I recently went to the races in Hong Kong and bet on 3 horses to win each time and lost all my money. I always backed the favourite and the next 2 liked horse from the HKJC guide. Aslo I saw that the top jockey won more than others and also some trainers were better than others. What is the best way in your opinion to pick horses? Thanks
2006-07-02 16:34:40 · 11 answers · asked by The Ollster 2 in Sports ➔ Horse Racing
Sprint Races(under 1m/8f)-Look for horses with extreme muscling, and who are on their toes.Also, look for a steeper angle to the croup, which will enable a horse to get well up underneath themselves more quickly
Distance Races(over 1m/8f)- Look for physically fit horses. Usually, the muscle definition will not be as exaggerated as a sprinter. Sprint horse muscles often appear to be "bunchy", while distance runners will have longer muscles.Distance runners will often have longer legs as well. While it is good for a distance horse to be on it's toes, it should also be more focused.
In general, look for horses with good records, and good workouts. If it took a horse 2 mins to cover a mile in a workout, then it probably won't be the best choice.
Also look at the jockey and trainer records. Quality jockeys and trainers will rarely waste their time on a mediocre horse.
2006-07-02 17:29:59 · answer #1 · answered by equestrian_2007 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The color of the jockey's silks - Monday
The Grey horse in any race - Tuesday
The maiden with the top jockey - Wednesday
The colt with the top jockey - Thursday
Any horse with odds over 20 - 1 - Friday
Any horse with odds 2-1 - Saturday
And, on Sunday go with the name of the horse
Actually, the if you learn how to read the racing form, especially if you like quarter horses is a good way to determine how a horse will do. Also, the horse with low odds is considered the favorite and more often than not comes out the winner...not always, but your chances are better. Race horses are athletes!. They all, for the most part, are muscled up. Race horses are, pretty much by nature and especially right before a race, excited, and prancey. But, just to be able to look at one and judge if it will win is beyond me. They all look like winners. If there were a tried and true way I would live at the track, and I would be filthy rich. I have been around horses my whole life.... and I use my plan. Believe it or not it works. Or maybe I am just lucky. Good luck.
2006-07-03 09:09:05 · answer #2 · answered by Emma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
listen up this is the best advice u will ever get and it won't cost u a cent ! make a bet of six dollars with a $1 exacta u bet the number 1 an 2 horse-4- on top with the 3-4 & 5 for second ! u will be amazed at some of the payoffs u will get for six dollars
2006-07-14 13:50:41 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK ....Number 1 The caulk only comes in less than 1/3 of the times...U CANT depend on following the leader betting on caulk...U need to look at the Racing form and look over the field..Check out how they have been running...U cant always depend on the jockey too...As they say..Every horse has his BAD days...Study the race take a quick look in the paddock....then Decide after that Who to bet on....
2006-07-03 05:10:55 · answer #4 · answered by maddog277 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait 'till the horses walk out on the track to make your bet. look for the horses who are highstepping. it almost looks like they're doing a pre-race strut. when a horse is highstepping, it means he likes what he feels under his feet, he likes the feel of the track. never bet on a horse who is too excited before a race, jumping around and trying to break away from their handler. the bottom line is, watch the horses boby language before the race.
2006-07-02 17:40:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may think I'm nuts but I have found much success with this method (however, it only works during cold and mild climates - never hot).
Watch the horses wiggle their ears. Both ears must wiggle simultaneously. Not just one ear.
Take a pair of binoculars and check out the horses while they are being saddled (in the paddock). You will discover success with this method, but only if, you ignore the past performances.
Best of luck.
2006-07-05 06:48:26 · answer #6 · answered by bold4bs 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get as close to the stables or assembly area as possible and watch which horses urinate and defacate. Bet on the one that relieves himself just before going to the starting gate. Bet on the exacta and box in your bet.
2006-07-12 11:42:33 · answer #7 · answered by Tom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he's in front of all the other horses at the finish line.
2006-07-14 12:08:24 · answer #8 · answered by The Mick "7" 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pick the ugly one... seriously, people always pick the pretty one and they lose. Who wins? Big head, the ugly duckling that was saved from the slaughter house (they're fighters, man).
2006-07-04 17:10:29 · answer #9 · answered by _aihlie_ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont judge the horse if he is not on trial
2006-07-02 16:39:02 · answer #10 · answered by jp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋