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If you’re new to the horse racing world, it’s not hard to enjoy the racing. See, when it comes down to it you’ll find it to be just like any other sport. Eventually you enjoy watching specific horses or jockeys and choose them based on your own preferences. Who’s your favorite football team? Why do you like them? Now come back to horse racing and find someone you like here.

Granted, there are so many jockeys, so many tracks around the world, and so many horses to keep up with it’s a complex sport to pick favorites. So we thought it would be a good idea to give you a few tips, tricks, and methods you can use to not only pick your favorites, but enjoy the sport as a whole. While the choice is going to be yours, hopefully, we can at least get you started on your new horse racing adventure.

Looking at the races that are coming up soon close to home is the easiest way to start your journey. While watching an event on television can be fun, there is nothing like going to the track and seeing it in person. No, we aren’t talking about standing indoors and watching the TV, but actually standing along the rail on the final straight away. It’s a powerful moment when these horses thrust by you in a wink of an eye.

Another thing to do while you are there is travel through the stables. Seeing these thoroughbreds before they walk the pre-walk and their daily regimens is an interest topic to understand in horse racing. Just like Wade Boggs used to eat chicken before each baseball game, these race horses have their own routines to adhere to as well. Granted the trainers and jockeys have certain rituals, but it’s nothing like this at all.

One thing we have to note though is if you don’t have horse racing remotely close to where you live then you’ll have to go a different route. The best option then is to go to a website that is going to give you information regarding different horses and jockeys who are taking the industry by storm. Then again, you may just like the look of horse and the grit of the rider, which will be enough. Either way, we know you’ll enjoy learning more about horse racing and finding a favorite in the field.

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Today, in America, betting is a multi billion annual industry, providing large tax revenues to the United States Government. This is probably the main reason why many forms of betting have been authorized in 48 out of 50 states. Horse betting is a legal activity, catching the attention of many people of different professions, financial status or ethnic background, all fascinated by the money, adventure and excitement offered by horse racing.

Many people practice horse betting as a sport, thus being a form of recreation for them after long oppressive hours spent in an office, deprived of the freedom that ca be granted through horse racing. Wagers are placed for fun, but the prize money, in case there is a winner, is never enough, making the bettor feel confident and in good spirits. Although done only for fun, horse betting should follow some basic rules that any bettor has to be aware of in order to enjoy horse racing. Statistics show that half of the adult American population enjoys horse betting quite frequently, but it’s entirely up to them to apply these basic rules or simply trust their luck.

Never bet more than you can afford! A simple rule, easier said than done though. Many of the horse race bettors fall for this trap: at one point, either winning or losing, they are tempted to bet amounts they cannot afford. Don’t do that yourself! The only way you can enjoy the experience of betting on your favorite horse, either at the horse racing track or online, is to know from the very beginning exactly how much you can afford to lose. Betting a larger amount of money, especially when you are loosing, it’s a sure routine towards having your trust and self-esteem pressed flat by the iron of deception.

Don’t try to be a wise guy! Often, in the betting fever, you might get persuaded to “rely” on your friends’ recommendations, on how much, or what to bet on. Most of the time you’ll end up disappointed. It’s better to trust your instincts and make a smaller profit than to earn nothing or even lose. Learn the mechanisms of horse betting, find out how difficult is to choose a potential winner in the horse racing world. Last, but not least, learn to enjoy the moment when you are rewarded for your wise bet. In order not to fail, you have to do some research on the horses’ previous performances, age, breeding, characteristics, jockeys and, why not, weather conditions. You can do this by visiting websites such as horse-info.net. Horse betting agencies take into account all these aspects when deciding the stakes. It is equally important to know all the imponderables of horse racing and predict how they might affect your chances of winning.

The pedigree of the main competitors in horse racing is a relevant piece of information, especially in the case of popular prestigious horse races such as Kentucky Derby. You can read books or access dedicated websites, such as horse-info.net, offering plenty of news, details or tips on horse racing. In horse betting, an important clue to consider is the number of races each horse runs per day. Sometimes, horses run in several races during the same day and they get tired. This might slow them down if not even make them lose the race. Another good advice is that the horse racing track is not the place to be misogynistic. Don’t underestimate female jockeys, as lately they’ve done wonders.

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Even if you’ll find the key to successful horse betting on our website, the most important advice you’ll receive is not to forget to have fun while horse racing.

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Horse Racing – Never Bet More Then You Can Afford

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With both Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro and Preakness winner Bernardini out of the race, the 138th Belmont Stakes, horse racing’s final leg of the Triple Crown, appears to be up for grabs.

This year’s best prospect for the Triple Crown, Barbaro, is recovering from a life threating injury sustained in the Preakness. In 131 years of horse racing history 31 horses have gone to the starting gate with the Triple Crown on the line, but only 11 horses have managed to accomplish what is arguably the most difficult event in all of sports.

As the race that can make or break a Triple Crown champion, the Belmont Stakes has established itself as the ultimate test of championship stamina in this country. At a mile and a half, its distance is a rarity in American dirt races although it has been shortened from its original mile and five eights length. First run in 1867, it’s the oldest of the Triple Crown races and the fourth oldest Stakes race in North America behind the Phoenix Stakes (now Keeneland’s Phoenix Breeder’s Cup) in 1831, The Queen’s Plate (Canada) in 1860 and the Travers (Saratoga) in 1864.

Open to 3 year colts and geldings carrying 126 pounds and fillies carrying 121 pounds it truly deserves its soubriquet “the Test of the Champion” as few 3 year olds have the strength or stamina to maintain a winning speed across such a distance. Starting with Silver Charm in 1997 we’ve seen 6 horses enter the Belmont with the Triple Crown within reach, only to see them fall victim to this demanding race. In some cases, like 2004’s Smarty Jones, we’ve seen them end their careers here.

Even without the Triple Crown at stake, the Belmont is deserving of attention for its challenge and tradition, it part summed up by its trophy, a solid silver bowl and cover made by Tiffany & Co. Topped by a silver figure of 1869 Belmont winner Fenian the bowl is supported by three horses – Herod, Eclipse and Matchem, representing the respective superior grandsons of the three Foundation Sires of Thoroughbreds: the Byerly Turk, the Darley Arabian and the Godolphin Barb. The trophy was presented by the Belmont family as a perpetual award for the Belmont Stakes in 1926 and the winning owner keeps the trophy for a year until the next Belmont Stakes winner is crowned.

In an era of athletes pumped up on steroids, rampant drug abuse and fixed games, horse racing has come to represent what is great and noble about athletic endeavor. For this year we can only applaud the Belmont winner, wish a speedy recovery and long life to Barbaro and wait for next year to cheer on a new Triple Crown contender.

The Triple Crown stands as the ultimate test of greatness and the Belmont Stakes is the final jewel in its crown.

Belmont Stakes Facts:

The Belmont Stakes was first run in 1867 for $2,500.00 at the Jerome Park Race Course in New York, and was originally a mile and five eights, but has also been run at a mile and one eighth and a mile and three eights before settling at a mile and a half in 1926

The first Belmont Stakes was won by a filly, Ruthless, who received $1,850.00; second place took $300.00 and an English racing saddle

The Belmont Stakes is known as the “Run for the Carnations” and was named after August Belmont Sr. who help finance Jerome Park

The first “post parade” in America was at the fifth running of the Belmont Stakes in 1871

The first Belmont Stakes to be run at Belmont Park was in May, 1905

Due to the passage of anti-betting legislation in New York State, Belmont Park was closed and there were no Belmont Stakes races in 1911 and 1912

Until 1921 the race was run clockwise in the tradition of English racing

From 1963 until 1967 the Belmont was run at Aqueduct while Belmont Park was undergoing reconstruction

Julie Crone became the first female jockey to ever win a Triple Crown race when she won the Belmont Stakes in 1993 aboard Colonial Affair

Two men have won the Belmont as both a jockey and as a trainer, James Rowe and George Martin Odom

Hall of Fame jockey Bob Ussery has the peculiar distinction in the Belmont, finishing dead last on Folk Dancer in 1962, Bonjour in 1963 and on Jade Amicol in 1968 though he did manage to interrupt the string by finishing next to last on Fleet Shoe in 1966

In 1973 Secretariat set the record for the Belmont and for the mile and a half on dirt that stills stands, his win by 31 lengths is the largest margin of victory in American Grade I Stakes history

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C Wayne is the Executive Vice-President of Picks and Plays, Inc. and an author and lecturer on gaming and handicapping. Visit Picks and Plays and receive free membership and the free daily report from the home of ‘The Best in Handicapping’.

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Nov
16

Gambling On Horse Racing Like The Pros

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If you have done your homework, you might know that some horses are jumpy while others are not. If this is the case and you see a horse that is jumpy when it should not be, this could indicate that something might be wrong, and it could be wise not to bet on this horse.

Always take a few minutes to watch the horses before you bet. See how they move. Look up the track record of each horse. Do your research for the horse you want to bet on. You might find some information about horses before you decide to be place a bet.

With horse racing the betting can happen right at the track. You don’t have to worry about finding anyone online or finding someone to place a bet for you. You can also find many books to give you more information about horse betting. But most of all you need to see the horse you bet on before the horse steps onto the track.

Seeing the way the horse moves and acts before a race will give you an advantage to your betting. If you are planning on being serious, keep a race book. Write down names of horses and everything else that can be useful. Most of all this is a trading of money, keep a budget in mind, and step back if you see yourself going in too deep.

In order for you to really understand what is going on at the race track and to fit in with everyone else that is betting you will need to learn the terminology of horse racing.

Here are some terms that will come in handy while betting. Most will help you start gathering knowledge on horses and races. This information might help you decide on how you want to start betting on race horses.

Across the board, this is when you bet for a horse to win, place and show.
Board, the tote board where all the odds are placed. This will have your betting pool here and extra race information.
Closer, a horse that runs best in the latter part of the race. They like to hang back and come from the back to win.
Daily Double, this is a type of wager, calling for the selection of winners of two races. This is normally first and second place.
Fast Track, the track is dry, fast and even.
Furlong, one-eighth of a mile. 200 yards or 660 feet.
In the Money: finishing first, second or third.
Lock, slang for sure thing. A winner.
Odds-on, odds of less then even money.
Win bet, wager on a horse to finish first.

There are many other terms that you can learn. But if you’re placing a few bets most of these are the best ones to know. Even if you do not remember most of them, if you stick around the track long enough you will pick up a lot more terminology.

Since you are learning about horse betting you need to know about one of the biggest horse races. The Triple Crown is a big event in the world of horse racing and in the world of horse betting. The greatest horses come for the first race of the Triple Crown. Going from there you have a lot of horses to pick from for the first race.

The derby horses will have won many races to get to where they are. If you are at the track for derby day then take the time to look at the horses that are in the big race. If you are experienced in betting on horses you should be able to tell if something is off by the way the horses walk or act.

From there it is off to the other two races. There is a very high chance that the derby winner will win the second race, but a very low chance that a fresh horse will come into the race to win the second race. For the third race the chances are very low that the horse that won two of three races will sweep all three races.

If you want to play the odds then go with the horse that has the best chance of winning. You’ll get a small return back, but other then that nothing much more. Betting on a horse that has a less chance to win will give you a better return, but not much of a chance of actually winning. Write down everything that you’ve learned. This will help you remember everything later when it comes to making a decision on whom to bet on.

Always remember when to quit. You do not want to find your self in debt or getting your car taken by the bank. If you are betting to win money to pay off debt, then I suggest that you stop right now before you ruin your life.

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Dennis J. Cole owner and operator of DJ & H Unlimitedl with a growing collection of Recreation and Sport E-Courses and many others like Health and Fitness.

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Gambling On Horse Racing Like The Pros

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