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Friday, September 27, 2019

Things to Do Before Betting at the Racetracks

Okay, in all probability, you're not a professional gambler. But if you do visit the race tracks regularly, and want to get serious money from your wagers, it's about time for you to get serious about your betting strategy. It's time to stop deciding on who to bet your money on right on the race track itself and start making it a regular part of your day. This means, you devote at least thirty minutes to an hour studying your options.
Always have a copy of any newspaper that covers everything you need to know about horse racing. Or you can go online for websites that are all about the races. Browse it for information regarding upcoming races and horse racing or betting features. Get to know the horses, jockeys, trainers and owners before looking at which horse to bet for.
In narrowing down your options, decide on the race that you will be focusing on. Try to leave out handicap races as it's always going to be difficult to predict who will win here. Also, don't bother betting on the lowest grade races as well as those where apprentice and amateurs are the ones riding the horse. That leaves you to focus on perhaps three races or so.
In deciding who to bet on in a particular race, eliminate horses that have never been raced on a particular track. For example, if a horse has traditionally been used to racing on turf but is now placed on dirt, chances are, it's not going to perform well. Also, if the equine has never tried running a longer distance, then don't include it among your bets. If it has also moved up in class for the first time, don't expect too much of it as well. Racing comments are also helpful to guide you in your decisions.
It stands to reason that you stand to win more if you back only one horse in a particular race. However, if you can't decide between two or three potential winners, then just cover your bases and bet on all three. You might not win big, but you'll definitely not lose your wagers.

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