Thursday 1 December 2016

The Basics Of Handicapping In A Paddock Room

By Jessica Kelly


Horse racing and other equestrian endeavors have been around for so long. This practice has become A sort of symbol of the state of wealth and economy for certain people. Just like all forms of gambling, there is an art to betting that can borderline on being a science. The best part is in analyzing situations and circumstances that may be favorable to a win.

Predicting the outcome of the race puts in many factors into play. This is also called handicapping. People who go to the paddock room are either betting or observing in order to know how and what to bet on. The technicalities are so many that a novice would have a headache trying to take all of that in.

As a beginner there are always tips to help you out. The first thing to know, apart from how to bet, are the types of bets you can participate in. The most novice friendly would be the Show and Place type since they both are simple and a great way to ease in the practice of handicapping. Show bets only require two dollars and three horses that land first, second and third place.

Other betting types are for those who have grown accustomed to this form of gambling. These are characterized as riskier bets since an exact order is required. For and Exacta, you have the option of keying three horses for a certain position. A Trifecta, which is supposedly really difficult and expensive but if you do get the right ones, then you are one lucky person.

The hardest types to bet on are those that work on almost pure luck. The rewards, if you do get it right, are massive. These are the types that people who have been gambling on horse races for a long time join. Pick 6 needs you to be really smart, really lucky and probably psychic since it requires your horse to win 6 consecutive races.

Betting on the more complicated types require you to read some sort of publication to keep track of winnings and losses. The DRF or the Daily Racing Form has all the past information about the performances of all horses running for that days program. These can cost four dollars a copy and includes informative horse racing articles.

Things to consider are also any changes done with the jockey or rider and the trainer. Some enthusiasts may even largely consider the jockey when making their bets. It is very likely that the best jockeys also get the best mounts. But there also cases where the rider can ruin their chances of winning with a bad ride.

The race track and the weather can also affect the race. There are conditions that horses prefer over another. Some may run better in wet ground while others do not. Turf, grass and dirt are the most common tracks that they run on. It would also matter when the last race of the mount is and if they are conditioned enough for the current one you are betting on.

These details are exactly what the DRF is for. The whole thing looks like it can be compared to the stock market. But apart from all this mental hustle and bustle, ultimately this type of gambling has maintained is cultural and traditional relevance and is a great venue to take friends and family.




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