Horse racing and betting goes together just like peanut butter and jelly. Most people who are fans of horse racing are also fans of wagering on the sporting event. In this guide we’re going to go through some horse betting tips which will help you have a head start when it comes to capping your first horse race. Betting on horse racing is inexpensive, which is one of the reasons why horse racing is so popular amongst a broad range of people, but it also is a hard sport to wager on because there are always about a dozen horses in every race.
You’ll often find that the odds of each horse will vary in the race which will allow you to determine the horses that should be the frontrunners, the horses that have a slight chance of winning and the horses that have a very slim chance of winning the race. If you’re betting on the longshot horses to win the race then you need to understand that you most likely won’t win and you’ll just be donating money in exchange for entertainment. You should always try to stick with the top 5-6 horses in the race because a lot of the time one of the top 5-6 horses will end up winning the race.
Once you’ve narrowed down the racing field you’ll need to start looking deeper into the remaining horses and jockeys. One of the things you need to look at is the last time that the horses have raced. If a horse has raced a few weeks ago then chances are the horse is still in great form whereas if a horse hasn’t raced in months it could face some severe difficulties. The jockey also plays an important role in horse racing although the role is limited in most races except for obstacle courses and longer tracks. The jockey needs to make sure that the horse has enough energy left at the end of the race for a last kick.
This needs us to our next tip which is the track that the race will take place at. Some horse racing tracks are longer then other tracks which mean that you need to ensure the horse will have enough stamina. You should also consider the track conditions on the day of the race because some horses will have trouble in certain conditions and it’s important that you know this before making any wagers.
If this is your first year wagering on horse racing then I would advise that you stick with only the major races for the year. You’ll be able to find all of the major races listed on our website. As the events start getting close you should begin doing research on the horses in the event so that you can determine which horses to bet on. Use the tips above when you’re analyzing the horses and the jockeys so that you aren’t just guessing. On a final note remember that betting on anything isn’t guaranteed and you should always make sure you stay within your bankroll.