February 7th, 2012
Horse racing can be a fun and sometimes lucrative activity. However, informative horse betting tips can be difficult to find. One of the easiest ways to evaluate the worth of a horse is by checking to see who its trainer is. Some trainers are better than others, and figuring out the best trainers can be an easy way to have success at the track. Trainers will often move a horse up or down in class to figure out the potential of the horse. (more…)
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August 8th, 2011
The sport of horse racing has woven itself into the fabric of American entertainment and commerce over the course of the past century. Writer Mark Twain once justified the conflicting nature of man by reminding the public of its possible benefits. “Difference of opinion is a good thing,” Twain once said in a speech given at a University, “it led to the sport of horse racing.” Here are some basic horse racing tips that may help you correctly select a winning horse.
Variables such as weather, the horse’s record at the track, the jockey and the trainer are all commonly factored into a wagering decision. Experts are always tossing around horse betting tips and they are usually based on some insider knowledge about the horse’s recent training program or a jockey in excellent form. In spite of all of this, first-timers and casual gamblers have been known to pick winners based on nothing more than the prettiness of the horse’s mane or the colors of the jockey’s silks.
Serious gamblers often chart the odds of a horse from the early morning until post time. Since odds can fluctuate wildly based on a variety of factors, a horse that is slated to pay $10 on a $2 bet might get bet down to 3-1, where it would only pay $6 on a $2 bet. Charting the odds is certainly not a requirement of picking a winner, but it will give you a through understanding of where the money is landing and what you might stand to gain from a victory. Ultimately, the most important thing about going to the horse races is to enjoy yourself. Leaving with more money than you came with is always an excellent accomplishment, but should not be viewed as a prerequisite for having a good time. (more…)
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