Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Effective Betting Strategy

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

78 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Effective Betting Strategy

Do you know what makes a good horse bet strategy?

Horse race handicappers all over the world have been exploring and will always seek the most profitable ways to make regular profits from horse racing.

Some have claimed to have come up with very profitable systems. After testing these systems, I have discovered that most are mathematically flawed, and will fail over the long term. I personally have purchased over 25 of them in the last 20 years. Although the information is generally good; most of the systems are only looking at a very limited number of variables.

A good horse wagering strategy should always have a decent to high success rate.

On top of that, the wagering plan must ensure that you can come out a winner over the long term. Without a well thought out wagering plan, combined with a solid money management system, it is almost impossible to profit from horse racing due to the many uncertainties and variables in every race.

The price of a horse is a general indication of its chances of winning or placing in a race. This may not be true all the time because a horse's price is also based on public opinion, which may not be correct all the time. The more experienced and successful horse race handicappers with a good horse wagering strategy will be able to profit from this situation, in terms of getting value for their bets. This is usually how professional horse race handicappers make a living with horse betting.

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

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

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

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Horse Race Handicapping College - Workout Value

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

79 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Workout Value

It is very important for a horse to be in top shape if it is going to run with it's full potential. If a horse has been running at a steady clip, it is probably in very good shape. Now on the other hand, if it is running poorly, then you, the horse race handicapper will want to know that in advance prior to placing your bets.

If a particular horse has not started a race for quite some time, it is very important to look at the "Workouts".

Workouts in general are indicative of the fitness of the horse when:

1. The workout is fast
2. The workouts are happening at fairly regular intervals, without
long layoffs
3. Some are from the gate and some are not
4. When the workout is scored with a "B", which means breezing.
[The clockers felt that the horse was running easily without having to be pushed]
5. When a workout close to an actual race was not a fast workout [Horse has plenty left for the next race]

A long steady diet of workouts for a horse is indicative of it's fitness, even if the workouts do not appear to be that fast. Usually a trainer will not work their horse to exhaustion. Works are for increasing the fitness of the horse leading up to an actual race, similar to a conditioned athlete prior to competing in a contest.

Successful horse race handicappers will always refer to a horse's workout times and the time interval between the works in their race analysis.

Too fast, too slow, too much time between works, too little time between a very fast work and the next race, etc. are all factors to consider in your handicapping.

The overall value of works to a thoroughbred horse race handicapper is priceless.

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

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

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

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Horse Race Handicapping College - Kentucky Derby Countdown Continues

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

80 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby countdown continues. Now would be a good time to start sharpening your horse handicapping skills.

One skill that experienced horse race handicappers always utilize is watching video of past horse races.

As the Kentucky Derby becomes closer and the horses are identified it should be one of your priorities to watch videos of their races leading up to the Kentucky Derby. You will be able to spot the strengths and weaknesses of all the players.

In other words; watching videos of past horse races should be part of every horse race handicapper's race preparation.

Although I can't understand the announcer, here is a crowded field on turf. The winner of this exciting race is an excellent example of good closing speed. The apparent winner at the top of the stretch runs out of "gas".

Riders Up...



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

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose and do not be greedy, there will always be another horse race to wager on.

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

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [Part 10]

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

81 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [Part 10]

Thoroughbred horse racing offers an unlimited number of ways to win money and maximize your chances of winning, but an equal or greater number of ways to lose your money and keep you from the kind of money that you deserve.

#1 - Foolish Wagering on the Early Races. [Always Seek Value]

#2 - Don't Let Nonsense and Hype Change Your Mind

#3 - Magnetic Effects of the Tote Board

#4 - The "All or Nothing" Trap

#5 - You Win Some - You Lose Some

#6 - Placing Your Wagers at the Last Minute is a "No-No"

#7 - Losing Your Cool if You Fail to Place a Wager

#8 - Avoid Distractions During Race Preparation

#9 - Handicapping When You are Stressed Out or Tired

We continue now with Part 10:

#10 - The Discipline, Focus, and Money Gotcha.

The previous 9 horse race handicapping traps lure many horse handicappers. If you are not aware of them, you may fall victim without knowing it.

Before you are aware of what it really going on, your bankroll will have already taken a beating.

In order to be a consistent winner at the horse race handicapping game, you have to realize that it is a game and the one who plays a better game will ultimately win in the long run.

To play the best game, you must have discipline, focus, and a solid money management plan.

If you waver at any time and let your guard down by straying from your strategy, lose your focus, or get greedy and wager out of your set limits, your horse race handicapping career will be short lived.

The seasoned, professional horse race handicapper makes his living by collecting "easy money" every day. Don't fall into their traps and steer clear. Although the traps are not invisible, they can be very insidious.

Don't fall victim to all of the traps out there; maintain your discipline, stay focused, and never waver from your money management plan and don't wager with money that you can't afford to lose.

Horse racing is "BIG BUSINESS". Treat it like a business 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.

Visit http://www.HorseRaceHandicappingCollege.com for more information.

Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [Part 9]

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

82 Days Until May 3rd and the 134th Kentucky Derby

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Mistakes and Traps to Avoid - [Part 9]

Thoroughbred horse racing offers an unlimited number of ways to win money and maximize your chances of winning, but an equal or greater number of ways to lose your money and keep you from the kind of money that you deserve.

#1 - Foolish Wagering on the Early Races. [Always Seek Value]

#2 - Don't Let Nonsense and Hype Change Your Mind

#3 - Magnetic Effects of the Tote Board

#4 - The "All or Nothing" Trap

#5 - You Win Some - You Lose Some

#6 - Placing Your Wagers at the Last Minute is a "No-No"

#7 - Losing Your Cool if You Fail to Place a Wager

#8 - Avoid Distractions During Race Preparation

We continue now with Part 9:

#9 - Handicapping When You are Stressed Out or Tired

In order to be a consistent winner and make solid handicapping decisions, you must remain focused and relaxed. You will undoubtedly be able to make better decisions when you have eliminated stress and are well rested.

Professional horse handicappers always have a plan of action which includes to stay away the races, when they are operating under a great deal of stress.

Winning consistently at horse handicapping is tough, don't complicate it by wagering when you have other things in your life going on.

If your head is not clear of these distractions, you are setting yourself up for failure. You will not have a clear head to make adjustments after your initial selections for such things as changing track conditions, late scratches, and trends for a track on any given day.

Don't give your money away. Handicap wisely with a clear head. Don't fall prey to the professional horse race handicapper who will most likely cash in when you fail to see the obvious because you were "stressed out".

To be a long term successful horse race handicapper, you should wager only when can give your undivided attention to horse handicapping.

Horse racing is "BIG BUSINESS". Treat it like a business 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.

Part 10 Continued Tomorrow

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