Horse racing is not something you simply dive into. There are people who train for most of their life to be able to win a single race and people who simply show up to bet; who lose their shorts because they do not understand what they are doing. When you go to the track the first time, you need to get a program and racing form. Often, they are available for purchase. In the event you want to enjoy racing from home; you can use an online racing form.
Where to See What You Are Betting On
Before you bet; you will want to get a look at the horses that are there. You will do this in the Paddock, where after the horse is saddled, you will get to see them walk around the ring. You will want to look at the horse to see if they are relaxed, loose, not sweating a lot, looks healthy, and that it seems ready to race.
Betting on Your Horse
When it comes time to place your bet, remember you are not betting against the house. You are betting against the people around you. This means you should pay attention to what others are betting on. If you are the only betting on a horse; you will win a small amount because everyone’s money that is betting on that horse is in a pool. If the horse wins, that pool will be divided up among everyone.
State Your Bid
When it is time to place your bet; you will tell them what track you want to bid on, the amount you are betting, the type of bet you are making (for the win), and the horse’s number that you have chosen. You can bet on any track before the race has started. In some cases, more than one race may be run on any given day and you can bet on all tracks. This is why you have to make it known, which track you want your money on that day.