On this page, you’ll find information on betting on racing on the TAB app and the TAB app’s racing features.


Select each heading to find out more.


Racing results and schedules
Speed maps
Merged Pool Technology (MPT)
Tips
Racing bet types
Racing betting options
In-vision betting








 

Racing results and schedules

On the ‘Racing’ landing page, you can view racing results, races next to go, today’s races, tomorrow’s races, and future races (i.e., those more than two days ahead).

Slide the results and schedule navigation bar to the left or right to view your options and tap to make your selection.

















 

Speed maps

 

Speed maps are a tool used to help predict the pace of a race and the likely finishing positions of runners. Speed maps are based on data and analysis relating to race runners' past race performance and behaviour. Speed maps work by categorising runners into types that can help punters and bookmakers identify potential race patterns and outcomes. 

You can access speed maps from race cards by tapping the ‘Speed Map’ button under the race name/details.















Our speed map categorises runners into the following types:


On Pace– Runners with good speed out of the barriers and that lead or race near the lead.

Midfield– Runners with moderate early speed that settle 'off pace' and look to finish strongly.

Back Marker – Runners that generally have limited early speed, and that settle at the rear of the field and need to finish powerfully.

First Start – Runners making their first start; no speed data is available for these runners.










 

Merged Pool Technology (MPT)

Merged Pool Technology (MPT) combines the 'Odds & Evens', 'Quinella', and ‘Trifecta’ tote pools for the same race creating a bigger pool and better dividend/potential pay-out stability

More detailed information on Merged Pool Technology is available here. (link to MPT FAQ (tab.com.au))










 

Tips

On race cards, you can access expert tips for the race and add tipped runners/combinations directly to your bet slip.

To access tips, simply tap the ‘Tips’ button under the race title/details.















Once you’ve accessed the tips for a race, you can add tipped runners/combinations directly to your bet slip.


















 

Racing bet types

To select your bet type from a race card, slide the bet type navigation bar (positioned above the runners) to the left/right to view your options and tap to make your selection.


Please note:The default bet type is ‘Win/Place’. Make sure you select your bet type before you select runners.















Bet types available on the TAB app include:

 

• Win
• Place
• Each Way
• Quinella
• Exacta
• Duet
• Trifecta
• Boxed Trifecta
• Treble
• Bundle Bet
• First 4
• Parlay Formula
• All-ups
• Running Double
• Daily Double
• Quaddie
• Early Quaddie
• Big 6
• Mystery Bet.

You can find more detailed information on each bet type here.








 

Racing betting options

On the TAB app, ‘Flexi’ betting is the default betting option.


‘Flexi’ betting involves placing multiple bets within a single bet type for a fixed total bet cost. ‘Flexi’ betting allows you to set a bet budget for a bet type (e.g., a Quaddie or a Quinella) and to divide it across multiple bets. If you win with the ‘Flexi’ betting option on  bet type, you’ll receive a percentage of the full dividend).


In addition to ‘Flexi’ betting, different racing bet types (e.g., ‘Quinellas’, ‘Trifecta’, ‘Exactas’, and ‘Quaddies’) come with different betting options. Depending on the bet type you select for a race (or grouped races), you will have access to one or more of the following betting options.


Boxed– ‘Boxed’ betting involves ‘boxing’ runners in a race to cover all possible combinations for the finishing order.


Multiple/Multi– ‘Multiple/Multi’ betting involves picking more than 1 runner in each leg of a bet. ‘Multiple/Multi’ betting allows for more combinations and can increase your chances of winning. ‘Multiple/Multi’ bets are often referred to as ‘exotics’.


Roving Banker– ‘Roving Banker’ allows you to bet on any finishing position in a race. For example, if you’re confident a runner will finish 5th, you can bet on it using the ‘Roving Banker’ option.


Standard/straight  – ‘Standard’ betting involves betting on a single winning combination. For example, 1 runner to come first, 1 runner to come second, and 1 runner to come third.


Standout – ‘Standout’ betting involves selecting a runner (or, in some cases, multiple runners) to finish in a specific place within a First 4 bet, Quinella, Trifecta, Duet, or an Exacta bet.


After you select your bet type, the betting options available to you will appear below the bet type options.

















 

In-vision betting

You can place a bet while watching live racing.
 

To place a bet while watching live racing:

On the race card, tap your selected runner and the racing bet slip will appear:

 If you’d like to place a bet on the runner at a later time or include your bet in a multi, tap ‘Add to Bet Slip’. Or, to place the bet straight away, enter your stake and tap ‘Place Bet’.













If you choose to place your bet straight away, review the details of your bet and tap ‘Confirm Bet’.















Once the bet has been placed, you’ll receive confirmation.