Horse races where no favourite is declared.

Why is there a rule in place when a favourite is withdrawn immediately before 'the off' no favourite is declared.

Friday 13/01/2017 7.15 Wolverhampton. I placed a bet on the 'favourite'. The shortest price horse of those that ran won. However, my bet was treat as a non runner.

Answer: On Betfair I think if your bet on the favourite becomes void due to withdrawal you would need to place a further bet on the new favourite. The new bet would not be placed for you.

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