How to pick winners in horse racing, a simple approach
This short article cannot fully explain the complex issue of disability in horse racing. So we’ll restrict this article to a few simple facts about horse racing that will help you pick some winners on your visit to the racetrack.
A day at the races with a few bets can be a very pleasant way to spend the day. Millions of people around the world enjoy this sport every day. There are many types of bets you can make, but for the sake of brevity and in this article I will stick with the winning bet. It’s just what it seems. You bet on a horse or horses to win the race and if one crosses the finish line first, you are a winner.
The base bet in North America is usually two dollars. Some tracks allow dollar bets, but most stick to the bet that has been the standard for generations. Now let’s talk about which horse you’ll bet on before spending those two dollars. We won’t worry about value because that topic is hard to explain in a short article, although I’ve written a few that cover the basics.
You can watch the horses at the saddling arena or in the paddock as they prepare for the race. Horses that sweat too much, or “washed out” as they are called, are bad bets because they are too nervous and use up all their energy before the race. Horses that appear lethargic, walking flat-footed and with their heads down are also usually not in mid-season shape or interested in racing. Look for a horse with its head up and ears pricked, sometimes turning those ears toward the rider.
The odds board will tell you which horse is the favourite. Take a close look at it and see what shape it appears to be in. The favorite has the lowest odds because that is where the most money is played. They win at a rate of thirty-three percent, about a third of the time, and although they are a losing bet in the long run because they return less than the cost of betting them all, they still return more in the long run than most. long shots.
Looking at the odds on the board, figure out which horses have the lowest odds, and then focus your efforts on the three that have the lowest odds. The winner is from that group about seventy percent of the time. If you can see a horse in that small group that looks ready to run, with its head up, eyes shining and ears pricked up, you may have found a good bet.
Check the jockey’s winning average and make sure the jockey wins at least twelve percent of the time. Less means the jockey is a bad bet unless there is a compelling reason to bet on his mount.
In general, stick with the horses in that group and you’ll find some good ones on the card. Above all, take the time to watch and listen and enjoy your days at the races.