Settlement & rulesGlossary
Withdrawn
Also known as: Withdrawn runner, WD
A horse declared to run that's pulled before the off. If withdrawal is early enough, the bookmaker re-prices the market and existing bets at the new prices stay live; if it's late (typically inside 15 minutes), existing bets stay at their original prices and Rule 4 deductions apply to winning bets. Ante-post bets on the withdrawn horse are usually lost.