Horse racing has been betting for over 300 years. The history of betting begins with betting on horse racing. Below we'll cover the basics of horse racing analysis, the types of bets, and the three strategies.
Horse racing betting: main features
Remember the following nuances before betting on horse racing:
- Many factors influence the results of the races: weather, surface, experience and weight of the horse and jockey, the height of the barriers, and so on.
- Before bidding, evaluate the horse's current shape. Most bookmakers offer detailed statistics on all participants in the upcoming races.
- The list of events for betting on horse racing online is limited in some offices. At the hippodrome, the betting line is usually wider.
- Often the bookmaker accepts bets on horse racing with high limits, as this is a popular market among Western bettors.
Types of bets on horse racing
The main options for betting on horse racing:
- A bet on the winner of the race, or the reverse of it, on the fact that the horse will definitely not come to the finish line first.
- A bet on a horse getting into the top three. You can also bet on a place in the top 4, top 6, and so on.
- "Forecast" - a bet on two horses that must come to the finish line first and second. Such a bet can be a random sequence or an exact prediction for the first and second place winners in a race.
- "Duel" or "who is higher" - the choice of which of the two horses finishes earlier.
- "Finish" - a bet on the fact that the horse will go the entire distance without getting off.
Selection of events for betting on horse racing
Before betting on horse racing online, study the race card. It is given by the bookmakers. The map contains information about the latest results of the participants. You will be able to evaluate the current shape of the horses.
Also consider the following factors:
- Pay attention to what distances the horse usually runs.
- Look at the date of the last run. Sprinters need a break between starts. Therefore, it is desirable that the previous race for such a horse was a month ago or earlier. Steers, on the other hand, do not need much rest between competitions.
- Watch the jockey's weight. For the success of the horse in the race, it must be minimal.
- Check out the track coverage. Some horses achieve different results depending on the type of coverage.
- Do not bet on all races in a row. This leads to a decrease in the quality of analysis and a rapid loss of the game bank.
Horse racing betting strategies
There are no win-win betting strategies in horse racing like in other sports. But some systems are popular among players. Let's consider three of them.
Betting against the favorite
This betting strategy is against all horses whose success rate is lower than 2.00. The more participants in the race, the better. Also, poor-quality track coverage can play into the hands, which increases the likelihood of favorites falling.
Dutch system or Dutch Schultz strategy
Pick a race that doesn't have a clear favorite and runner success rates start at close to 4.00. Take three to five horses with a high chance of winning, but not the main contender.
Calculate the bet amount for each horse using the formula:
S = B / P / K, where S is the amount of the bet on one horse, K is the coefficient on its victory, P is the sum of the probabilities, B is the allocated bank.
Calculate the sum of probabilities using the formula:
P = 1 / K1 + 1 / K2 + ... + 1 / Kn, where K1, K2, ..., Kn are the odds for the victory of the selected horses.
For a plus, you need to enter one of the bets made.
Strategy "Start of the Day"
In horse racing, there is a peculiarity that young horses compete in early races. And among them there are favorites that often justify the expectations of bookmakers. At the same time, the odds for the victory of such horses are usually given from 2.00 and higher.