why cant i back a winner at the horse racing?

Answer 1

you must be backing the same ones as me

Answer 2

To pick winners consistently, you have to only bet a select few races per track. It's a very complicated science with many variables involved. If you are a casual bettor, you can try any number of so-called systems. One easy way, is to look at a horse's weight each race, and subtract the morning line odds from that weight. The highest number is the selection to bet. It works best, when a race has at least 3 different weights in it. A race that has all the same weight, obviously will give you the favorite each time. It's not worth it in the long run. Good luck.

Answer 3

I own race horses. People who say they are fixed say that because they can't pick winners. Horses I own have lost as heavy favorites and won as real long shots (and I didn't bet them!). FYI, it's against the rules for me to bet against my own horse. I've been betting for over 30 years. It's not easy, but should be fun. The program should give you jockey and trainer stats. Go with proven winners. They are equally important. Then in the past performance charts, look for horses that at least tried to compete in their last race, either battled for the lead, gained ground in the middle or end of the race. A drop in class isn't always a key. If you really like the races as a sport, not a means to make a big score, read a book on handicapping, and have fun!

Answer 4

I'm guessing you are llike most of us who aren't able to spend day after day at a track, and suffer from a lack of how to bet the ponies. Not that the information we need to do well isn't available, but we don't watch or bet the races often enough to know what info is useful, and how to use it to help pick winners. If you go to the track or off-track parlor fairly often and want to learn more about the art (yes, it is an art) of handicapping, I would suggest two books, both by Andrew Beyer. He is (or was, last I checked) the horse racing columnist at the Washington Post. The two books are titled "Picking Winners," which lays out a lot of novel ideas on handicapping, and also gives a lot of tips on how the casual bettor can win more. The second book is called "Beyer on Speed," which updates and refines many of the ideas from "Winners," and show the bettor how to use the Daily Racing Form's Beyer Speed Rating Numbers (yes, he developed them himself). I've read (and continue to reread) both of them, and while I know I'll probably never win a fortune at the track, I can go to the races to enjoy myself, knowing that even if I don't end up ahead at the end of the day, it's not going to be a terribly expensive day for me either. Beyer is a genius. (No, he's not my brother-in-law or anything like that)

Answer 5

Well, there is a winner in every race so why can't you? I dont think that there is a law against it or anything you know.

Answer 6

Because anyone who backs horses is a mug,races are fixed,the odds manipulated.You never see a bookie on a bike,they live it up on the mugs' money.

Answer 7

Do some research before you bet. Go onto www.skysports.com and they sometimes have a woman tipping horses at certain events. She is known to be a good tipper.

Answer 8

I know what you mean... i went on a stag do at the races two months ago.... i couldnt even get an each way bet. So i gave up and hit the bar.

Answer 9

Because you always go for long odds hoping to make a fortune. Try betting on the favourite.

Answer 10

Cos betting is a mug's game. Do you follow the form book, or any other tips?

Answer 11

studying form usually works but it's not fool proof.
don't be greedy and bet on WIN, cover the field and bet on PLACE instead. many smaller place winnings is better than 1 win