Best Way To Bet On Horses

Best Way To Bet On Horses

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Follow The TiersThis is the most important concept when reading my handicapping picks. The horses are grouped into color coded tiers. The tier colors are displayed as the background color of each horse's program number. The colors range from dark green to yellow.
The grey tier is a special tier which means I did not rate that particular horse. Although, the grey tier is listed at the bottom, this DOES NOT indicate that this is a bad horse. It is a rare occurrence that a horse is unrated. It is usually due to a lack of data for foreign horses. Examine these horses manually to see if they pose a threat.
Within a given tier, the horses are ranked from best to worst. However, usually the horses within a tier are close in ability and it is difficult to choose one over another. For single race bets (e.g. Exacta, Trifecta), I would key or box the horses in this first (dark green tier). For multi-leg bets (e.g. Pick 3, Pick 4), I take all the horses in the top tier. Sometimes, depending on the circumstances, I add one or two horses from the second tier or from the grey tier.
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Handpick Your RacesAlthough I am successful at predicting many races, it is common sense that you must be selective when choosing the races to bet. You will not be as successful if you bet every possible race. Typically, I look for races with smaller top tiers (one or two horses in the tier). I also skip races if there are one or more horses in the grey tier.
It Takes Money to Win MoneyWhile you should handpick your races to conserve your bankroll, be prepared to commit enough money to make a proper bet when you find a race you like. Exotic wagers such as Pick 4s, Pick 6s and Superfectas usually require a significant outlay to have a realistic chance of hitting the bet. I cannot tell you how many times eliminating one or two horses from your combination to try to save a couple of bucks has cost a bettor hundreds or thousands of dollars in lost winnings. If you cannot afford to outlay enough funds for the more exotic bets, stick to simpler bets such as Win/Place/Show, Exactas/Quinellas and Doubles.
Workouts, Workouts, WorkoutsBesides my selections themselves, workouts are the second most important gauge of a horse's ability. Past performances indicate a horse's basic ability. Recent workouts are an indication of a horse's current form. When choosing between two horses with similar past ability, the horse in the best current form will often prevail.
We analyze the quality of workouts for you. Workouts highlighted in red are quality workouts. In addition, if you see the 'Monster Workout' icon for a horse, keep an eye out! Click here (or view the right sidebar) for the description of the icons on the prediction form.
Turf vs. DirtHorses are either main track horses or turf horses, not both. It is very rare that a horse will run well on both surfaces. Breeding plays a major factor here, as there are physical aspects of a horse which make the horse better on the turf or dirt. I will discuss this in further depth in a later article.
It is enough to know that if a horse looks terrible on the dirt (but has shown some promising short distance workouts), there's a good chance the horse will perform well on the turf. A horse that is predisposed for turf can look like a completely different horse when moving from the main track to the turf. The same goes for horses that are terrible on the turf. They may prefer a dirt course. For first time turf starters, I incorporate a pedigree analysis and rate these horses accordingly.
Another way to gauge if a horse will like the turf is to see if the horse ever ran on a wet dirt track (Good, Muddy, or Sloppy). If the horse ran significantly better on the off track than a Fast track, the horse may take well to the turf.
Track ConditionIt always amazed me that most handicappers never take track condition into consideration. This is a HUGE factor. Similar to the dirt vs. turf issue, some horses prefer a dry track while others prefer a wet track. Prestige casino. This applies on the dirt as well as on the turf. In fact, this is often the case with European turf horses. The turf courses in Europe are frequently soft, and European horses usually don't run as well on a firm course here in the States.
A simple way to determine if a horse likes an off track, is to check his Wet record on my tip sheet or look at the horse's individual past performances on a wet track. Luckily, I do the analysis for you for all track conditions. In addition, I also analyze turf races for the dirt (just in case they come off the turf due to inclement weather).
Simply select the dirt and turf conditions on my predictions form to reflect the current conditions. It is important to change your selections during the racing day, if the track condition changes. If turf racing is moved to the main track, simply choose OFF as the turf condition. You will then see my dirt selections for all turf races for the dirt track condition you have selected. Sometimes racing may come off the turf but one big turf stakes race will remain on the grass. In this case, first you select the current turf condition. Then, go to each individual turf race and you can override the surface to Dirt for the races that came off. Simply leave the surface set to Turf for the turf races that remained on the grass.
Class DropdownsAnother thing to watch for are horses that are dropping in class. Horses that are significantly dropping in class from their last race, are usually a threat. Some examples of significant class drops are: Maiden Special Weight to cheap Maiden Claiming, Claiming to another Claiming with a significantly lower claiming price, Allowance to Claiming and Graded Stakes to Allowance or Claiming.
To determine if a horse is going up or down in class, simply look at the very right of the horse's section on my picks sheet. If you see a green down arrow, that means the horse is dropping in class. A red up arrow means moving up in class. The class comparison is based on the horse's last race on the SAME surface as the current race. Click here (or view the right sidebar) for the description of the icons on the prediction form. You can also see the class of the last race run by looking at 'Prev Race:' on my tip sheet. This is simply a quick indication of the track, class, and finish position of the horse in his last race (e.g. 3/7 means the horse finished third out of 7 horses). Of course, if you want to see the past performance in detail, view the past performance matrix.
LayoffsLayoffs are important in the following two ways:
If a horse hasn't raced for more than 45 days since his last race, the horse is currently laid off. Horses that are significantly laid off, tend to not perform to their normal standards because they need a race to get back on track (no pun intended). However, the importance of layoffs varies from track to track. At tracks with better horses (e.g. Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, Hollywood Park), even a short layoff can transform a horse from a contender to a loser. However at tracks with cheaper horses, horses can win their first race back from a long layoff.
If a horse's last race was coming off a layoff, the horse is bound to improve this time out. The past race was 'needed' and will usually not indicate the horse's true ability. In the past performance section if a race was coming back from a layoff, I highlight the date of the past performance in red.
Medication ChangeThere are essentially two kinds of medication given to racehorses, Lasix and Bute. Bute is only legal at certain tracks (typically on the West Coast).
Any horse that is using Lasix for the first time will almost always improve. I indicate this on my tip sheet with a special icon. Click here (or view the right sidebar) for the description of the icons on the prediction form.
On the other hand, Bute is very different. A horse either needs Bute to run well, or can't run at all with Bute. By looking at a horse's past performances, you can tell if they run better with or without Bute. The medication column on the past performance is indicated by a 'B' if the horse was using Bute. If a horse runs well with Bute and now is off Bute (I use an icon to indicate this), the horse will typically run down and run a terrible race. However, if a horse has always ran with Bute and didn't do well, the horse may run a big race the first time running without Bute.
Jockey/Trainer ChangeMany racing enthusiasts make the mistake of betting a particular jockey. It is true that jockeys may have significantly different winning percentages. However, these people do not realize that the most popular jockeys also get the best mounts. A jockey cannot make a horse run better than the horse's natural ability. Conversely, a jockey can ruin a horse's chance to win by giving the horse a bad ride. It is the case, however, that some jockeys 'know' how to ride a particular horse better. By looking at the horse's past performance matrix, you can see which jockeys typically rode the horse well. I personally put minimal weight on the rider of the horse.
Keep this in mind: If you give the best jockey the worst horse, he/she won't hit the board. However, if you give the worst jockey the best horse, chances are he/she will hit the board and possibly even win the race.
Nevertheless, when there is a change of jockey, I highlight it on my selections form. I show the past jockey's record at the track the horse last raced, and the current jockey's record at the current track. If the record has a star next to it, that means the data was not accurate and I had to estimate the jockey's record for that track.
Trainer changes can make a big difference, especially over the span of the horse's next few races. Simply, you can compare the records between the previous and current trainers. Again, if there is a change, I highlight it on my selections form. If the record has a star next to it, that means the data was not accurate and I had to estimate the trainer's record for that track.
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This is the horse's first start.
This is the horse's first start on the turf. Click here to see the section describing Turf vs. Dirt.
The horse had one or more 'Monster' workouts since his last race. Click here to see the section describing workouts.
The horse looked significantly better in his last outing compared to the horse's typical form. The horse could be in better form now or may have just had a fluke race. Typically, I rank horses by examining their form over their last several races. If the horse has improved, he could be better than his ranking shows.
The horse had an excuse on his last outing. Either something bad happened (left at the gate, bumped, etc.) or the horse was coming off a layoff and 'needed' that race. Click here to see the section describing layoffs. 'Bad' events are typically highlighted in red in the comments column of the past performance matrix. Since I rank horses over several past performances, their rank should be accurate. However, if you are looking at the past performance matrix of a horse and examine his last race, you should expect to see this horse perform better this time out.
The horse is coming off a layoff that was 180 days or more. There are also identical icons for 45, 90, and 120 day layoffs. Click here to see the section describing layoffs.
The horse's last race was recent and on a turf surface. Typically, main track horses become much tighter after a recent turf race.
The horse is a 3 year old in a claiming race with a claiming tag. Typically this is a bad sign since decent 3 year olds would be protected.
The horse is a 3 year old in an allowance race. 3 year olds are usually better than older horses in these races as they have reached the same race condition (e.g. Non-Winners of 2 Lifetime) in less time.
Blinkers have been put on for this race. Typically, this equipment change benefits horses that go right to the lead and tire. It helps them to settle in and save ground.
Blinkers have been taken off for this race.
Horses usually run much better with Lasix. Click here for a description of medication factors.
Lasix is being used on this horse but wasn't in his previous race. In addition, this isn't the first time the horse has had Lasix. In this case, check the past performance matrix to see how the horse has performed in the past with Lasix. Lasix is indicated with a 'L' in the medication column. Click here for a description of medication factors.
Lasix is no longer being used on the horse for this race. In this case, check the past performance matrix to see how the horse has performed in the past with Lasix. Lasix is indicated with a 'L' in the medication column. Click here for a description of medication factors.
Bute is being used on this horse but wasn't in his previous race. Horses that run well with Bute usually run poorly without it, and vice versa. In this case, check the past performance matrix to see how the horse has performed in the past with Bute. Bute is indicated with a 'B' in the medication column. Click here for a description of medication factors.
Bute is no longer being used on the horse for this race. Horses that run well with Bute usually run poorly without it, and vice versa. In this case, check the past performance matrix to see how the horse has performed in the past with Bute. Bute is indicated with a 'B' in the medication column. Click here for a description of medication factors.
This horse is dropping in class from his last race. Click here to see the section explaining class.
This horse is moving up in class from his last race. Click here to see the section explaining class.
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Below, you'll find the different types of exotic bets that are available to you.
Quinella
A quinella bet is a wager on two horses in the same race to finish in first or second place. It doesn't matter which of your two horses gets first and which gets second as long as they finish in the top two.
Exacta
An exacta bet is similar to a quinella bet, except it does matter in which order the horses finish. You'll pick which of your horses will get first and which will get second. As long as they finish in exactly that order, you'll be a winner.
Trifecta
A trifecta is similar to an exacta bet, but instead of picking the first and second place horses you'll be picking the entire top three. Each horse will need to finish in the exact order that you picked to win your bet.
Superfecta
The superfecta is the trifecta on steroids. Instead of picking only the top three horses, you'll be picking the top four horses in a given race. They have to finish in the exact order that you choose for you to win your bet.
Daily Double
A daily double bet is one where you pick the winner of two consecutive races. Usually, this is offered on the first two races of the day or the last two. Some parks will offer rolling daily doubles available throughout the day.
Pick 3
A pick three wager is identical to the daily double, except that it is for three races in a row. As with the daily double, a lot of tracks will have rolling pick threes as well.
Wheel Betting
Wheel bets utilize the above bet types, but allow you to bet more horses than the bet calls for. For example, let's say you think that the #5 horse is going to win, but you aren't sure whether the #6 or #9 horse is going to get second. You could place a wheel bet for an exacta where if the #6 or the #9 horse got second and the #5 horse wins, you win. 
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But winning horse racing bets doesn't just happen by being lucky or picking the horse with the coolest name. There are strategies and tips that the experts use to make better-educated picks that have a much better chance of winning. We've collected all of the top horse racing betting strategy tips from our team of experts and compiled them together in a dedicated guide for you. 
In this strategy guide, you'll find basic and advanced strategies that are essential to a long-term winning horse racing betting strategy. Take your time and work through this guide, and then you'll be on your way to crushing the races.
How Old To Bet On HorsesThe Most Popular Horse Racing BetsOne of the main reasons that people don't end up getting involved in betting on horse races is that they don't understand the different bets available. A lot of people look at their options for each race and see a foreign language. Today, we're going to walk you through all of the most popular types of bets available.
Win, Place, ShowWin, place, and show bets are some of the simplest horse racing bets that you can make. With each bet, you pick a horse, and if they finish in the correct position, you win! If you bet a horse to win, they have to win the race for you to win your bet. It's that simple. A place bet is a bet for a horse to finish in first or second place. You don't get extra money for a better finish. If your horse finishes first or second place, you win your bet. A show bet is one where you pick a horse, and if they finish in one of the top three slots, you win your bet. 
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Exotic BettingBest Way To Bet On HorsesExotic bets are horse racing bets where you place a wager on more than one outcome at a time. In other words, you're going to be betting on more than one horse at the same time. Different forms of exotic bets will have different parameters and conditions that must be met for you to win your bet. You must complete every part of an exotic bet for your bet to win. Below you'll find a complete breakdown of exotic bets and what you need to know to get involved.
Below, you'll find the different types of exotic bets that are available to you.
Quinella
A quinella bet is a wager on two horses in the same race to finish in first or second place. It doesn't matter which of your two horses gets first and which gets second as long as they finish in the top two.
Exacta
An exacta bet is similar to a quinella bet, except it does matter in which order the horses finish. You'll pick which of your horses will get first and which will get second. As long as they finish in exactly that order, you'll be a winner.
Trifecta
A trifecta is similar to an exacta bet, but instead of picking the first and second place horses you'll be picking the entire top three. Each horse will need to finish in the exact order that you picked to win your bet.
Superfecta
The superfecta is the trifecta on steroids. Instead of picking only the top three horses, you'll be picking the top four horses in a given race. They have to finish in the exact order that you choose for you to win your bet.
Daily Double
A daily double bet is one where you pick the winner of two consecutive races. Usually, this is offered on the first two races of the day or the last two. Some parks will offer rolling daily doubles available throughout the day.
Pick 3
A pick three wager is identical to the daily double, except that it is for three races in a row. As with the daily double, a lot of tracks will have rolling pick threes as well.
Wheel Betting
Wheel bets utilize the above bet types, but allow you to bet more horses than the bet calls for. For example, let's say you think that the #5 horse is going to win, but you aren't sure whether the #6 or #9 horse is going to get second. You could place a wheel bet for an exacta where if the #6 or the #9 horse got second and the #5 horse wins, you win. 
Best Place To Bet On HorsesThe Big Picture – Horse Racing BettingCongrats on making it through our horse racing betting guide! By this point, you should feel pretty well-equipped to make your first bet at the tracks. Take full advantage of the online sites we recommended above as you can take your time and keep this guide open if you need help. Make sure you read through our strategy guide above as well to give yourself the best chance to walk away a winner!