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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: How to Learn to Read the Horse Racing Program
• Method 2 of 3: How to place a bet
• Method 3 of 3: How to Improve Your Chances of Success
• What do you need

Horse racing is one of the few sports where spectators are allowed to directly participate in the game through wagers. Millions of dollars worth of bets are made every day in the world - players are trying to test their luck. It will take some time to master the art of betting, but it will be worth it.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: How to Learn to Read the Horse Racing Program

1. 1 Hone your handicap skills. Handicap is the process of determining which horse has the best chance of winning the race. This is more of a test of your creativity than a systematic calculation of the difference. To understand how this works, you will need to purchase a daily horse racing program.
   • A lot of indicators and data are included in the program, but this will be discussed below. As you learn to read the program, you will begin to understand which horses are likely to succeed. At least you will have all the opportunities for this.
2. 2 Pay attention to Beyer's rating. It often serves as the starting point for the handicap process. This is a numerical measure of the horse's success in previous races. Handicappers will bet on the highest rated horse and not bet on horses that never perform close to the highest. Two indicators are important here: the pace of the race and the speed of the horse.
   • Race pace... By reviewing the results of previous races, handicappers will try to predict the pace of the next race in order to understand which horse will be more likely to come first under these conditions. The first number indicates whether the horse can go forward or not.
   • Horse speed. This is not the same as the pace of the race. Speed ​​(second number) determines the horse's ability to outflank less fast horses when approaching the finish line. Speed ​​does not equal constancy - tempo is responsible for constancy.
3. 3 Pay attention to the length of the distance. This is one of the most important factors. If you want to bet on a horse that gets tired after 1200 meters, and the length of the distance is 2400 meters, you definitely shouldn't be making this bet. How did this horse perform in races at a similar distance?
   • Distance, pace, and speed are best judged together. Analyze how a horse gallops (and more importantly, what number it ends up with) at different distances, and this will give you an idea of ​​how it will perform.
4. 4 Consider track conditions and weather conditions. None of the factors can affect the race as much as this one. If players discover any features of the racing surface, they should take them into account. What does track state mean? Every horse has a favorite surface, such as a treadmill or sticky ground. It is important to know how the horse will behave on the proposed track.
   • Don't forget the weather! Rain can quickly turn the ground to mud.Consider how the horse has performed in similar weather conditions.
5. 5 Think about form loops. Handicappers should ask themselves questions about each horse. Was her last race a true showcase of her ability? Is there a chance to improve or worsen the result on race day? Which horses raced against the slope in the last race and can we expect them to be able to beat everyone today? Like humans, horses do not produce the same results all the time.
   • It is important to consider where the horse came from and how much money the owners will receive as a result of the races. If the sum is high, the horse will be top-notch and will perform roughly the same from race to race, because it didn't just make it to the big leagues. If it was brought from another country, this means that the owners have invested a lot of money in it, respectively, they will do everything possible to make the horse win.
6. 6 Note the position of the cockpit at the start gate from which the horse is launched. The list of previous races in which the horse has participated will indicate which cabin it was launched from. In sprints with one lap, it is usually better to occupy the outer cabins, and in long races (usually with two laps), it is better to occupy the inner cabins. Which cabin will the horse run from? Did she manage to prove herself well in similar races before?
   • Consider the position of the cabins of other horses. If the horse that gallops better on the outer circle races where the outer circle has the advantage, it can become a strong contender.

Method 2 of 3: How to place a bet

1. 1 Check out the tracks and buy everything you need. Take an umbrella and binoculars with you when you go to the racetrack. Come to the racetrack before the start of the race. Find the betting window and then sit down and read the daily horse racing program. You can also buy:
   • Horse racing overview... This booklet will contain all the information about horses, jockeys, trainers and owners.
   • Public bets... If the local newspaper covers the races, it can pay a handicapper to place a bet, and the bet booklet can be bought.
   • Handicapper tips... The selected bets of the racecourse handicappers are published daily.
     • Often at the races, races are broadcast from other tracks. This means that you can watch some of the races from the stands and others on TV at the same time. Imagine how much money you will get if you win both there and there!
2. 2 Buy a daily horse racing program. It is the most important tool in a handicapper's arsenal. It contains detailed information about each horse participating in today's race. At first glance, it seems very complicated, but when you understand what all the numbers mean, it will become your indispensable assistant.
   • Sit down and study the program carefully. Over time, this will take you less and less time, but now you need to understand what forecast can be made for at least a couple of races. If you do not regret it time and effort, it will become easier for you to win.
3. 3 Find out what the rates are. Approaching the window, you should know what you want. There are several main types of bets:
   • Show (ostentatious). Your horse can come first, second or third for you to win.
   • Place (bet per place). Your horse must come first or second.
   • Win (bet to win). Your horse must come first.
   • Quinella. You can bet on 2 or 3 horses and they must come first or second in any order.
   • Exacta. You can bet on 2 horses, and they must come first or second in a specific order.
   • Trifecta. You can bet on 3 horses that come first, second and third in a specific order.
   • Superfecta. You can bet on 4 horses to come first, second, third and fourth in a specific order.
4. 4 Know what your chances of success are and how much you can win. Let's say you decide to bet 100 rubles (this is the minimum bet), or $ 2.To understand how much you will get if the horse wins, you need to take the probability of winning and multiply the first number by 2 (your bet), then divide by the second number and add $ 2 (your bet).
   • Let's say the probability of winning is 3/1. Multiply 3 by 2 to get $ 6. Divide this by 1, we get $ 6. Then we add $ 2. Thus, you will earn $ 8.
   • Take bets with a lot of people, such as a horse with a 1/9 chance of winning. Multiply 1x2 to get $ 2. Then 2/9, which is about 20 cents. Add $ 2 and your winnings are $ 2.20.
5. 5 Consider the characteristics of each horse. Having analyzed all the numbers, you should also pay attention to the rest of the data. Some information about each of the horses will help you win. Consider the following:
   • Whether this horse has been bought recently. If someone is willing to shell out a large sum for it, it certainly has potential.
   • Has the horse's equipment changed? The owner will try to increase the chances of winning.
   • Horse training speeds. Does the speed change? If a horse runs at the same speed every day, he is probably in good shape.
   • Breed and gender. Usually males run faster than females. For example, only three mares (females) managed to win the Kentucky Derby. Horses with a good pedigree tend to outperform others.
6. 6 Place your bets big and small. Any player makes both big and small bets. To keep you from getting bored between interesting races, have a small budget for small bets. You can bet 100 rubles here, 100 rubles there, and when the time comes for important races, you can place a larger bet.
   • In truth, it can be dangerous to place bets. It's important to know when to stop. Having two separate betting budgets will help you.
7. 7 Place a bet in the window (and later pick up your winnings there). Remember the order: track number or name, race, amount, type of bet, horse number. When talking to the person in the window, follow this formula. For example:
   • "Track Saratoga, 5th race, 200 rubles at exacta rate for horses 3 and 7". Of course, this must be done. before the beginning 5th race. Check your tickets before leaving the window to make sure there is no mistake.
     • The name or number of the track must be indicated because several races can be held at the same time.

Method 3 of 3: How to Improve Your Chances of Success

1. 1 Analyze your rates. As in the game of poker, it is important to analyze the success of the bets here. Where are you drawing the wrong conclusions? What nuances are you missing out on, because of what you are betting on the wrong horses? What are your strengths? Betting skills will help you overcome your personal weaknesses.
   • When going to the races, take a pen and paper with you, as fans of almost any sport do. Write down your results and your bets so that you can recall the situation from memory later.
   • Determine at which rates you get the most profit, and try to place these rates more often.
   • Find out which races you win more often and which ones you fail to make money. If you find that you rarely manage to bet on the winner on the treadmill, do not bet on the grass races until you have improved your handicap.
2. 2 Read books on horse racing. You don't have to rely solely on your ingenuity when betting - this is not a new field, so take advantage of the existing advantages. Read famous books on how to place bets. Understanding the strategies will increase your chances of success.
   • Of course, most of the literature is fiction that aims to pull money out of you. Study the author information and review the book prior to purchasing. There are people who are ready to make money on anything, so beware of second-rate literature.
3. 3 Attend workshops and seminars. At some racetracks, seminars and workshops are held monthly or even more often.There you will learn about a lot of tricks and tricks and meet betting enthusiasts like you.
   • Ask about such events at the racetrack. You can be included in the mailing list and you will receive all the latest information.
4. 4 Place bets with your friends. There is such a thing as "parley", and thanks to it, the process becomes more fun. If you brought friends with you, invite everyone to fold for, say, 250 rubles. Then everyone should choose a horse and a race. Place your first bet, and if you win, place your next bet with all the money you won. If you are lucky, the amount will grow very quickly.
   • Make sure that the winnings (and losses) are distributed equally among everyone. Make sure everyone agrees with the rules before bidding. Someone may say that he won and everyone else lost, so it is important to agree on all the conditions before starting.
5. 5 Start participating in handicap competitions. Of course, you will have to meet all the requirements of the committee, but if you can get into the competition, you will have the opportunity to win up to a million dollars. To achieve this level, horse racing betting should be your job. But if it's just a day's work, don't quit just yet!
   • Let us remind you that gambling is dangerous. Set a limit for yourself. When you get close to the maximum limit, finish the game. It's not hard to get into trouble in these situations, so be in control.
   • You shouldn't dive completely into betting. If you start placing bigger bets in the hope of making up for your losses, you can lose even more money. Even good players lose sometimes, and they see it as a normal part of the game. Good gamblers don't jump headlong into bets when emotionally aroused.

What do you need

• Daily horse racing program.