Horse racing slots
Three takes on a day at the races, listed on Stake.com. Compare the worlds, formats and published RTP.
A guide by CNBS, the studio behind Harry’s Derby, which is included below.
Compare the games
The same theme, three different approaches. These are published game details, rather than a ranking of likely returns.
| Game & studio | World | Format | Published RTP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry’s DerbyCNBS · Made by us | Illustrated vintage racecourse | 6 × 5 clusters and cascades | 96.70% |
| Big Bass Day at the RacesPragmatic Play | The Big Bass fisherman visits the racetrack | 5 × 3 reels, 10 paylines | 96.07% |
| Unicorn DerbyHeatcheck | A hand-drawn fantasy racetrack | Cascading slot with free spins | 96.50% |
RTP is a theoretical long-run figure, not a session forecast. Check each game’s current information and selected mode. Availability depends on your location and Stake’s terms. 18+ only.
Three kinds of race day
Start with the format.
Then explore the setting.
Harry’s Derby
CNBS · Made by CNBS
Our take on a day at the races combines connected symbol clusters, Harry’s Hot Tip wilds and bell-triggered Copper, Silver and Gold derbies.
The race is a feature within the casino game. Three or more bells queue a derby after the cascades finish; the result is determined when the spin begins.
Official CNBS game guide · Stake listing (opens in a new tab)
Big Bass Day at the Races
Pragmatic Play
Pragmatic Play brings its Big Bass series to the racecourse. Beer, binoculars and champagne appear on a five-reel, ten-payline slot.
Free spins are part of this format. The developer describes a horse-selection feature before the bonus and a collection mechanic involving fisherman symbols.
Developer’s game page (opens in a new tab) · Stake listing (opens in a new tab)
Unicorn Derby
Heatcheck
Heatcheck gives the racetrack a fantasy setting. Its developer page describes hand-drawn artwork, three ways to trigger free spins and a Derby bonus.
Stake lists it as a cascading slot. This is a different visual take on the racing theme, with unicorns and free-spin features.
Developer’s game page (opens in a new tab) · Stake listing (opens in a new tab)
What to compare
Clusters or paylines
Harry’s Derby pays connected groups on a 6 × 5 board, then clears them for cascades. Big Bass Day at the Races uses ten paylines on 5 × 3 reels. Unicorn Derby is listed by Stake as a cascading slot. A horse on the cover tells you the theme; the rules tell you how symbols pay.
A race or free spins
Harry’s Derby’s bells lead to a race after the cascades. Big Bass Day at the Races and Unicorn Derby describe free-spin features in their official information. Compare how a feature starts and what it does, alongside the artwork and setting.
The current game information
Read the rules, paytable, RTP and full price of any optional feature before choosing a mode. This guide covers the casino-game theme. Real-world horse-racing bets belong to the sportsbook and follow a different set of rules.
Trackside questions
A few useful distinctions before you explore.
What is a horse-racing slot?
A casino slot that uses a racetrack, horses or a derby as its theme or as part of a feature. A racing theme can appear in a cluster game, a payline slot or a fantasy setting; it does not describe a single game format.
Is this real horse racing?
These are casino games with their own rules and random outcomes. They do not place a sportsbook wager on a real-world race. In Harry’s Derby, the winner and win amount are determined when the spin begins; the race animation reveals that result.
Which games use free spins?
Big Bass Day at the Races and Unicorn Derby describe free-spin features in their official information. Harry’s Derby uses cascades, letter prizes and bell-triggered races; it has no free spins or race retriggers.
Does RTP predict my result?
No. RTP describes a theoretical return over a very large number of rounds. It does not predict a session’s result or guarantee a return. Read the current game information for the mode you select.
About this guide
CNBS creates Harry’s Derby. We selected two other racetrack-themed slots to show different approaches to the theme, using their developers’ descriptions and Stake.com listings. This is a comparison of published information; the source links under each game let you check the details.
Pragmatic Play and Heatcheck create the other games featured here. Their names identify their games and studios; their inclusion does not imply an endorsement of CNBS.
Written by CNBS. Sources reviewed .
Read the official Harry’s Derby guide
