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Did you know? Little known or oft-misunderstood horse racing facts
Check out these little-known and often misunderstood horse racing facts.
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Trip handicapping – what to watch for in past race analysis
Trip handicapping is the process of identifying horses that face difficulties during a race, affecting their final position. These incidents may not be reflected in the Past Performance statistics and can only be identified by watching the race.
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Ten people who made a ton of money betting on horse races (and who won the most money ever on a horse race bet).
The odds are always stacked in favor of the house, so the chances of losing money are generally higher than the chances of winning over the long term. However, there are people who found ways to "beat the house."
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How to read TimeformUS (TFUS) Past Performances
Race information includes the track, date, time, wagers, etc. The elongated oval box is colored according to the track surface type. It includes the type of race, length, and race conditions. If the oval is green it was a turf race, if brown a dirt race, if blue a synthetic race.
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How to read the Daily Racing Form (DRF)
The first thing to ask yourself is why the horse is entering this race. Is it to win, prep, to get claimed, or some other reason?
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A typical thoroughbred horse race handicapper’s handicapping routine using Pick Pony Past Performance Sheets.
Current form refers to the horse’s physical condition. Class is the level of competition at which he has raced effectively. Speed is how fast the horse has run. Pace is the rate of speed at which the horse is most comfortable.
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How to use fractional sectional times and pace ratings when handicapping a race
Often the horse with the best speed figures does not win due to the influence of pace.
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All about horse race betting and how odds should influence your handicapping decisions
All about handicapping odds - how to calculate them and use them to your advantage.
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How a trainer trains a race horse and what to watch for when handicapping a race
Horse racing is a structured, scheduled event. The horse must be able to run on command and perform at their best at all times. Since they are not born with this instinct, they must be trained.