New to wagering on horses
by BroncoJoe311 on Apr 4, 2011 5:18 PM EDT
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Went to my first race a few weeks ago (Meadowlands) not expecting much, after the first race I was intrigued and by the end of the second I was a two dollar betting machine!
I was wondering if any seasoned race enthusiasts had any links to good, up-to-date information on racing terms, bet types or any other important info I would need to get the full enjoyment of wagering on horse racing.
I have done a simple search and learned a few basic things (I'm not that lazy), just wanted to throw this post out there to see what comes from it.
Looking forward to the week of racing at the AC track starting April 28th!
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Welcome...
There is a wealth of information for new players on the Net, sometimes it can be a bit intimidating to know where to start. I wrote a post a while back as sort of a guide for new players/fans (New Student Orientation) – that’s a good primer on some of the nuts and bolts of the game. I’ve also got a page on terminology (Horse Racing Terminology) that provides a bit of a base.
Learning to read and understand the past performances in a racing form is a pretty important part of the handicapping process and the Daily Racing Form has a nice interactive page that walks players through the process of reading a racing form. (DRF PP Tutorial) Additionally, there are good learning sources at Brisnet.com (they have a great breakdown of the mechanics of betting), NTRA.com, and at individual websites for race tracks, such as Keeneland.
If you have any specific questions about racing, handicapping, etc., feel free to post a comment/question at the site. There are plenty of good players that will be more than happy to give advice from their experience.
Someone once said about Texas Hold ‘Em poker, ’it takes five minutes to learn and a lifetime to master’. Playing the horses is very similar; once you develop the base knowledge you spend the rest of your life attempting to perfect your skills.
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
And Down The Stretch They Come | @PressThePace
thanks matt
had a blast at the atlantic city race course.. love looking at the horses pre-race and picking a winner
i think if more people tried horse racing they would see how much more fun it is than gambling at a casino
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Fantastic!
Welcome Bronco.
Its always great when a player discovers the joy of horse racing. To me the greatest thing is when you look at a form, look at the horses and place a bet – and pick the winner.
No cards to be dealt, no dice to be tossed – their is skill to the game. Plus its just fun to watch the horses and have a good time.
As Matt said, there are a few knowledgable guys on the site. We’re happy to answer any questions. Don’t be afraid to post and good luck!
This sums it up perfectly for me...
To me the greatest thing is when you look at a form, look at the horses and place a bet – and pick the winner.
Whether I bet $2 or $100, knowing I “solved” the puzzle for that particular race is a great feeling. Nothing better than watching a horse that you picked get up for the win at the wire. Of course, there’s the other end of the spectrum where everything you pick runs up the track….but that’s not nearly as fun!
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
And Down The Stretch They Come | @PressThePace
no cards or dice
thats what i like, the odds arnt stacked against you. I live very close to atlantic city and have never gambled my money at a casino because it seems like a waste. At the race course if you lose you at least get some excitement of a race.
"Have you ever heard of the emancipation proclamation?"
- "I don't listen to hip-hop"
Maybe a stupid question here
but about how much time is a length? Like if a horse finishes 1 length behind the winner, approximately how much time is that?
There is an old adage that a length = 1/5th of a second.
or something like that. Different speed figures use slightly different measurements and there’s a bit of a difference between sprint and route races, but that’s sort of the standby.
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
And Down The Stretch They Come | @PressThePace
by Matt Gardner on Apr 8, 2011 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Excellent information...
Thanks!
"A bad day at the track is better than a good day at the office."
And Down The Stretch They Come | @PressThePace
by Matt Gardner on Apr 11, 2011 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
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