Beginner Tips For 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 one feels more like you are betting in lottery. As much as you would like to be convinced on winning based on genius handicapping skills, you would need some psychic ability and incredible amount of luck on your side. The hardest type would be Pick six, since it would need you to have 6 consecutive wins for the whole day.

So that gamblers can keep track of the performance on the field, a publication is released in the morning and at night. This is called the Daily Racing Form or the DRF. A chart would make it easier for players to plot point and see a pattern according to technicalities that would cause a win or lose. These publications also provide articles and news about horse racing.

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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