Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing: Bet On IT

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Thoroughbred Horse Racing: Bet On IT

Winning in horse races involves more than just betting the right horse at the right time, also known as pure luck. You need the right strategies and proper execution of these strategies in order to be a consistent winning horse racing handicapper.

Knowing about these important strategies will make the difference between continuously losing that hard earned money and winning for a change.

Below are some of the things you need to look out for so that you will not regret that you put on that bet/wager.

1. The Horse.

This is the first and foremost consideration you have to make before betting. Just by looking at the horses, you will be able to tell which ones have the best chance of winning. This takes practice, but if you are serious about being a winning horse racing handicapper, you will take this seriously.

Usually the best option when looking for value is to choose the horses that are not bet down. Just because they are the favorites and have a fair chance of winning the race, does not mean that they will have the best value and the potential for a big payout.

Although horses that are favorites, may tend to win more often, they do not normally have good value when it comes to bets. Even if you win on your wager, you will collect very little at the window.

2. The Form.

When checking out horses, look for the one that has winner written all over it. Visually observe the shape and form that the horse is projecting. Usually, these are the horses that have shown their capability to win on whatever type of race that they have previously run.

Read and stay current thorough horse racing news in magazines and newspapers. Oftentimes, you will read about a horse that has won two or more times in current race events. An additional plus is when the initial bets are started off at much higher prices for the contenders.

3. The Jockey.

Even the inexperienced jockeys are effective if they are riding horses that are sure winners. These usually are the horses that are known to run and sprint faster than others. They are 'superior athletes' that stand out. But not even the fastest horse will be able to win if they are placed in a race and distance that they are not accustomed to. A successful horse handicapper will be able to spot this like a sore thumb.

In this case, an expert jockey is the one who will make all the difference. With proper knowledge of the course the race will take, he is able to manage the horse and work it to its full potential.

Do not be fooled by the initial show of how fast the horse is. In the end, even the slower horse can measure up, because of the way it is being handled by its jockey. Not even a horse can exert 110% over the entire race, unless it is a sprint.

4. The Track.

The horse racing track is yet another major consideration. This is why you should become an expert in analyzing the track and how the horses will run on them.

Usually a muddy racetrack will definitely not favor the horse that has previously shown early speed. Sooner or later, the track will slow it down and will therefore be overtaken by the other horses behind it. Some horses show success on the Turf and not on the Dirt. Some horses will favor a Synthetic surface vs Dirt.

A student of the track is usually rewarded at the cashiers window.

5. The Record.

The best horses to wager on are the horses that have recently raced. They are similar to a conditioned athlete. Even if the horse is in very good form but has not ran for sometime, there is a possibility that they may not perform well during the race because it is not in the best condition.

Thoroughbred horse racing is a great spectator sport, but if you want to be a successful horse racing handicapper, there is a wealth of information to consider prior to placing your wager. Educate yourself and you will be rewarded.

Horse racing handicapping and wagering, although a legal form of gambling, does not guarantee that the risk of losing your money has been eliminated.

Fact: Only 2% of all horse race handicappers actually make money wagering.

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