Off-Track Betting and How to Choose the Winning Horse

April 15, 2020

Choosing a horse is not always easy when so many things have to be factored into your decision. That decision can be made simpler by making the most of the information available to you – and using it in the right way.

Before you dive into the details and choose your horse, make sure you make the most of your efforts and maximize potential profits with the best odds. If you work hard in picking your horse, you should also do the easy bit and pick a reputable and good bookmaker for horse racing. If you are unsure,  BettingOnline’s horse racing experts have created a list of bookmakers that you can use to do just that.

Once you have done that, make use of form guides…

1.        Gate/Stall Position

Not every race will include a stall start, but those that do will require some consideration. A general rule of thumb is that outside stalls are favourable for a short-distance sprint race, whereas inside stalls are better for long-distance hauls.

 

2.        Previous Finishes

The form of a horse is especially important, but this information can be detrimental if you use the data superficially. For example, looking at the last race of a horse only may not be enough to tell you how the animal will fare in the upcoming race. This is because those previous races may have been a different distance, or there may have been an unusual circumstance surrounding the race. After all, racing is a rollercoaster!

The form data should be taken with a pinch of salt if you are not prepared to put the effort in. Instead, research the data extensively, and cross-reference finishes with the details of that race, compared to the races you plan on betting on.

3.        Duration Between Races

Horses and humans may look a lot different, but there are some things we all have in common. If we have not been to the gym for a while, then we get unfit, and it happens quickly. The same can be said about horses. If there is too much time between races, even if they won their last race, they may be rusty when the next one comes up. This is an example of why analyzing the data is crucial.

The ideal time between races is said to be 30-60 days, but a better technique may be to look at how many races the horse has run over a two-year period. The ideal number should be 14 or more.

4.        Use Your Eyes

You’ve picked out your horse, and you are about to put on your bet. But before you go ahead, make sure you check out the horse with your own eyes first. Does anything look concerning, or is the horse looking agitated?

If something isn’t quite right or out of character, then make sure you take note and reconsider your bet.

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