What happens if I've picked a non-runner?

What's a non-runner?

A non-runner is when a selection is withdrawn from a particular race prior to selections going behind.
If you place a bet on a horse or greyhound which doesn't run, your bet on that selection will be void.
This applies to all bets placed on the race day and any bets that are stated Non-Runner Money Back.

What will happen to my single or multiple bet in the case of a non-runner?

If you have had a single bet, you'll get your stake refunded.
For multiple bets, your bet will stand on the remaining selections.
- Example: If you place a treble involving three (3) selections and one (1) is a non-runner, that selection will be made void and your bet will be settled as a double on the remaining two selections.
The same concept will apply to a multiple bet made up of a number of different individual bets.
- Example: A Lucky 15 consists of 15 bets on 4 selections (A | B | C | D). If one of your selections is a non-runner (D), your bet will consist of:
  - 4 Singles = 3 Singles (A | B | C) and 1 void selection (D) - where 'D is the non-runner.
  - 6 Doubles = 3 Doubles and 3 Singles (AB | AC | BC | A | B | C)
  - 4 Trebles = 1 Treble and 3 Doubles (ABC | BC | CA)
  - 1 Four Fold = 1 Treble (ABC)

Forecast Betting

If one of the selections becomes a non-runner in a Straight Forecast bet (FC), the total stake will be placed on the other remaining selection as a win single bet at SP.
The same concept will apply in a Combination Forecast (CFC), with any forecast containing the non-runner reverting to a win single at SP on the remaining selection.
Example: A CFC with four (4) selections (A | B | C | D) contains 12 FC bets.
If one (1) of the selections becomes a non-runner (D), you'll be left with six (6) FC (AB | AC | BA | BC | CA | CB) and six (6) singles (A | B | C | A | B | C).

Tricast Betting

If one of the selections in a Tricast (TC) becomes a non-runner, the total stake will be placed on the remaining selections as a Straight Forecast bet (FC).
Example: If your selections are A | B | C, with B being a non-runner, your bet would become a Forecast on A and C. The same principle applies to Combination Tricasts (CTC).
Where there's more than one (1) non-runner, affected bets revert to forecasts and singles as applicable.

Tote Betting

For Tote bets, singles will be voided.
If you have a non-runner in a Jackpot, Scoop 6, Placepot or Quadpot bet, the selection will be placed on the unnamed favourite.
If two or more horses are Joint Favourites (JF), the selection will be the one with the lowest racecard number.
Non-runners in Exacta or Trifecta bets will be void.

Enhanced Accumulators

If one of the selections contained in an enhanced accumulator is a non-runner, the bet will be settled as an SP accumulator on the remaining selections.
Example: A Red Hot Treble with a non-runner will revert to a double settled on the SP's of the two (2) remaining selections.

Bets placed using a free bet token

If you've placed a single bet using a free bet token, this token will be re-issued for you to re-use.
If your token has been used to pay for a multiple bet, the bet will be settled as above.

Greyhound Racing

Bets placed on named greyhounds will be treated as a non-runner and subject to the above terms.
Bets placed on a trap number which is replaced by a reserve will be settled on the reserve dog.

Ante Post Betting

Any bets placed Ante Post markets are "all in - run or not".
This means that no Tatterstalls Rule 4 deductions apply to winning bets and that stakes are lost if your horse doesn't run.

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