What Is A Non-Runner

A Non-Runner (NR) is when a horse withdraws from a scheduled race for any reason. When this happens, bookmakers usually apply Rule 4 (R4), in which the odds for the remaining horses in the race are reduced. An NR means that there will be fewer horses competing in the race which increases the likelihood of each of the remaining horses winning. Therefore, bookmakers apply R4 to reflect this change.

Let’s briefly explain what happens if either your horse or another horse in the race is an NR.

If Your Horse Is A Non-Runner

If you matched bet on a horse that later becomes an NR, then both the bookmaker and exchange will simply void your bet and return your stakes to you.

If Another Horse Is A Non-Runner

If another horse in the race becomes an NR, then your horse, along with the other remaining horses in that race will have their odds reduced by the bookmaker, as per R4. But don’t worry, because the exchange will also apply their own R4 and reduce their odds by a similar amount, so your profit or Qualifying Loss will more or less remain similar to what you had expected.

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