Watch American Racing LIVE in the UK Today!
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As well as bringing you action from the UK and Ireland, bet365 also streams every single US horse race live for their UK Members. To watch races from racetracks in The United States all you need to do is click on the Live Stream link at the top of the race card and have a funded account/bet placed in last 24 hours. Selected races may require a qualifying bet of at least £0.50 win or £0.25 Each-Way (or currency equivalent)

Note: This article and its content is NOT suitable or aimed towards US residents and relates to UK viewers (and selected other European countries) only.

If you're in the UK, following U.S. horse racing live has become much easier in the last few years. Several platforms provide legal streams; access depends on subscriptions, bookie accounts, broadcast rights, or other terms.

The United States is home to some of the most iconic horse racing venues in the world, each with its own character and history. At the top of the list is Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, which has hosted the legendary Kentucky Derby since 1875. Its twin spires and roaring crowds make it a true symbol of American racing tradition. In New York, Belmont Park is renowned for staging the Belmont Stakes, the final and most demanding leg of the Triple Crown. Its long homestretch and wide turns test both stamina and strategy, often determining racing immortality. Down south, Kentucky Downs offers something entirely different — a European-style turf course with rolling hills and shorter meets, attracting turf specialists and international trainers alike. On the West Coast, Santa Anita Park in California is celebrated for its breathtaking mountain backdrop and has hosted multiple Breeders’ Cup events. Nearby, Del Mar Racetrack, located “where the turf meets the surf,” delivers a unique coastal atmosphere that draws both serious punters and casual fans every summer. Together, these tracks represent the diversity of American horse racing — from dirt to turf, coast to coast, tradition to innovation.

For fans in the United Kingdom, watching live U.S. horse racing has become easier than ever thanks to several streaming and betting platforms. At The Races offers its Stateside Live coverage through the ATR Player, providing streams of many major American meetings for a subscription fee. Bet365 is another popular option, allowing account holders to stream the action live at home or on the move with a mobile or tablet device. Racing TV and related services also feature international coverage, occasionally including simulcasts from tracks like Belmont Park and Gulfstream. Each platform has its own rights agreements, so availability can vary depending on the race and region. It’s worth noting that time zone differences mean U.S. races often air late in the evening or overnight for UK audiences. Still, with fast streaming technology and wide access through betting accounts or subscriptions, following American racing from the UK has never been more accessible.

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UK/ROW: Important – UKRace in partnership with bet365 offer over 200,000 live streamed events per year. However, please note that the intellectual property rights to stream such events are usually owned at a country level and therefore, depending on your location, there may be certain events that you may be unable to view due to such restrictions. Prior to joining bet365 and funding your account therefore in order to view any particular event via the bet365 live stream, you are strongly advised to first check with bet365 that, given your country location, you would be eligible to view the live streamed event in question. bet365’s contact details can be found by clicking here, then clicking ‘Services’ at the top right of the page, and then choosing the ‘Contact Us’ option.