Tipster League

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

  • Green Icon

    Bath

    12/1 10p R4
    Shortened by 82.6%
    15/8 1st
  • Affettuoso

    Lingfield (AW)

    4/7
    Shortened by 78.1%
    1/8 1st
  • Towelontheterrace

    Chester

    16/1
    Shortened by 75%
    4/1 2nd
  • Spartan Arrow

    Lingfield (AW)

    16/1
    Shortened by 75%
    4/1 7th
  • Callianassa

    Musselburgh

    12/1 10p R4
    Shortened by 74.5%
    11/4
  • Snowing

    Leopardstown

    40/1
    Shortened by 72.5%
    11/1 3rd
  • Falcon Queen

    Musselburgh

    20/1 10p R4
    Shortened by 72.2%
    5/1
  • Pace Attack

    Lingfield (AW)

    5/1
    Shortened by 65%
    7/4 3rd
  • Hale Bopp

    Musselburgh

    12/1 10p R4
    Shortened by 63%
    4/1 6th
  • Game Character

    Doncaster

    13/2
    Shortened by 61.5%
    5/2 3rd

Today's Drifters

  • Green Testimony

    Lingfield (AW)

    7/1
    Drifted by 842.9%
    66/1 8th
  • Moravian

    Lingfield (AW)

    14/1 10p R4
    Drifted by 534.9%
    80/1 7th
  • Duckadilly

    Leopardstown

    40/1
    Drifted by 400%
    200/1 4th
  • Ganodin

    Chester

    8/1
    Drifted by 400%
    40/1 9th
  • Wise Counsellor

    Lingfield (AW)

    50/1
    Drifted by 400%
    250/1 8th
  • Berning Hot

    Lingfield (AW)

    5/1 25p R4
    Drifted by 380%
    18/1 2nd
  • Veloxian

    Musselburgh

    14/1
    Drifted by 371.4%
    66/1 8th
  • Bellatina

    Musselburgh

    6/1
    Drifted by 366.7%
    28/1 8th
  • Meriden

    Leopardstown

    33/1
    Drifted by 354.5%
    150/1 7th
  • Astrid

    Lingfield (AW)

    4/1
    Drifted by 350%
    18/1 2nd

Tomorrow's Market Movers

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Tomorrow's Steamers

  • Fixation

    Curragh

    12/1
    Shortened by 37.5%
    15/2
  • Sun Goddess

    Curragh

    11/10
    Shortened by 33.9%
    8/11
  • All In You

    Doncaster

    15/2
    Shortened by 33.3%
    5/1
  • Sondad

    Curragh

    12/1
    Shortened by 33.3%
    8/1
  • Evening Blues

    Doncaster

    16/1
    Shortened by 25%
    12/1
  • Perry Mason

    Curragh

    16/1
    Shortened by 25%
    12/1
  • Red Evolution

    Curragh

    33/1
    Shortened by 24.2%
    25/1
  • Dmaniac

    Curragh

    18/1
    Shortened by 22.2%
    14/1
  • Comanche Brave

    Curragh

    5/2
    Shortened by 20%
    2/1
  • Lord Ragnar

    Curragh

    50/1
    Shortened by 20%
    40/1

Tomorrow's Drifters

  • Knockcurra Dream

    Curragh

    125/1
    Drifted by 60%
    200/1
  • Ibelieveicanfly

    Curragh

    22/1
    Drifted by 50%
    33/1
  • Big Gossey

    Curragh

    50/1
    Drifted by 32%
    66/1
  • Charles Darwin

    Curragh

    25/1
    Drifted by 32%
    33/1
  • Ribee

    Curragh

    25/1
    Drifted by 32%
    33/1
  • Queenstown

    Curragh

    11/1
    Drifted by 27.3%
    14/1
  • Justcallmepete

    Doncaster

    22/1
    Drifted by 27.3%
    28/1
  • Aspiral

    Doncaster

    11/1
    Drifted by 27.3%
    14/1
  • Brussels

    Curragh

    40/1
    Drifted by 25%
    50/1
  • September Duke

    Curragh

    100/1
    Drifted by 25%
    125/1

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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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