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الجمعة، 25 نوفمبر 2016

The Basics Of Handicapping In A Paddock Room

By Jessica Kelly


Racing horses have been the very first form of gambling dating back to the ancient times. Gambling is fun not only for winning, but for the act of taking a chance at winning. This is why people go back to casinos and other platforms of gambling when they can even after a huge loss. The best part about handicapping is how it has been turned into more of a science than an art.

There are many ways and factors to consider when handicapping. This is the term called by those who frequent the paddock room. Handicapping, is the art of predicting which horse has the most chances of winning. The matter is quite complicated especially for beginners, but there are bound to be pointers that you can work with.

As a beginner there are always tips to help you out. The first thing to know, apart from how to bet, are the types of bets you can participate in. The most novice friendly would be the Show and Place type since they both are simple and a great way to ease in the practice of handicapping. Show bets only require two dollars and three horses that land first, second and third place.

Some of the more difficult types of gambling include the Exacta and Trifecta. These might be those that would need a certain amount of study on the end of the gambler. You can start betting with these types if you are starting to get the hang of handicapping.

The hardest types to bet on are those that work on almost pure luck. The rewards, if you do get it right, are massive. These are the types that people who have been gambling on horse races for a long time join. Pick 6 needs you to be really smart, really lucky and probably psychic since it requires your horse to win 6 consecutive races.

So that gamblers can keep track of the performance on the field, a publication is released in the morning and at night. This is called the Daily Racing Form or the DRF. A chart would make it easier for players to plot point and see a pattern according to technicalities that would cause a win or lose. These publications also provide articles and news about horse racing.

Handicapping and choosing which horse is most likely to win is a science that takes in so many factors to consider. The jockey and trainers are one of these factors. In fact, many gamblers would bet based on who is riding the horse and if there were any changes regarding this. Some say that it is very likely that the best riders get the best horses. Take that with a grain of salt.

The material that the race runs on, and that means the field, is also a huge factor to take into consideration. These can either be synthetic, grass or dirt. Since the race is done outdoors, even the weather should be considered. A good thing to remember is that horses may prefer one track over the other. Some like it dry while others like it wet.

These details are exactly what the DRF is for. The whole thing looks like it can be compared to the stock market. But apart from all this mental hustle and bustle, ultimately this type of gambling has maintained is cultural and traditional relevance and is a great venue to take friends and family.




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