App features · Checked 21 Oct 2026
Betting app features for horse racing
Live streams, cash out, Edit Bet, exchanges, fast withdrawals and safer gambling tools: what each feature does and which UK racing apps have it.
The best racing apps do far more than take a bet. Here are the features that make the biggest difference to racing punters, and which UK apps had them when we checked on 21 October 2026.
Betting app features explained
Live racing streams
Watch UK and Irish races live in the app. Some apps stream to any funded account; others ask for a small bet on the race first.
Who has it
These streamed racing with no bet needed when we checked. bet365, Paddy Power, Unibet and 888sport usually need a small bet (often £1).
Cash out
Settle your bet early for a guaranteed return before the race finishes. Partial cash out lets you take some money and leave the rest running.
Who has it
Full and partial cash out. BoyleSports, Virgin Bet and Unibet offered full cash out only.
Edit Bet
Change an open bet by adding, swapping or removing selections without cancelling it.
Who has it
Most useful on accumulators and multiples.
Each-way in one tap
Every racing app lets you switch a bet to each-way on the bet slip, splitting your stake between win and place.
Check how many places the race pays before you bet, and look out for extra places offers.
Pool betting and Placepot
Bet into a shared pool on Placepots, Jackpots and other Tote bets, with the pool split between winning tickets.
Who has it
Betfred has offered Tote pool bets for years. You can also bet with the Tote directly.
Betting exchange
Back a horse to win or lay it to lose against other punters, often at bigger prices, paying commission on winnings instead.
Who has it
Commission is 2% at Smarkets, Matchbook and Betdaq and 5% as standard at Betfair Exchange.
Fast withdrawals
Some apps pay out to your debit card or bank within hours rather than days.
Who has it
Coral and Ladbrokes offer Fast Funds and Pay by Bank. bet365 quoted 1 to 4 hours for cards and PayPal when we checked.
Free-to-play games
Safer gambling tools
Every UK-licensed app must offer deposit limits, time-outs, reality checks and self-exclusion, and be part of GAMSTOP.
You’ll usually find them under My Account or Safer Gambling in the app.
Want to compare every app side by side? See our horse racing betting app directory, or check the racing promotions each app offers.
Features checked 21 October 2026 and subject to change. 18+ | Please gamble responsibly.