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Rule 4 Deductions

If You Can Avoid Losing Your Stake..............................................................You Are On The Way To Making A Profit



The table below details the official scale of deductions that apply when a runner is withdrawn. This could be an horse-race, golfer in a group bet, etc.


Rule 4 Deductions
3/10 or shorter = 75p in the £
2/5 to 1/3 = 70p in the £
8/15 to 4/9 = 65p in the £
4/5 to 4/6 = 55p in the £
20/21 to 5/6 = 50p in the £
Evens to 6/5 = 45p in the £
5/4 to 6/4 = 40p in the £
13/8 to 7/4 = 35p in the £
15/8 to 9/4 = 30p in the £
5/2 to 3/1 = 25p in the £
10/3 to 4/1 = 20p in the £
9/2 to 11/2 = 15p in the £
6/1 to 9/1 = 10p in the £
10/1 to 14/1 = 5p in the £
Over 14/1 = No Deductions


Before you place any bet always Shop Around for the best available price. Always consider that some bookmakers do not apply the above Rule 4's as strictly as they could. Many independent bookmakers (definitely not the majors) quite often waive the smaller deductions and ignore those that total 5p, 10p or even 15p, paying the full price instead. This may not seem much but particularly on days of inclement weather, several runners can be withdrawn and by not betting with a bookmaker who offers this concession, you are needlessly throwing money away.

£10 on a 10/1 with a 10p Rule 4 returns £100
£10 on a 10/1 with No Rule 4 returns £110

This could be a £10 single or a the last leg of an accumulative bet. Either way you are taking £10 out of your wallet and giving it to your bookmaker. Do it a few times every year and the word 'MUG' may start appearing on your forehead


Settling A Bet With A Rule 4 Deduction

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