More Than Luck to Win at the Track

You need more than luck to win at the track consistently. You must develop strategies and a system that works for you. Consistently using winning strategies will move you past luck and give you the confidence to follow the system.

Here are some things you should watch for when you are placing bets.

1. Horses

The first thing to consider is the individual horses before placing your bets.

The odds for the individual horses will tell you a lot about who is likely to win the race. The favorite is the favorite because the horse has a very strong chance at winning. The problem with betting on this horse is that you will not make as much money, even if you do win. The long shot will win you the most money, but is less likely to win.

You will also want to check out the horse before the race if possible. Horses should be sound with a good gait, perked ears and shiny coat. Excessive sweating and lameness are just a couple of the warning signs that something is not right with the horse.

2. Jockey

Jockeys with no experience can certainly win, especially on a really good horse. But while new jockeys generally have a lot of experience exercising horses, they don't have experience dealing with the pressure and mishaps that may happen during a race. For example, horses may get boxed in or dislike having dirt kicked in its face.

In some cases, a horse that is not necessarily the fastest horse in the field may come away with the win because of expert handling and strategy by the jockey.

3. Track

Knowing how the track condition affects the horses is another important factor to consider when developing a betting strategy.

Things to consider with different track conditions include:

Muddy tracks will be slower than a dry or fast track. In addition, some horses dislike muddy conditions.Turf tracks may become very slippery and soft when they are wet. This will also create a slower race and some horses may not run well when they are unsure of their footing.

4. Record

Look at the horse's record to see when he last ran. Be careful betting on horses who have not run recently because they may not be in good condition to run. In addition, if the horse has run recently, consider how he did. If the horse ran poorly, it may not be a good idea to bet on him. This information may be found on the racing form.

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