Race Night Fundraiser FAQ

Find quick answers about running a race night fundraiser. Discover if it’s legal, how to name horses, when to order, how betting works, and how to pay.

Parents and children cheering at a race night fundraiser in a school hall while watching horses race on a projector screen.
Families enjoying a race night fundraiser in a school hall.

Can we name our own horses?

Yes! The Premium Race Night Kit comes with a QR code. You can use it to give the horses your own names. Each race includes commentary based on saddle cloth numbers, such as “Horse number 1 leads from horse number 4.” This makes naming easy and flexible.

How much notice do you need?

We dispatch orders at midday, Monday-Friday, with Royal Mail 48hr Tracked. If you need it sooner, you can purchase Royal Mail 24hr Tracked for £9.99. However, we recommend avoiding last-minute orders whenever possible.

To get the best results, allow 2–6 weeks. This gives you time to follow the “How to raise £1000” Beginners Guide included with the Price-Saver Kit.

In a rush? You can also download the races instantly for the same price as a DVD.

Can I lose money on the betting?

No. A race night fundraiser uses tote betting. Everyone puts their stake into a shared pot. People with winning tickets share half that pot. Learn more about parimutuel betting which is the same system used in race nights.

Infographic showing how £100 in race night fundraiser bets is split evenly between fundraising and winners.
£100 in bets: £50 goes to your fundraiser, £50 goes to winners.
  • Example: If you take £100 in bets, split it evenly. £50 goes to your fundraising pot, and £50 goes to winners.
  • All bets cost £1 per ticket.
  • Payout equals the prize pot divided by the number of winning tickets.
  • For example, if the prize pot is £50 and there are 10 winning tickets, each ticket pays £5.

Learn more about what a race night involves in our What is a Race Night guide.

How do I pay for a race night fundraiser kit?

We accept all major credit and debit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Revolut.

We are open from 9am to 1pm, Monday–Friday. The fastest way to reach us is by email:
[email protected].

Email us today and ask for a free Beginners Guide.