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Dead-heat rules
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Understand how a dead heat can reduce a return and follow a simple calculation using the tied place count.
What a dead heat means
A dead heat is an official tie for a position. If two runners tie for first, a winning bet on either may be settled as half the stake winning at the accepted odds, with the other half treated as losing. The exact settlement follows the applicable rules.
Worked example
For a €10 win bet at 4/1 in a two-way dead heat, half the stake (€5) is settled at 4/1: that part returns €25 including stake. The remaining €5 loses, so the total return is €25 and the net profit is €15. This example assumes a simple two-way tie and no other adjustment.
Each-way and forecast markets
A dead heat can affect the win and place parts of an each-way bet differently, and combination markets have their own settlement rules. Check the specific market rules and use the each-way guide or forecast guide for the bet structure.
Common questions
Where can I check the current dead-heat rules information?
Use the official event, course or market source linked on this page, and check the current terms shown for the specific race.
Can past form or odds guarantee a result?
No. Form and odds describe information available at a point in time; they do not guarantee a future result.