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Fall in Love with Racing: Win £50,000 in the 6 Horses Challenge!
Saturday, 14th February 2026 – Your Guide to Ascot & Haydock
This Valentine’s Day, skip the flowers and head straight for the winner’s enclosure. The bet365 6 Horses Challenge is back for a high-stakes Saturday session, offering a massive £50,000 jackpot to any player who can successfully pinpoint six winners across the afternoon’s top-tier cards at Ascot and Haydock.
This free-to-play game has become a staple for UK and Irish racing fans, providing a genuine chance to secure life-changing cash prizes without placing a single penny at risk. Whether you are a dedicated form student or just fancy your luck, the entry process is seamless and the rewards are substantial.
The Saturday Race Card (Feb 14, 2026)
To claim the jackpot, you’ll need to navigate six competitive heats. This week’s challenge focuses on the action at Ascot and Haydock. Here is the schedule for your predictions:
| Course | Post Time |
|---|---|
| Ascot | 1:15pm |
| Haydock | 1:28pm |
| Ascot | 2:25pm |
| Haydock | 2:40pm |
| Ascot | 3:00pm |
| Haydock | 3:15pm |
Tiered Payouts: More Ways to Win
The beauty of this challenge lies in its generosity. Even if you miss out on the perfect six, bet365 provides consolation prizes for those who get close. Payouts are determined by the number of correct selections and the total number of winners in each bracket.
- 🏆 6 Winners: A share of the £50,000 Jackpot
- ⭐ 5 Winners: A share of up to £10,000
- 🏅 4 Winners: A share of up to £5,000
- 🎟️ 3 Winners: £2 in Bet Credits
Saturday’s Key Contenders
Looking at the form, several horses stand out for this weekend’s card. At Haydock, Manlaga (6/4) in the 12:55 looks like a strong start for Nicky Henderson, while Throatlash (3/1) has been in imperious form for Donald McCain heading into the 1:28 Handicap Chase.
Over at Ascot, all eyes will be on Jonbon (8/15) in the Grade 1 Ascot Chase (15:35). While not part of the 6 Horses Challenge six-fold, he represents the quality of the card. For the challenge specifically, the 2:25pm at Ascot sees Listentoyourheart (9/2) as a major threat in a crowded field. The ground is currently Soft at both tracks, so look for horses with proven stamina and “heavy-ground” pedigree.
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How do I play the 6 Horses Challenge?
To participate, you must be a registered bet365 customer and navigate to the 6 Horses Challenge section. Simply select one horse to win in each of the six specified Saturday races and submit your entry before the first race begins.
Clarifier: This game is free-to-play for all eligible account holders, with predictions being made on a win-only basis for the selected races.
What is a ‘Consolation Payout’ in this game?
A consolation payout is a prize awarded to players who correctly predict four or five winners, rather than the full six. These prize pools are shared among all successful players in that specific category.
Clarifier: While the £50k is for the perfect score, the £5k and £10k pools ensure that high-performing players are still rewarded for their racing knowledge.
What are ‘Bet Credits’ and how do they work?
Bet Credits are a form of betting currency given as rewards that can be used to place wagers without using your own cash. While you keep the profits from a winning bet, the initial Bet Credit stake is not returned to you.
Clarifier: These are perfect for trying out new strategies or markets on the sportsbook without risking your withdrawable balance.
What does ‘Soft’ going mean for my predictions?
Ground described as ‘Soft’ indicates that the turf has significant moisture, making the surface heavier and more demanding for the horses. This often favors stayers with high endurance rather than pure speed specialists.
Clarifier: Always check the racecard for the ‘Going’ status, as ground conditions can drastically change the outcome of a race.
What is an ‘Each-Way’ bet in horse racing?
An Each-Way bet is essentially two bets in one: one for the horse to win and one for it to finish in the ‘places’ (e.g., top 3). If the horse finishes second, you lose the win part but win the place part of the bet.
Clarifier: For beginners, this is a safer way to back a horse with longer odds, as it provides a return even if they don’t cross the line first.
How is the winner of a Handicap Chase determined?
In a Handicap race, horses carry different weights assigned by the official handicapper to equalize their chances of winning. The winner is the first horse to cross the line, regardless of the weight carried.
Clarifier: Look for horses ‘well-in’ at the weights, meaning their recent performance suggests they might be faster than their assigned weight implies.
Can I enter the 6 Horses Challenge more than once?
No, entry is strictly limited to one submission per registered customer for each game round. Multiple entries from the same person are not permitted and may lead to disqualification.
Clarifier: Make sure to double-check your selections before clicking submit, as you cannot edit them once the first race has jumped.
What happens if one of my horses is a Non-Runner?
If a horse you selected is withdrawn from the race, your selection is usually replaced by the Starting Price (SP) favorite. This ensures your entry remains active for the full six races.
Clarifier: Always check the specific game rules in-app for the most current policy regarding non-runners and late withdrawals.
6 Horses Challenge Terms and Conditions
- For full details on gameplay, please refer to our 6 Horses Challenge rules.
- You are responsible for any tax obligations (reporting and / or tax settlement) that are applicable in your jurisdiction in relation to any deposits, stakes or entry fees or any winnings/prizes or losses as the case may be. Prize values displayed are exclusive of any tax deductions (where applicable).
- The 6 Horses Challenge feature is available at the discretion of bet365 and bet365 makes no guarantees regarding its availability. bet365 will not be responsible if the 6 Horses Challenge feature is not available for technical reasons.
- bet365 reserves the right to reclaim any prize-money awarded for a 6 Horses Challenge entry if the outcome of a race within the relevant game was determined in error.
- bet365 reserves the right to accept or decline any 6 Horses Challenge entry.
- bet365 reserves the right to amend, suspend or remove the 6 Horses Challenge feature (or any part of it) for any event, meeting or customer.
- bet365 reserves the right to remove the 6 Horses Challenge feature for any customer or group of customers where it has reasonable grounds to believe that the customer or groups of customers is misusing the feature.
View all 6 Horses Challenge terms and conditions here
Significant Open Account Offer T&Cs
- Available to new customers only. Make a qualifying deposit of £5* or more and claim the offer within 30 days of registering your account to qualify for 500% of that amount in Bet Credits, up to a maximum of £30* in Bet Credits. Once released, your Bet Credits will be held in your account balance and are non-withdrawable.
- To release your Bet Credits for use, you must place qualifying bets to the value of your qualifying deposit (capped at £10*) and they must settle within 30 days of claiming the offer. Only qualifying bets placed and settled after claiming the offer will count towards this requirement.
- Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, paysafecard and all other prepaid credit and debit cards, where available, cannot be used for either your qualifying deposit or any subsequent withdrawal of returns from Bet Credits stakes unless we have successfully verified an accepted form of your Identity Documents and you have entered a Postal Verification Code (PVC), or we have successfully verified two accepted forms of your Identity Documents.
- Bets placed must meet certain conditions to count towards the release of your Bet Credits:
- Must contain at least one selection at odds of 1/5 (1.20) or greater.
- Only the largest cumulative stake on an individual selection within a market/fixture combination will count.
- Fully Cashed Out, Instant Games, Gaming, Free Bets, void bets or In-Play bets which are settled as a push will not count.
- Your Bet Credits will be forfeit and removed if your account is inactive for 90 consecutive days.
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