Of course. The phrase “Mirror offer Yorkshire” is a common piece of British betting terminology. Here’s a clear breakdown of what it means.
A “Mirror Offer” or “Mirror Price” is when a bookmaker guarantees to match the starting price (SP) offered by a specific, major competitor (usually William Hill) on a selected race.
“Yorkshire” in this context almost certainly refers to William Hill, one of the UK’s largest and most famous bookmakers. This is because William Hill was founded in 1934 in Birmingham by William Hill himself, who was from Yorkshire. The company has strong historical ties to the region, and “Yorkshire” became a common nickname for the firm in betting slang.
So, in short:
“Mirror offer Yorkshire” = “We will match the Starting Price (SP) of William Hill.”
Let’s say a bookmaker (let’s call them “Bookmaker A”) is running a “Mirror Yorkshire” offer on the 3:30 race at Cheltenham.
You Place a Bet: You bet £10 on a horse to win in the 3:30 race at Cheltenham with Bookmaker A, taking their “Mirror Yorkshire” offer.
The Race Runs: The race takes place.
The Prices Are Set: After the race, the official Starting Price (SP) is declared by the independent Starting Price Regulatory Commission. Crucially, William Hill also declares their own SP for each horse.
The Comparison:
If William Hill’s SP is higher than the official industry SP, Bookmaker A will pay you out based on the higher William Hill price.
If William Hill’s SP is the same or lower than the official SP, Bookmaker A will pay you out based on the official SP.
You Get the Best Outcome: The guarantee ensures you get the best available SP between the official industry price and William Hill’s price.
It’s about the Starting Price (SP), not the price at the time you bet. You are not locking in a fixed price; you are betting on the unknown SP that will be declared after the race.
The “Yorkshire” reference is historical. While still widely understood, many modern bookmakers now explicitly state “William Hill SP” or “Hills SP” in their terms and conditions to avoid confusion.
Always Check the T&Cs: The offer will have specific terms. It usually applies only to win-only bets on specific races (often high-profile horse races) and may have a maximum stake limit (e.g., the mirror offer might only apply to the first £25 of your stake).
It’s a competitive marketing tool. By promising to match or beat the price of a giant like William Hill, a smaller bookmaker can attract customers who are looking for the absolute best value and guarantee on their bets.
Phrase | Meaning |
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Mirror Offer | A guarantee to match the price of a competitor. |
Yorkshire | Betting slang for the bookmaker William Hill. |
Mirror offer Yorkshire | “We will pay you out at the William Hill Starting Price (SP) if it is higher than the official SP.” |
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