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paulus the woodgnome and a side salad · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2026 1:38 pm

What was that on YouTube about a 999/1 winner the other day at the races, didn't make sense to me, unless it was a roll-up?

derwent · **Joined:** Wed Jun 24, 2009 7:59 pm **Posts:** 13293

It suggests a multiple accumulator of sorts, unless it was some sort of competition where the prize was a £1k prize winning ticket at a cost of £1 per ticket. Or it could be a £1,000 tote win declared to a £1 stake. I can't see a bookie chalking up 999/1 against any horse, although there is nothing to stop him doing that.

Stocksfield_Poolie · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2026 3:05 pm

999/1 winner just now, River Voyage, in running odds!!!

jamie1952 · **Joined:** Fri Oct 03, 2025 11:07 am **Posts:** 2074

It was an in-running bet, not in to horse racing but apparently you can still bet whilst the horses are running, I suppose it’s like betting on footy during the game.
https://youtu.be/rtMozafuEaw?si=K56DmGrFihqbGErD

Stocksfield_Poolie · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2026 3:17 pm

Quite correct Jamie.

A 999/1 winner in running, also means that some people have backed the 1.01 likely winner!
So backers of the 1.01 lose heavily and the layers of the 999/1 winner also lose a lot!

Stocksfield_Poolie · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2026 3:18 pm

It is not uncommon these examples I have quoted!

Stocksfield_Poolie · **Posted:** Fri Feb 20, 2026 4:40 pm

Tigers Moon 1.01 beaten
Kenzoko 400 in running, wins!

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