Australia.com is your single destination for all things racing.

Types of Horse Racing Available on TABtouch

TABtouch covers three primary forms of horse racing: thoroughbred racing (the classic flat racing most Australians think of when they hear "horse racing"), harness racing (also called trotting, conducted at Perth's iconic Gloucester Park), and greyhound racing (held primarily at Cannington in Perth). Each code has its own form guides, race day schedules and betting markets, all accessible from the same TABtouch account. International thoroughbred markets from the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Japan and the USA are also available, giving punters access to some of the world's most prestigious racing events including Royal Ascot, the Kentucky Derby and the Japan Cup.

TABtouch Racing Bet Types Explained

The range of bet types available on TABtouch racing is extensive. Win bets — simply picking a horse to finish first — are the most popular. Place bets pay out if your selection finishes first, second or third (in fields of 8+). Each-Way bets combine both Win and Place into a single wager. Quinella requires selecting the first two home in either order. Exacta requires selecting the first two in correct order. Trifecta and First Four extend that logic to three and four placings respectively. For those chasing big dividends, Superfectas — selecting the first four in exact order — offer life-changing payouts in the right race. For an introduction to all these bet types, visit our how to bet guide.

Tote vs Fixed Odds Betting

TABtouch offers both tote (pool) and fixed-odds betting on horse racing. Tote betting means your odds are determined by the pari-mutuel pool — the final dividend depends on how many people backed the same selection and the total pool. Fixed-odds betting locks in the odds at the time you place your bet — regardless of what happens to the market before the race, your odds are guaranteed. TABtouch also offers a Best Tote option, which pays you whichever of the three Australian totes (TABtouch, NSW TAB or VIC TAB) returns the best dividend on your selection.

Live Form and Race Streaming

One of TABtouch's most valuable features for serious horse racing punters is the integrated SKY Racing live stream. Watch every race from every Australian metropolitan meeting and many country meetings simultaneously in the platform, completely free for active TABtouch clients. Alongside the stream, TABtouch provides detailed form guides including career records, recent run replays, sectional times, track bias statistics, trainer and jockey records, barrier trial results and weight-for-age profiles. This depth of information is available via both desktop and the TABtouch mobile app.

Western Australia's Racing Scene

Western Australia is home to a vibrant and growing racing industry, centred on Perth's premier tracks: Ascot Racecourse (summer carnival), Belmont Park (winter carnival) and Gloucester Park (Australia's premier harness racing venue). Perth's summer racing carnival, culminating in the WA Guineas and WATC Derby over the Group 1 Ascot summer season, attracts the best WA-trained horses and regular interstate challengers. RWWA's investment in infrastructure, prizemoney and integrity systems has made WA racing a genuine national competitor. TABtouch supports this industry through every bet placed on the platform — a portion of every dollar wagered goes back into prize money and track infrastructure.

Melbourne Cup and Major Carnival Betting

The Melbourne Cup Carnival — comprising Flemington's four-day event in early November — is the single biggest wagering event on the Australian racing calendar. TABtouch opens Melbourne Cup markets months ahead of the November race, with ante-post betting available on international imports and domestic stayers. The Cup itself attracts more bets on TABtouch than any other single race in the Australian calendar. Tickets, multi-race exotics, race-by-race multi and the famous Quadrella are all available through the platform. Explore TABtouch bonus offers and welcome promotions for Cup Carnival specials each October.

For sports betting alongside your racing, TABtouch's unified account makes switching between the two seamless. Check live in-play betting for selected racing markets, and download the TABtouch app to never miss your next race. TABtouch Australia's home page provides a full overview of all wagering products available via this platform.