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Horse Racing Market Movers

Track the top steamers and drifters across UK and Irish racing. Select a time and the list rebuilds to show how the market has moved since then.

Odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change.

Today's Market Movers

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Today's Steamers

  • First Folio

    Redcar

    33/1
    Shortened by 83.3%
    11/2

  • Archduke Ferdinand

    Redcar

    9/1
    Shortened by 63%
    10/3

  • Diderot

    Redcar

    16/1
    Shortened by 62.5%
    6/1

  • Kimeko Glory

    Sandown

    25/1
    Shortened by 60%
    10/1

  • Al's River

    Leicester

    16/1
    Shortened by 59.4%
    13/2

  • Wreck It Ryley

    Goodwood

    66/1
    Shortened by 57.6%
    28/1

  • Ziggy's Condor

    Goodwood

    66/1
    Shortened by 57.6%
    28/1

  • Elettaria

    Redcar

    20/1
    Shortened by 57.5%
    17/2

  • Kanishka

    Goodwood

    28/1
    Shortened by 57.1%
    12/1

  • Radiant Beauty

    Goodwood

    16/1
    Shortened by 56.3%
    7/1

Today's Drifters

  • Mystic Wave

    Redcar

    20/1
    Drifted by 300%
    80/1

  • Eyeeye

    Galway

    33/1
    Drifted by 278.8%
    125/1

  • Hunters Lullaby

    Goodwood

    14/1
    Drifted by 257.1%
    50/1

  • Winchurch

    Goodwood

    13/2
    Drifted by 238.5%
    22/1

  • Bowie Lass

    Redcar

    16/1
    Drifted by 212.5%
    50/1

  • Silas Marner

    Galway

    80/1
    Drifted by 212.5%
    250/1

  • Sioux Moon

    Leicester

    6/1 25p R4
    Drifted by 211.1%
    14/1

  • Lady Grey

    Redcar

    33/1
    Drifted by 203%
    100/1

  • Bill The Bull

    Goodwood

    50/1
    Drifted by 200%
    150/1

  • Captain Bentley

    Redcar

    50/1
    Drifted by 200%
    150/1

Tomorrow's Market Movers

Tomorrow's prices are still arriving - early markets open from early afternoon.

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Tomorrow's Steamers

  • Enceladus

    Goodwood

    3/1
    Shortened by 16.7%
    5/2

Tomorrow's Drifters

  • Ragmans Corner

    Galway

    12/1
    Drifted by 16.7%
    14/1

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Whether or not you choose to follow betting market trends, it can be useful to keep an eye on horse racing market movers. A horse that drops sharply in price may alert you to a fancied runner or a piece of form that you had overlooked. Conversely, a horse that drifts out significantly in the betting could indicate that something is amiss. On this page, we explain what market movers are, how to interpret them, and where to find the latest betting information.

What is a Market Mover?

In general terms, any horse that has been reduced significantly in price can be considered a market mover. There are no specific guidelines, so a horse that is cut from 3-1 to 2-1 in a big televised race will almost certainly have attracted a lot more money than a horse cut from 16-1 to 8-1 in a maiden race at one of the minor meetings. Market support can be particularly noteworthy in maiden races where there is little or no form to go on, but each case must be treated on its merits.

For example, the media may describe a horse as a "steamer" or say that the price has been "slashed". Horses that go the opposite way in the betting market can be called a "drifter" as the price lengthens. There can be many reasons for a horse to drift in price, perhaps a change in the going or it may have been unruly in the paddock. Sometimes horses go out in the betting simply to balance the books in the face of support for other horses in the race.

What Causes Market Moves?

Price movements can occur for a variety of reasons, and understanding these can help you interpret what you're seeing:

  • Significant money placed – Large wagers from individuals or syndicates can move a price quickly, particularly in smaller markets.
  • Stable confidence – Connections backing their own horse, or word spreading from the yard, can trigger support.
  • Going changes – If the ground changes to suit (or not suit) a particular horse, prices will adjust accordingly.
  • Jockey bookings – A notable jockey switch can influence market confidence.
  • Non-runners – When a fancied horse is withdrawn, money often moves to other runners.

Horse Racing Steamers and Drifters

We monitor the odds for selections from various tipsters every day of the week. The most heavily backed tips of the day will be listed, along with the name of the tipster and the time that the selections were published.

It is just as important to be aware of market drifters as it is steamers. We also provide a list of horses that have drifted in the betting, based on tipster selections. If you've already taken a price, you may wish to check whether your bookmaker offers Best Odds Guaranteed (terms and conditions apply).

What Market Moves Don't Tell You

While monitoring market moves can be a useful part of your research, it's important to keep perspective. A shortening price doesn't mean a horse will win – it simply reflects where money is going. Plenty of well-backed horses get beaten, and drifters win races every day. Market information should be considered alongside form, conditions, and your own analysis rather than in isolation.

Where Can I Find the Latest Betting Information?

Your online betting account displays the odds for individual races, usually with the price changes displayed. Not everyone has the time to scan through every race to spot betting patterns, but there are several websites that track this information:

  • Racing Post – Issues "The Briefing" which includes a section for market movers, reporting moves in the betting market across meetings.
  • Sporting Life – Publishes market movers across all the day's meetings in a simple race-time format.
  • Oddschecker – A popular odds comparison site that also has a daily market movers page, picking out notable price movements with brief analysis.
  • ITV Racing – Highlights the day's most notable market moves at the start of their programme, with updates during broadcasts.
  • At The Races – Has a dedicated page listing market movers and drifters, with their own ATR index formula covering market share and price changes.

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