How does the Favourites Index markets work?
Favourites Index markets relate to the aggregate performance of Favourites over the course of a meeting, while a Favourite is defined as the runner of a race with the lowest Starting Price. In the case of two or more joint Favourites, the runner with the lowest program number will be deemed Favourite. In the event of no SP being returned for an event, the Favourite will be determined basing on the prices published in the Racing Post prior to the race.
The following points are awarded if a Favourite is placed on one of the first three places:
|
Position |
Points |
|
1st place |
25 points |
|
2nd place |
10 points |
|
3rd place |
5 points |
The official race results shall prevail.
In the event of a Dead Heat, the points awarded are determined by dividing the total points of the affected places by the number of affected places.
If the meeting has three or more races abandoned or declared void, all bets will be void unless a winning market has already been established, in which case all bets stand. When only one or two races are abandoned or declared void, bets will be settled with 10 points being applied for each abandoned or void race. In the event of a walkover, bets will be settled with 10 points being applied to that race.
If the Favourite is withdrawn at the start of the race and no new market is formed, points will be awarded depending on the odds of the Favourite at the time of withdrawal:
|
Odds |
Points |
|
2.00 or less |
15 points |
|
2.01 to 5.50 |
10 points |
|
5.51 or more |
5 points |