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Horse Racing Market Movers - Today’s Best Backed Horses

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Updated: May 1, 2026 at 10:06 am GMT+1
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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.


Today's Horse Racing Market Movers

Here are the horse racing market movers for Friday, 1 May, with the latest prices available at the best betting apps.

5:30pm Ascot - Greek Order (10/1 into 7/2)

  • The Michael Bell-trained Greek Order has been well-supported at Ascot this afternoon.

6:50pm Warwick - Walk Of No Shame (13/2 into 5/2)

  • Walk Of No Shame has been well-backed at Warwick today, teaming up with amateur jockey Joshua Newman.

7:25pm Warwick - My Gift To You (11/1 into 4/1)

  • The each-way cash has come for the James Owen-trained My Gift To You at Warwick this evening.

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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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