# Best odds guaranteed, defined with its conditions

> Best odds guaranteed (BOG) settles a bet at the better of the price taken and the starting price. Two worked cases and the conditions operators publish.

Source: https://bookiechecklist.com/best-odds-guaranteed-bog/
Updated: 2026-11-13

Best odds guaranteed (BOG) is an operator condition: if the starting price ends up higher than the price you took, the bet is settled at the higher one. Take 3.00 and see an SP of 3.80, and an A$10 winner returns A$38.00, not A$30.00. Which races, times and limits apply is set by each operator's own terms, which this page has not yet read.

## The definition

The condition compares two prices: the price taken when the bet was placed, and the [starting price](https://bookiechecklist.com/starting-price-sp/). When the conditions are met, the bet settles at whichever is higher.

It is a term of the operator's service, not a rule of racing. It is also not a promise of profit.

**Where this stands:** BOG picks the higher of two prices when the operator's conditions are met.

## Two worked cases

**A$10 win bet taken at 3.00 · illustrative arithmetic, not prices · checked 2026-11-13**

| Case | Starting price | Price used | Return if it wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP above the price taken | 3.80 | 3.80 | A$38.00 |
| SP below the price taken | 2.60 | 3.00 | A$30.00 |

In both cases a losing bet returns nothing. The stake is gone either way.

**Where this stands:** the higher price is used; the lower price never reduces the price taken.

## Conditions to read in the operator's terms

The terms behind the label differ between operators. Each item below is read from the operator's own page, with its URL and date, before any operator is named here.

**BOG conditions · source: operator terms pages · checked 2026-11-13**

| Condition | Why it matters | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible races and tracks | The condition may cover only some meetings | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 |
| Cut-off time | A bet placed too late may not qualify | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 |
| Limits on the payout | A cap can change the return | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 |
| Bet types covered | Win-only or also place bets | Not confirmed on 2026-11-13 |

We publish a short quote of each condition, no longer than 15 words, with the page URL and the date it was read. At least two operators that differ are read first.

**Where this stands:** four conditions are listed; none has been read yet.

## Where this sits among racing terms

BOG depends on the starting price, so read [starting price](https://bookiechecklist.com/starting-price-sp/) first.

A withdrawn runner can alter both prices; see [scratchings and deductions](https://bookiechecklist.com/scratchings-and-deductions/). Product features by operator belong on [the racing products snapshot](https://bookiechecklist.com/racing-products-snapshot/). For the wider topic, see [horse racing betting](https://bookiechecklist.com/horse-racing-betting-australia/). Notation is in [how to read decimal odds](https://bookiechecklist.com/how-to-read-decimal-odds/).

**Where this stands:** BOG is one of several racing terms that depend on each other.

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## FAQ

**What does best odds guaranteed mean?**

It is an operator condition. If the starting price is higher than the price you took, the bet is settled at the higher price. If it is lower, the price you took stands.

**What happens if the starting price is lower than my price?**

The price taken stands. At 3.00 taken and an SP of 2.60, an A$10 winner returns A$30.00.

**Does BOG apply to every race?**

Not necessarily. Which races, tracks and cut-off times apply is set in each operator's terms. Those terms are not yet read and are not confirmed on 2026-11-13.

**Is BOG a promise of a better return?**

No. It only sets which of two prices is used when the conditions are met. A losing bet returns nothing under either price.