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Horse Betting Handicapping Factors
Here are handicapping
factors to help you in placing a bet:
The Class. A horse's class is difficult
to define, but it is unmistakable at the racetrack.
Horses can seem to sort themselves into competitive
levels.
The Pace. Heard of the saying "Pace
makes the race."? A horse generally can't have
it both ways. Meaning run extremely fast early and
still have enough left in reserve to run fast late
in the race. Horses on the front will most always
tire out and this will help the runners that are
closing ground.
Meanwhile, a slow pace will help the horses near
the front because they should have something left
for the end of the race. When wagering, it might
be a good idea to consider a horse that likes to
rally in the stretch.
Trainers and jockeys. It's important
to take notice of the horse's trainer and jockey.
Some trainers do well with 2-year-olds while others
are particularly adept with 3-year-olds and those
who can race long distances. While some jockeys
seem to ride better on the front end, and others
are better known for their come-from-behind style.
Check the standings to find out which horse has
leading trainer and jockey on its team.
Changes in equipment. Blinkers
are used to limit the horse's vision and to prevent
them from swerving caused by objects or other horses.
It's worth noting a horse wearing them for the first
time or racing without them for the first time.
Mud calks are used for off tracks while calks, pointed
extensions or cleats on a horseshoe, are designed
to prevent a horse from slipping. Certain equipment
worn by the horses is noted in the past performances.
The Trip. A bettor must watch his
horse during the the race and again on the replays
after the race to observe what kind of trip he had.
If the horse squeezed back at the start, or carried
wide on the turn, or blocked at the quarter pole.
Trouble encountered by a horses in a race is shown
in the past performance lines.
The Weight. It's especially important
to notice when horses are carrying considerably
more weight than they did in their last start. If
your horse has gained considerable weight, this
could affect his performance. There is a theory
saying that weight plays a bigger role in long races,
but another line of reason is that weight is every
bit as important in sprints.
Breed. Some horses are bred for
speed, others have inherited stamina from their
sires and dams and are able to run long distances
and certain horses are bred for grass racing. Though
breeding is an inexact science, a careful study
of pedigrees can enhance your chances at the races.
Condition. Condition is defined
as the fitness of a thoroughbred - how prepared
he is to run a particular race. The dates of the
horse's most recent workouts and races and the probable
effects of this activity on his current condition
are highly important. If a horse is racing for the
first time in a month or so, a steady pattern of
workouts is a good indication of fitness.
Medication. Lasix and Butazolidin
are medications administered to racehorses. Lasix
is a diuretic used to control bleeding. Bute is
an anti-inflammatory medication. Some believe that
these medications can enhance the horse's performance,
so handicappers pay close attention to a horse racing
on Lasix or Bute for the first time.
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