What are the most backed horse racing bets today?
For horse racing enthusiasts and bettors, tracking the most backed horses of the day can provide valuable insight into market trends and potential standout performers.
Based on the latest betting data via Oddschecker, three horses have emerged as the most supported runners today.
Please note price are correct at the time of publishing.
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Soul Icon – The Most Backed Horse Today (14:10 Exeter)
Keiran Burke’s Soul Icon has attracted a remarkable 72% of bets in the 14:10 at Exeter, making him the most backed horse of the day.
You can back Soul Icon at a best price of 6/4 with William Hill here.
A multiple hurdles winner, he impressed when landing the Grade 2 Desert Orchid Handicap Chase at Kempton over Christmas, surprising more experienced rivals. His subsequent run at Cheltenham saw him finish sixth over a longer trip, but a return to calmer waters here suggests he could be primed for a big run.
If he reproduces the performance from Kempton, he stands a strong chance of overcoming his rivals, despite carrying weight.
The Sam Thomas-trained Range could be the biggest danger, given the stable’s excellent form of late, but Soul Icon’s class makes him a standout pick.
Bampton Star – The Second Most Backed Horse (16:20 Exeter)
Last year’s race winner, Bampton Star, has been heavily backed once again, pulling in 65% of total bets in the 16:20 at Exeter.
You can back Bampton Star at a best price of 9/4 with various bookmakers here.
A course and distance specialist, he has shown a preference for this track and remains well-handicapped despite a below-par effort last time. His penultimate run over course and distance behind Katate Dori and Good Friday Fairy rates as solid form, given that both those horses have since landed notable wins.
Wearing both a tongue strap and cheekpieces, Bampton Star looks well-placed to make another bold bid in a race that suits his strengths. Conditions are in his favour, and with his previous success at Exeter, it’s no surprise to see him so well supported in the market.
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King Of The Lake – The Third Most Backed Horse (15:10 Exeter)
King Of The Lake completes today’s trio of most backed horses, securing 31% of total bets in the 15:10 at Exeter.
King Of The Lake can be backed at a best price of 5/4 with various bookmakers here.
Trained by Jeremy Scott, this seven-year-old is seeking a hat-trick after two impressive wins, including a dominant 10-length victory at Newbury just last Friday. Notably, he carries no penalty for that performance, making him a huge 11lb well-in at the weights.
The key question is whether he can adapt to the drop back to just over two miles, having previously won at distances up to 3m. If he can handle the sharper trip, he will be hard to beat, especially with Chad Bament taking off a valuable 7lb once again.
