Horse Race Handicapping College - Thoroughbred Horse Racing - On the Back Stretch

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

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

Thoroughbred Horse Racing - On the Back Stretch

As the horse race develops and the horses enter the back stretch, sometimes a horse will begin to make a move on the back stretch, only to be blocked behind a wall of horses in front.

The horse and or the jockey are unable to find any running room, and the horse subsequently will lose several lengths and will drop out of contention.

Now the successful horse race handicapper who is paying attention will note such trouble and will decide whether or not the horse would have run well if there had been more room to do so.

In the case of a horse that begins to accelerate strongly on the back stretch and begins to make a passing attempt, only to get shut off, a horse race handicapper might assume in future races, that the horse is a contender if he has the running room.

Horse race handicapping is not an exact science, as seen by this example, but the horse race handicapper who takes notes and analyzes the races and knows the horses by name and or running style will have a distinct advantage. Much the same as a Football coach or player watching hours and hours of game film of the opponent.

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

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, 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 - Thoroughbred Horse Racing - The First Turn

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

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

Thoroughbred Horse Racing - The First Turn

The most common thing successful horse race handicappers look for in this stage of the race is a horse's position on both turns and whether or not he went wide, which will in most cases diminish odds of winning.

This is even more critical in races on the turf where most of the races are contested around two turns, which are typically sharper turns. Horses will generally lose their momentum if they run wide on any sharp turn. And losing ground on either turn can be very costly in that the ground lost is usually too much to recover.

The successful horse race handicapper, will note the horses who make those wide turns and factor that information into their future race handicapping.

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

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, 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 At the Gate

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

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

Thoroughbred Horse Racing At the Gate

For a horse race handicapper, the handicapping is complete when the horses arrive at the starting gate, but that is just the start of the horse race.

There are plenty of unexpected things that can happen during the first few seconds of a thoroughbred horse race.

Horses do not generally leave the gate in a straight line, and the guidance and the skill of the jockey will be required.

Typically, there is a good bit of swerving and jostling going on, which in some cases will knock a good horse/contender out of contention just out of the starting gate.

Any number of things, which have nothing to do with all of your horse handicapping, fitness, speed, track bias, trainer standings, etc., can happen when the starting gate opens to prevent or help your horse from running it's best race.

The successful horse race handicapper will observe and record any of these mishaps or problems at this critical stage of the race for future horse handicapping considerations.

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

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, 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 Running Style

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

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

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Running Style

Thoroughbred horses generally will fall into a certain running style, and horse race handicappers are able to identify this style.

There are 3 basic categories-the horses that run in the lead or who are never further back than 2 lengths, the stalker is the horse that is never farther back from the lead than 4 lengths, and the rally horse who is never closer than 5 lengths from the pace.

Horses have been known to change styles, but the vast majority maintains consistent styles. Front runners are most effective when unchallenged early. The easier they are able to get a clear lead, the better chances they will have.

Horse race handicappers will usually prefer the front runners when there are only a few potential challengers and if the track bias favors early speed.

A stalker will rarely make the lead and very seldom possess a big late finish. He has the speed to stay close and pass a tiring front runner, and can hold off the big closers that lag well behind. Stalkers can also make the lead if no front runners are in the race.

Horse race handicappers will prefer stalkers when a number of front runners are present, and without the presence of a strong and fit rally or closer horse in the race.

Rally horses usually excel in races where there is an abundance of early speed, but are often lured in when a front runner is actually slacking at the start of the race.

Horse handicappers who play the rally horses will find it more riskier because the rally horse often gets caught up in traffic.

Thoroughbred horse racing handicapping statistics show that horses who are hanging around the lead will win the majority of the races. However, beware of the rally horse on the rail or coming from nowhere.

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

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, 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 Classic Video - The Inaugural Marlboro Cup - Belmont - 1973

Kentucky Derby Countdown:

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

Thoroughbred Horse Racing Classic Video - The Inaugural Marlboro Cup - Belmont - 1973

Almost 35 years have passed, but this classic race reveals the raw talent of the greatest thoroughbred horse of all time. Yes, Secretariat wins again, and shows ability to stalk the opponent and then putting the field well behind at the wire.



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

Always wager with money that you can afford to lose, do not violate your money management rules, 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.