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| 3 Sure Fire Ways to Make the Right Horse Racing Picks |
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Simon Skinner |
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Regardless of whether you are betting on horses because of the sheer fun of it or because you want to make a little extra money on the side, it is always best to make sure that you know how to make the right picks for your bets.
What is the best method for choosing the right picks when it comes to betting on horse races? It seems that everyone has their own particular method for handicapping and choosing winning horses. Some methods are more scientific and precise than others. Some people prefer to make their picks based on how much they like a horse's name. If you really want to get serious about making good picks when it comes to making bets on horse races, it is a good idea to follow three critical steps.
First, always make sure you know as much as possible about the horses that will be racing. There is a wealth of information available today on horseracing, particularly if you are going to be placing your bets online. Take advantage of the fact that you can find out practically the entire history of a horse's performance online. Make sure you know how long it has been since the horse last raced and how the horse performed in his last two races. Look for horses that have raced within the last 45 days and avoid those horses that have not raced in several weeks or months. Do not necessarily discount horses that have not won the last race or two, but do take that information into consideration along with other critical details.
Second, make sure you find out as much information as possible about the jockey that is going to be racing that horse on that particular day. While not all of the responsibility for the horse's performance rests on the shoulders of the jockey, the jockey certainly does play an important role. Find out how much experience the jockey has and how his last few races have turned out as well. If a jockey has a performance that is less than 3% then you should consider betting on another horse ridden by another jockey.
Finally, find out what you can about the track where the race will be taking place. Once again, this is just a factor that figures into the total outcome of the race, but understanding the layout of the track will help you to determine how well a particular horse is likely to perform on that day. |
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