# HorseRacesNow

> Free Horse Races live in your pocket

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.horseracesnow.android](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.horseracesnow.android)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.horseracesnow.android`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Horse Races Now, LLC
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 617,432
- **Rating:** 4.70 / 5 (9,287 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.4.19
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-16
- **First published:** 2013-02-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.horseracesnow.android)
- **Website:** [http://horseracesnow.com](http://horseracesnow.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.horseracesnow.com/privacy/index.html](http://www.horseracesnow.com/privacy/index.html)

## Description

HorseRacesNow is your ultimate mobile companion for live horse racing action and race replays across North America. Designed by top trainer Kenny McPeek, this free Chrome extension brings the thrill of the race right to your fingertips. Stream live video and audio from participating racetracks, access overnight entries for upcoming races, and get quick race results and payoffs.

Stay connected with personalized push notifications for your favorite tracks, horses, trainers, and jockeys, covering entries, call to post, at the gate alerts, results, and workouts. The app also features an extensive replay library with races up to two years old, powerful search functionality, and easy sharing options via email or Facebook. HorseRacesNow keeps every horse racing fan engaged and informed, making it easier than ever to follow the sport you love on the go.

## Rankings

- #89,621 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.horseracesnow.android.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app for up-to-date horse racing information and helpful content such as pro interviews. However, a large majority cite an excessive, disruptive ad experience in the free version—ads appear on nearly every action, block navigation, and even pop up when waking the device—making the app largely unusable for many.

### Pros

- Provides up-to-date, useful horse racing information.
- Helpful for staying informed about racing news.
- Includes positive content like interviews with racing pros.

### Cons

- Excessive ads and pop-ups that disrupt the experience.
- Ads block navigation and make it hard to view race results.
- Ad density on nearly every action, including scrolling and waking the device.
- Free version is extremely ad-heavy, driving usability concerns.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.horseracesnow.android)