The Tote has a long and storied history in racing, but most punters might not be aware of the new and improved tote that is one of the best punting offerings around. Bigger payouts, better value, and more excitement. In this introduction, we highlight some of the concepts that make the tote product unique, and an essential part of the SharpBetting toolbox.
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World Pool
World Pool was created by Hong Kong Jockey Club and brings together racing fans from over 20 nations, so everyone is effectively betting into one pool creating huge liquidity. It's like the EuroMillions version of the lottery.
World Pool in the UK is operated by the Tote. You can bet with the Tote online, on the Tote App, at a racecourse, or with a bookmaker as most offer Tote bets in shops and online.
The pool betting model means the Tote is agnostic about results so welcomes winning customers and will not restrict bet sizes.
There are currently seven bet types included in World Pool. These are Win, Place, Exacta (first and second in correct order), Trifecta (first, second and third in correct order), Quinella (first two in either order) and Swinger (two in the first three) and Treble.
The World Pool covers multiple days on British and Irish racing in 2025 including all the major flat fixtures like QIPCO King George Diamond Day, Qatar Goodwood Festival, Yorkshire Ebor Festival, Longines Irish Champions Day at Leopardstown and QIPCO British Champions Day (see below for upcoming dates in 2025).
With more fixtures being added to World Pool every year from all parts of the globe, the project plans to cover the best Racing on the planet.
World Pool also drives bigger financial returns to British racing through increased media rights payments to racecourses and more revenue generated via pool betting. This helps to support the sport we all love.
YOU CAN BET DIRECTLY INTO THE WORLD POOL WITH TOTE
What does this mean for bettors?
By having several different countries betting into the same overall pool, it means racing fans can pit their wits against bettors from all around the globe.
More importantly though, it means that there will be more liquidity in the pools, with opportunities for better value caused by differing opinions on the outcome of the race from these jurisdictions.
With more individuals betting into the pool it means that big stakes bettors will have less of an impact on the dividend, providing more robust betting opportunities.
UK runners could be underestimated by the international pools, or the raiders could be looked over by the UK Tote customers.
Shrewd punters must now consider the World Pool when betting on any of the events covered by the project, as the World Pool dividend is regularly the top price on the market for certain runners, beating both fixed odds and exchange alternatives.
So, what are you waiting for? Open a Tote account today for the option to Bet with the World!
Next event is Saturday 5th April for the Dubai World Cup meeting.
How can I watch World Pool races?
You can watch every World Pool race live at Tote.co.uk by simply logging into your account having previously made a deposit.
So, when are the next World Pool days?
World Pool confirmed dates for 2025 include:
- April
Sat 5th April – UAE – Meydan – Dubai World Cup Day – Partial card
Sun 27th April – Hong Kong – FWD Champions Day – Partial card
- May
Saturday 3rd May – 2000 Guineas – Newmarket – Full card
Saturday 17th May – Lockinge Stakes Day – Newbury – Full card
Saturday 24th May – Irish 2000 Guineas – Curragh – Full card
Sunday 25th May – Irish 1000 Guineas & Tattersalls Gold Cup – Partial card
Sunday 25th May – Hong Kong – Champions & Chater Cup – Single race
- June
Saturday 7th June – Derby – Epsom – Full card
Tuesday 17th June – Royal Ascot – Ascot – Full card
Wednesday 18th June – Royal Ascot – Ascot – Full card
Thursday 19th June – Royal Ascot – Ascot – Full card
Friday 20th June – Royal Ascot – Ascot – Full card
Saturday 21st June – Royal Ascot – Ascot – Full card
Sunday 29th June – Irish Derby – Curragh – Full card
- July
Saturday 5th July – Eclipse – Sandown – Single Race
Saturday 5th July – Durban July – Greyville – Single race
Sunday 6th July – German Derby Day – Hamburg – Partial card
Saturday 26th July – King George & Queen Elizabeth Stakes – Ascot – Full card
Sunday 27th July – Champions Cup Day – Greyville – Full card
Sunday 27th July – Grosser Preis Bayerisches Zuchtrennen Day – Munich – Partial card
Tuesday 29th July – Glorious Goodwood – Goodwood – Full card
Wednesday 30th July – Glorious Goodwood – Goodwood – Full card
Thursday 31st July – Glorious Goodwood – Goodwood – Full card
- August
Sunday 3rd August – German Oaks Day – Dusseldorf – Partial card
Sunday 10th August – Grosser Preis von Berlin Day – Hoppegarten – Partial card
Wednesday 20th August – York Ebor – York – Full card
Thursday 21st August – York Ebor – York – Full card
Thursday 22nd August – York Ebor – York – Full card
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