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How to Analyze Kentucky Derby Wager Pools

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Several Kentucky Derby wager pools exist. The pools can be analyzed onsite at the historic Churchill Downs or over the simulcast feed at your local off track betting facility. With some basic familiarity of horse racing betting pools, you will ... more »

How to Bet on a Horse Race

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There are many different types of bets to place on a horse race. Some are easier than others for beginners. Odds are what determine how much a winning bet pays. The odds change as the race start time approaches. Your chance of winning increases ... more »

How to Bet on the Belmont Stakes

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The Belmont Stakes is the third and final stop of horse racing's Triple Crown, coming just 5 weeks after the Kentucky Derby and 3 weeks after the Preakness. Held every June in Belmont Park in Long Island, the Belmont Stakes is often the scene of ... more »

How to Bet on the Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup

By Amy Stone, eHow UK

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The Hennessy Cognac Gold Cup is a National Hunt horse race which is annually held in the UK towards the end of November. The race takes place over 3.25 miles of track at Newbury Racecourse in Berkshire and includes 21 fences. The Hennessy ranks ... more »

How to Box a Trifecta

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If you've selected the three best horses from the program but are having trouble determining what place they'll come in, try a trifecta box. By placing this bet, you win no matter what order the three horses come in. Follow these steps to see how ... more »

How to Box an Exacta

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You've read the racing program and are about to pick the winner, but you have one small problem: you can't decide between two horses. Consider "boxing" an exacta, or picking the first and second place horses in no particular order. Follow these ... more »

How to Follow Horse Betting Etiquette

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The sport of kings has a long and proud history that extends to betting as much as it does to the horses and jockeys. Over the years, an informal but easily defined code of etiquette to follow has helped guide bettors in laying down their wagers. ... more »

How to Learn Horseracing Terms

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Horseracing is a fantastic spectator sport, but learning what all of the terms mean can take a little time. Most people know the "jockey" is the rider; but knowing other terms make it easier to understand horseracing and make a day at the track ... more »

How to Make Money Betting on Horse Racing

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While there is certainly no guarantee that anyone will win consistently by betting on horse races, recent developments in computer software and handicapping methods have reduced the amount of financial risk. By doing your homework on the horses ... more »

How to Meet the Requirements of Being a Jockey

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Horse lovers dream of becoming jockeys, and the sound of thundering hooves at the start of every race can easily get into your blood. But being a jockey requires a great deal of dedication. Professionals speak of jockeying as a life, not a job, ... more »

How to Place a Bet to Win at a Horse Race

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Playing the ponies can be fun. While there are many different bets you can make, one of the most popular is betting a horse to "win." That means the horse you pick must finish first... more »

How to Place a Win, Place or Show Bet for a Horse Race

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It is exciting spending a day at the track. As the horses are making that final turn, the entire crowd comes alive as they cheer on their horses and jockeys. But if you don't know how to bet, it can be a bit intimidating. Here is how to make a ... more »

How to Plan a Day’s Horse Racing at Epsom Downs Racecourse

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In 1779, Edward Smith Stanley, the 12th Earl of Derby, organized a sweepstake horse race at Epsom Downs. Since that time, the Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey has evolved into a major horse racing venue. Every June, the racecourse hosts the ... more »

How to Plan a Days Horse Racing at Ascot

By Simon Arms, eHow UK

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A day horse racing at Ascot can be like being invited to a fancy dress party in the Queen's private garden. Usually sober businessmen, judges and their wives stumble around, champagne in hand, wearing flamboyant hats and colorful clothes, ... more »

How to Plan a Day's Horse Racing at Goodwood Racecourse

By Simon Arms, eHow UK

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Goodwood racecourse is home to Glorious Goodwood, the track meet King Edward VII once described as "a garden party with racing tacked on." A day here certainly will be remembered for more than just the sport. Set in the Sussex Downs, the ... more »

How to Plan a Days Horseracing at Tweseldown Racecourse

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A days horseracing at Tweseldown racecourse encompasses amateur hunt racing and horse shows, and is renowned as the first racecourse to take betting on a Sunday. Originally opened in 1854 by the British army for training purposes, Tweseldown has ... more »

How to Read Horse Racing Results

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Reading horse racing results is instrumental in handicapping, or predicting the outcome of future races based upon historical data. By examining track and weather conditions, race times, jockey assignments and other relevant pieces of data, you ... more »

How to Research Horse Racing Tips

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Horse racing has indeed entered the 21st century, progressing far beyond the old days of tips whispered surreptitiously in the alleys behind betting parlors. Computer software applications, horse racing blogs and online discussion forums are now ... more »

How to Save a Racehorse From Slaughter

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Many racehorses are sent to the slaughter house for human consumption each year (also called the canning factory, cannery, or glue factory) each year when they become injured, get too old or do not make it as racehorses. There are numerous ... more »

How to Start a Horse Racing Team

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Horse racing is a staple of American culture. The annual racing triumvirate, which makes up the Triple Crown is the pinnacle of horse racing, but scores of local and regional races are out there as well. To start a horse racing team you must have ... more »

How to Train a Thoroughbred Horse for Flat Racing

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Horses seem to love nothing more than to feel the wind in their hair as they run through the pastures. Thoroughbreds in particular are made for running, since their strong, sleek bodies have the ability to propel them forward at remarkable ... more »

How to Use a Horse Lay Betting System

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In a horse lay betting system, you actually bet on the horse you think will lose, which increases your odds for success. With this system, you play the role of the bookie, since a bookie only profits when horses don't win... more »

How to Use Horse Racing Handicapping Figures

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In horse racing, handicapping refers to use of statistics and current track conditions to determine the probability of the outcome of each race. By understanding handicapping figures and knowing how to use them to predict the performance of a ... more »

How to Using a Horse Racing Tipster

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If you love to bet at the racetrack, but hate to lose, using a horse racing tipster may be the right move for you. These tipsters can provide you with a list of winners for a set fee. Contacting a horse racing tipster can prove to be a worthwhile ... more »

How to Watch Horse Racing on the Internet

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With the advent of bet tracking software, online horse racing blogs and computerized handicapping programs, it makes sense that many horse racing fans are now watching the events live on the Internet. In fact, many horse racing software package ... more »

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