The results from the latest survey of the British horseracing betting public was completed by the Horseracing Bettors Forum.
The survey, which involved input from the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), ran from Mar. 28-Apr. 16. Among the notable findings were:
- That 65.7% of respondents “strongly agreed” or “somewhat agreed” that there are too many race meetings on Saturdays;
- That 49.4% of respondents considered seven races as the optimum number on a race card, followed by 26.6% in favour of six;
- That 76.6% of respondents stated that they would be interested in higher-quality British racing on Sundays;
- That 43.6% believed Sunday evening fixtures would be a bad idea, compared to 25.3% who thought it would be a good idea (remainder “not bothered/don't know”);
- That 63.7% of respondents believed they would bet the same amounts as previously if there were less British horseracing overall;
- That 62.7% regarded terrestrial TV coverage as “quite important” or “very important” when considering having a bet;
- That Best Odds Guaranteed was regarded as the most important bookmaker bonus/concession, followed by extra each-way places.
To view the full results of the survey, please go to the Horseracing Bettors Forum website.
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