How to bet on Horses – A guide to betting on Horse Racing
HOW TO BET ON HORSES
Profitable betting on horses revolves around an effective betting strategy. If a profit cannot be made by backing to level (i.e. the same) stakes, there is no way to turn the loss into a profit. Many punters seem obsessed with “magical” staking plans. These include betting a certain percentage of the betting bank, doubling stakes after a loser, doubling stakes after a winner etc. These strategies are A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME! The following pointers seek to make backing horses a profitable and hence more enjoyable pastime.
Betting Bank
The initial consideration should be setting up a “Betting Bank.” Most gamblers fail to appreciate that the best way of achieving a healthy, sustained long term profit from betting is to separate a…
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The Derby Betting – Latest news from Epsom
THE EPSOM DERBY – LATEST BETTING NEWS
KEY RUNNERS / RIDERS / NEWS
The 2008 Vodafone Epsom Derby (Group 1) will take place at Epsom racecourse in Surrey, and will be contested by 17 3-year-old thoroughbreds over a distance of 1m 4f. The Derby rarely produces a real shock as the main contenders have established themselves in the ante post betting prior to the race.
Dermot Weld’s Casual Conquest (4/1, Bet365) became the ante-post favorite for the Epsom Derby before he was even officially entered in the race, having been an impressive winner of the Derrinstown Stud Derby Trial, at Leopardstown recently. Aidan O’Brien’s Ballydoyle outfit field four runners, Alessandro Volta, Bashkirov, King of Rome and Washington Irving. Based on jockey bookings, the “stable selected” is unclear, but appears…
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The Epsom Oaks – Latest Betting Preview
THE EPSOM OAKS – June 6th
The Oaks Stakes is a Group 1 flat horse race for three-year-old thoroughbred fillies. It is run over a distance of 1 mile 4 furlongs and 10 yards at Epsom Downs Racecourse, Surrey, currently on the first Friday in June.
Latest Betting News
Ante-post favourite Lush Lashes (3/1, totesport) heads a list of 18 fillies left in the 2008 Epsom Oaks at the confirmation stage of 31st May. Although Jim Bolger has yet to totally commit the Musidora Stakes winner to the race, she stands her ground, along with stablemate Prima Luce (40/1, blue Square).
Ireland holds a particularly strong hand in this year’s race, being responsible for 11 of the fillies still holding the engagement. Along with Jim Bolger’s pair, Aidan…
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Horse Racing Preview May 29th
RACING PREVIEW – Thursday May 29th – AYR, YARMOUTH, GREAT LEIGHS
AYR
3:50 Burns Mall Kilmarnock Handicap, Class 5, 1m
Osteopathic Remedy (2/1)
Took advantage of a 9lb drop in the weights to score readily over 1m at Thirsk last time. No obvious reason why he can’t be competitive back up 4lb so ought to go well with conditions to suit.
Pianoforte (3/1) has been consistent since landing seller on AW in January and reproduction of battling second in 1m1f handicap at Hamilton two starts ago would give him claims; excuses when too keen at Carlisle latest so considered back over a trip he’s won at.
Of Jim Goldie’s pair Darfour (9/2) has a long absence to overcome. Esoterica (12/1) is effective on fast…
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Horse Racing Preview May 28th
RACING PREVIEW – Wednesday 28th May – CARTMEL, GREAT LEIGHS, YARMOUTH
N.B. – Any prices quoted are intended as a guide only
YARMOUTH
4:25 TotesportCasino.com Handicap, Class 5, 6f 3y
Paul Howling’s Tamino (5/1) makes a quick reappearance following his Brighton fourth. Beaten, but still disputing third, when running out of room close home. John Gosden’s Cape Cobra (7/2) was well beaten in a similar race on the AW at Southwell. However, may not have taken to the surface. Won an ordinary Redcar maiden last backend and is evidently not a stable star.Efisio Princess (6/1) showed some decent form at this level and should go close if wound up for her seasonal return. Christine Dunnett’s veteran Gone’N'Dunnett (10/1) won nicely at Great Leighs last time. 4lb…
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Horse Racing Preview May 27th
RACING PREVIEW – Tuesday 27th May – CARLISLE, LEICESTER, CHEPSTOW
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CHEPSTOW (subject to inspection)
3:50 Jenkinsons Caterers Welcome To Chepstow Racecourse Handicap, Class 5, 1m 2d 36y
Roodolph (4/1) was without a win in 2007, but put up a solid effort to score at Yarmouth last time. 5lb raise in the weights seems fair. However, best efforts have come on quicker ground though so questions to answer on this going. Davenport (5/2) returned to form at Goodwood latest, staying on strongly over a slightly shorter trip. At home on slower ground, so still looks on a good mark despite 5lb hike in weights. New Star (14/1) has dropped to a potentially good handicap mark, but was never…
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Horse Racing Preview 26th May
RACING PREVIEW – Monday 26th May – CARLISLE, CARTMEL, CHEPSTOW, LEICESTER, REDCAR
REDCAR
3:50 Totesport Betextra Zetland Gold Cup (Heritage Handicap), Class 2, 1m 2f
First Buddy (10/1) won a fast-ground maiden and has been impressive in winning two handicaps from the front. Raised 12lb for latest success and this is far tougher, so worth opposing in race where he may not enjoy an easy lead. Jewelled Dagger (11/1) is a front runner who keeps improving and handles fast and easy going. Finishing clear of remainder when second over 1m at Ripon eight days ago and stays further, but the presence of other front runners could help sap his energies.
CARLISLE
3:25 Cleanevent Carlisle Bell Trial Handicap, Class 4, 7f 200y
Motafarred…
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Friday’s Horse Racing: Brighton, Newmarket and Newcastle
RACING PREVIEW – Friday May 23rd – BRIGHTON, NEWMARKET, NEWCASTLE
NEWMARKET
4:05 Re-Offer.com 1st June Breeze Up Handicap, Class 3, 7f
Plum Pudding (7/1) appeared to enjoy Kempton’s AW surface after struggling in the mud of Newbury’s Spring Cup. Disappointed subsequently form outside draw over 7½ furlongs at Chester. Handicap mark of 90 leaves little room for error, though Ryan Moore is an interesting jockey booking. John Scargill’s Big Noise (3/1) improved throughout last season with 3 wins and a second from 4 turf starts. Also runner-up on only AW outing. 7f appears to suit better than shorter, and must go close. Phluke (5/2) repeated his Warwick win of 12 months ago, earlier this month. A turning 7f suits admirably. His form is not at all progressive…
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