Horse Racing Market Movers - Today’s Best Backed Horses

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Updated: March 13, 2026 at 8:51 am GMT+0
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Stay updated with today’s horse racing market movers - the best-backed horses of the day.

We list the best-backed horses of the day on the major betting sites - indicating they have received significant betting support.

And don’t forget to explore our free bets page to discover the best current betting offers, along with access to betting odds and racecards for comprehensive insights into today’s horse racing action.

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Cheltenham Festival Horse Racing Market Movers

Here are the horse racing market movers for Day Four of the Cheltenham Festival, with the latest prices available at the best betting apps.

1:20pm Cheltenham - Highland Crystal (16/1 into 15/2)

  • The Gordon Elliott-trained Highland Crystal has been well-supported in the Triumph Hurdle.

4:40pm Cheltenham - Barton Snow (14/1 into 17/2)

  • Barton Snow has been well-backed in the Foxhunters Chase, teaming up with jockey Henry Crow.

2:00pm Cheltenham - Joyeuse (20/1 into 8/1)

  • The each-way cash has come for the Nicky Henderson-trained Joyeuse in the County Hurdle at Cheltenham today.

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When Are the Market Movers Updated?

The Market Movers are updated each morning by 10am, with all the best-backed horses included - so make sure and check back daily.

How Can I Back the Market Movers?

You can back the Market Movers at any of the top betting sites on our site.

Simply click the link to your preferred bookie, add the Market Mover to your betting slip, and place a bet as normal.

What Is a Market Mover?

A Market Mover is a horse whose odds have shortened or lengthened in the lead-up to a race.

A horse whose price gets larger from the market opening is called a drifter, whereas a horse whose price shortens is called a steamer.

The price will change depending on the volume of bets placed on a horse.

Why Do Market Movers Occur?

Regarding a horse’s price shortening up in the betting, this can occur for several reasons.

Owners may feel that their horse has a strong chance in a race and will look to place a bet early at the best possible price.

A positive mention from a trainer or a jockey about a horse can also shorten the price as punters latch on.

Keep an eye on Ryan Moore's booked rides as they often influence market movements.

It’s important to note, though, that any Market Mover will have a ‘snowball effect’ as other punters notice the odds shortening and will then also back the horse.

Of course, although a well-backed horse is potentially more likely to win, there are no certainties in racing, so always gamble responsibly.


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