Horse Racing Beginners Tips

. Bet on horses that have won races before.

. Avoid betting on a horse that has just moved up in class. He may be out of his league.

. Look for a horse that has a decent chance of winning but is not bet on too heavy.

. Avoid hyped horses. Horses that are heavily favored to win will win more often but you will not get paid enough to bet on them.

. Look for value bets and not just the bets most likely to win.

. When the track is slow or heavy, give preference to fast starters. Slow, muddy and heavy track conditions usually favor the horse that takes an early lead.

. Be selective - don't bet on every race.

. If a horse is heavily backed just a few minutes before the start of the race and his odds are sharply reduced, bet on it. This is a strong indication that somebody has reliable favorable information about the horse that nobody else is aware of.

. Always give preference to a horse that has run recently. A horse that has not raced for a few weeks may have suffered some setbacks like an injury or an illness.

. Give extra weight to an experienced jockey on longer distance races (over a mile). A jockey's ability assumes greater importance as the distance increases. An experienced jockey has the experience needed to properly gauge the pace of a race.

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