TABtouch races: how to find fields, odds and results

How to find a meeting and race

The TABtouch race schedule lists horse, harness and greyhound racing, including Australian and selected overseas meetings. Start by identifying the racing code, date and venue. Then choose the race number to look for its runners and other information.

A meeting can contain several races, so the venue alone is not enough to identify the one you want. The schedule researched for this guide showed details such as scheduled time, distance, race status and number of acceptances. Information and available markets can vary between races.

For example, if you are looking for race 4 at a particular meeting, confirm that you have the right venue and code before checking the scheduled start. Then open that race rather than assuming every event at the venue has the same runners or conditions.

• Open the TABtouch race schedule and find the relevant date and racing code.
• Locate the venue or meeting, then select the race number.
• Check the scheduled start and distance to make sure you have the right event.
• Review the field and return to it later for any changes.

What to check in TABtouch race fields

A race field is the list of runners entered for a particular race. TABtouch race fields help you distinguish the participants in one event from those in the next race at the same meeting.

Begin with the basic identifiers: code, venue, race number, distance and scheduled time. The number of acceptances on a schedule gives useful context, but you should still open the race and check the individual runners. A researched mobile race page also had a separate scratchings section.

A field is a snapshot, not a promise that every listed runner will start. Check it again closer to the race, especially if you are following a particular runner. The information available on individual race pages can differ, so do not assume that every form feature or detail appears for every event.

Where to find TABtouch race results

For a completed event, open Latest Results and find the meeting and race. TABtouch race results observed during research showed placings and runner names, along with tote win and place dividends. Some examples also showed exotic results, scratchings or deductions.

A placing tells you the finishing order. A dividend is the relevant tote return used to settle a bet; it is not the same thing as the placing. If you only want to know who finished first, you do not need to interpret the betting figures.

If you are checking settlement, look for the relevant dividend and its status. Researched examples displayed a time alongside the words “Dividends official”. An inquiry or protest can affect settlement, so a displayed finishing order should not be treated as proof that every betting dividend is already official.

There is no verified universal deadline for results or official dividends to appear, and not every result page necessarily contains the same details. For an official racing record or a steward’s report, check the relevant authority for the racing code.

• Find the correct meeting and race number.
• Read the placings if you are checking the finishing order.
• For a tote bet, check the relevant dividend and whether it is marked official.

How to read TABtouch racing odds

Odds are relevant if you are considering a wager, but they are not a prediction of a guaranteed result. The first distinction is between a win and a place: a win selection must finish first, while a place selection must finish in a paid position. Check the applicable place terms for the race rather than assuming a fixed number of positions will be paid.

TABtouch documents both fixed-odds and tote win/place betting. The options offered can vary by race. With fixed odds, the price accepted for the bet is the reference price for settlement, subject to the applicable rules and any deductions. A price displayed before submission is not necessarily the price accepted.

For a hypothetical example, a $10 winning fixed-odds bet accepted at $3.00 would return $30, including the original $10 stake, before any applicable deduction or other settlement adjustment. That is an arithmetic illustration, not a forecast. If the selection does not meet the bet’s conditions, the stake may be lost.

Tote betting works differently: stakes go into a pool, and a figure displayed before settlement is an approximation. The final dividend can change as betting and settlement are completed. Check the actual market and its rules rather than assuming that a particular race uses a particular pool.

• Fixed odds: check the price accepted for your bet and any applicable deductions.
• Tote: treat a pre-settlement figure as an indication, not a final dividend.
• Place betting: check how many finishing positions are paid for the specific race.

TABtouch scratchings and race updates

A scratching is a runner withdrawn from a race. It can change the field you are following and may also affect betting settlement. A researched TABtouch mobile race page displayed a section for scratchings and fixed-odds deductions, although the presentation may differ across screens.

The effect on an existing bet depends on the market. Under TABtouch’s documented final-field win/place rules, a bet on a scratched runner is refunded. Under its documented all-in rules, scratchings generally do not receive a refund, although an exception is noted for certain “Before Noms” bets.

A deduction is a separate issue. Under the documented final-field rules, a winning fixed-odds bet on a different runner, placed before a scratching, may be subject to a deduction. The scratched runner’s refund and a deduction to another runner’s winning bet are therefore not the same event.

Do not apply those examples to every exotic or other product. Read the rules for the specific bet and check the latest field before the start. The operator’s win/place guide is older, so confirm the current terms if a settlement detail matters to you.

Using the TABtouch app

The website schedule is a starting point if you want to look up a race. The TABtouch app is another option: Australian Apple App Store and Google Play listings identify RWWA as the seller or operator. The Google Play listing describes features including racing form, replays and streams.

Those listings do not establish that every feature is available for every race, device or location, or that all app screens and streams can be accessed without signing in. Website and app layouts may also differ. Check the current listing and the relevant event if a particular feature matters to you.

Account eligibility and reviewing an optional bet

Viewing the researched schedule and results pages is different from placing an account bet. TABtouch’s terms require account users to be at least 18, meet identity-verification requirements before activation, deposits or bets, and have sufficient funds for a wager. The terms also exclude people registered with BetStop or otherwise self-excluded.

RWWA operates TABtouch, which is licensed to operate in Western Australia by the WA Gaming and Wagering Commission. TABtouch is separate from the TAB service at tab.com.au. Australian residents may be eligible for a TABtouch account, subject to verification, location and operator rules; that does not establish unrestricted access in every state or territory or while travelling.

If you are eligible and choose to place a bet, review the selection and the particular market before submitting. Adding a selection to a bet slip does not itself establish that the operator has accepted the wager. Check the confirmation and accepted details rather than relying on an earlier displayed price.

Deposits also deserve attention. TABtouch’s payment help describes a turnover condition for its listed deposit methods, so do not assume an unused deposit can always be withdrawn immediately. Conditions may depend on the method and circumstances; ask TABtouch about your account rather than gambling to try to satisfy a condition.

• Confirm the meeting, race, runner and offered market.
• Check whether the bet uses fixed odds or a tote dividend, and review the stake and relevant terms.
• Check the accepted details after submitting; do not treat an unconfirmed selection as an accepted bet.
• Review the current deposit and withdrawal conditions before adding funds.

Gambling controls and support

Betting involves financial risk and should not be treated as income or a way to recover losses. If you choose to wager, consider the available controls before you start. A financial limit, a temporary break and self-exclusion serve different purposes.

TABtouch’s terms describe deposit limits over one, seven, 14 or 30 days and per-bet limits. They also describe a seven-day cooling-off period for increasing an existing financial limit.

For free, confidential support, contact Gambling Help Online on 1800 858 858, available 24 hours a day. BetStop can be contacted on 1800 238 786.

• Financial limits: set a deposit or per-bet limit under the available account controls. Check the current terms before changing a limit.
• Take a Break: blocks deposits and bets for a chosen period that cannot be shortened. The terms say withdrawals remain available during the break, but account-specific deposit conditions may still need clarification.
• WA TAB self-exclusion: covers WA TAB venues and holding a TABtouch account, with a minimum 12-month programme.
• BetStop: excludes a person from Australian licensed online and telephone wagering services for a period from three months up to a lifetime. It does not itself exclude someone from physical venues.

FAQ

Can I view TABtouch race fields without an account?

The race schedule and Latest Results pages were accessible without signing in during research. Start with the schedule and select the relevant meeting and race to look for TABtouch race fields. Public access to those two pages does not establish that every individual field, form feature, app screen or stream is available without an account.

Where can I find today’s races and completed results?

Use the TABtouch race schedule to find meetings and the Latest Results page for completed events. Check the date, racing code and venue, then select the race number. For example, if you are following race 4, make sure it is race 4 at the intended meeting rather than another venue.

When are TABtouch race results official?

Check the individual result for the status of the relevant dividend. Researched examples showed a “Dividends official” time. A displayed finishing order and an official betting dividend are different things, and an inquiry or protest can affect settlement. No universal publication deadline was established for this guide.

How does a scratching affect a bet?

It depends on the market. TABtouch’s documented final-field win/place rules provide a refund for a bet on a scratched runner, while a winning fixed-odds bet on another runner may have a deduction. All-in rules generally do not refund scratchings, with an exception for certain “Before Noms” bets. Check the specific rules for other products.

Is TABtouch available throughout Australia?

RWWA operates TABtouch under a Western Australian licence, and Australian residents may be eligible for an account subject to identity checks, location and operator rules. That does not establish unrestricted availability in every state or territory. Check the current terms and regional limitations before opening an account or travelling.

Can I withdraw an unused deposit?

Do not assume an unused deposit can always be withdrawn immediately. TABtouch’s payment help describes a turnover requirement for its listed deposit methods. The terms separately say withdrawals remain available during a Take a Break period; the two points do not resolve every individual account situation. Ask TABtouch about the current conditions for your circumstances.