Did you know more than 85 percent of adults now own a smartphone? That’s a higher percentage than those who wear a wristwatch, and even the most technophobic among us are forced to admit we’d be a little lost without ours. Of course, a smartphone’s about more than calls and texts. Really, the beating heart of the smartphone age is the apps we install.

There’s an app for practically anything these days, and it’s not just about checking your social media feeds, the weather forecast or your bank balance. Here, we take a look at four of the best apps for horse racing enthusiasts. How many of them have you got on your smartphone?

Mr Green

There’s no shortage of betting apps out there to choose from, ranging from big name that have been around for years to the new kids on the block that have sprung up in the internet age. We’ve singled out Mr Green here for a few reasons. Firstly, it is one of the free-spins.org trusted sites, appearing on their shortlist for casino games as well as being an established name in sports betting. Secondly, the app is exceptionally user-friendly and offers some great extras, including tips from the experts. Thirdly, if you also like a wager on other sports, you’ll find them all there on the same app.

Racing.com

The above two apps are ideal to have as a ready reference if you are enjoying a day at the races. But what if you’re stuck at home, dreaming of racing action in some faraway land where the sun always shines. Well this third app is something of a Genie of the Lamp as it will practically take you there. Racing.com provides live streams of races across Australia, and it’s absolutely free. It’s the perfect escape on a cold, wintery Saturday afternoon.

The Racing App

This one might not get many points for originality as far as the name is concerned, but it has set out its stall to be The racing app. With some of the competition that we’ve already mentioned, that’s an ambitious aspiration, but it is definitely one that is worth installing. It offers news, tips and stats, but the really fun part is the simulation section. It will keep you amused for hours, and provides simulations of how each race might unfold given particular conditions and circumstances. This is definitely an app that should have the Racing Post looking over its shoulder.