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.

Predicting the outcome of the race puts in many factors into play. This is also called handicapping. People who go to the paddock room are either betting or observing in order to know how and what to bet on. The technicalities are so many that a novice would have a headache trying to take all of that in.

For beginners bets can go as low as two dollars. These are called straight wagers and are simple and very cheap. All you need to do is pick one to go first, second, then third. When you have one that makes the cut, you get a 6 dollar reward per horse. Place bet types and payoffs slightly better than what was mentioned previously since you only need to choose the one who goes first or second.

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.

To predict which horse is most likely to win has become a matter of examination of charts and has borderline to a sort of science. A factor that many people also bet on are not only the condition of the four legged animal on the field but also its jockey. It is true that how a jockey rides his mount can greatly affect the outcome of their game. Changes regarding these things are to be greatly considered.

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.

One does not even have to bet to handicap, betting just kind of gives it more of a point. The best part of participating in these kinds of sport as an observer is the novelty it offers. The history and tradition that surrounds this have contributed many great stories of both fact and fiction. Unlike casinos and lottery, the whole family is more likely to enjoy it.




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