Horse Racing

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Handicapping a horse race involves putting together all of the information about the race and using that information to win money on the bets that you place. Some people take years to hone their handicapping skills and can turn a profit on the ... more »

How to Make a Place Bet in a Horse Race

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When you go to a horse race, you get to spend the afternoon in the fresh air, and enjoy the excitement of wagering. While there are many kinds of bets, there are a few staples, like betting a horse to place. That means if the horse finishes first ... more »

How to Make a Future Wager at the Belmont Stakes

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In horse racing, a future wager is made upon a horse well in advance of the race. By making such a wager, you take a risk that additional circumstances may affect the odds on that particular horse, leaving you unable to respond one way or ... more »

How to Make an Off-Track Bet

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Off-Track Betting (OTB) parlors are a popular means for horse racing fans to wager on the sport. There are OTB branches in most states that allow individuals to make a bet on any racetrack in the country. Here are some basic guidelines for making ... 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 Nominate a Horse for the Racing Hall of Fame

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Horse racing has been a staple of the American sporting life for almost 100 years. The names of the winning horses echo throughout the sport as ultimate competitors. These great horses are ultimately what makes the sport so esteemed. The site ... more »

How to Nominate a Jockey for the Racing Hall of Fame

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Horse racing is often referred to as "the sport of kings." While it is arguably the sport of kings, the real kings of the sport are the jockeys. Often underappreciated for their athletic abilities jockey must possess incredible endurance coupled ... more »

How to Own a Racehorse

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Have you ever wanted to own a racehorse? You can have the prestige of owning an athlete who competes in an internationally popular sport. Just follow these steps... 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 Horse Racing Quinella Bet

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A day at the track can be filled with the huge pay of victory or the bitter taste of defeat depending on where you place your bets. So if you love playing the ponies and are inclined to make a bet that is tough to pay off, but gives great odds, ... more »

How to Place a Horse Racing Triactor (or Trifecta) Bet

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Horse racing has grown in popularity in recent years and going to the track is a great way to spend the day. If you've placed the standard "win, place or show" bets, maybe it's time to try something exotic, like the Triactor (also called Trifecta)... more »

How to Place a Pick 4 Bet

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Horse racing combines the beauty of animals displaying a rare grace with the biting edge of sport. There is never a dull moment as the horses burst out of the gate, go down the back stretch and approach the finish line. The fact that you can win ... more »

How to Place a Show Bet at a Horse Race

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Horse racing is an exciting sport. The moment the horses burst out of the gate, the excitement intensifies as they fight for position and make the final turn to the finish line. You can lay a little action and make a bet on who you think will do ... more »

How to Place a Straight Wager on Horse Racing

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If you have not yet experience the sport of horseracing, you are missing out. There is nothing more fun than a trip to Saratoga or Belmont Parks and being able to enjoy horseracing, with the hopes of winning a little money. Learning how to gamble ... more »

How to Place a Win-3 Bet

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If you love the rush the track gives you while watching horse racing, try betting on a race. A long shot bet that carries a huge payout is called a "win-3" bet. Pick the winners of three races in a row, and you will win big... more »

How to Place an Exacta Bet for a Horse Race

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You don't have to bet on just one horse in a race when you go to the track. You can challenge yourself to pick the horses that you think will finish first and second (win and place) in the correct order. Here are some tips on how to execute that bet... more »

How to Plan a Day Horse Racing

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When you decide to plan a day horse racing, make sure you plan ahead to avoid any hassles that may ruin your day of fun. Call ahead or check out the track's website to learn what events are going on for that day. You can enjoy all of the track's ... more »

How to Plan a Day’s Horse Racing at Bangor-on-Dee Races

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Bangor-on-Dee Racecourse is located in rural Northern Wales near the Dee River. It’s a picturesque course with excellent facilities for jump racing; jump racing events have been taking place here since 1859 and there are 15 fixtures annually. ... more »

How to Plan a Day’s Horse Racing at Doncaster Racecourse

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Home to the classic "The Ladbrokes St Leger," a race named after its founder Lieutenant Colonel Anthony St Leger, Doncaster Racecourse in Yorkshire has been hosting race meetings since the sixteenth century. To experience the sheer excitement and ... 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 Day’s Horse Racing at Ireland’s Curragh

By Amy Stone, eHow UK

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It’s been the centre of horse racing in Ireland since the 18th century, and the Curragh Racecourse is still one of the country’s top sporting venues. From March to October every year, the Curragh hosts all the major Irish races and is located ... more »

How to Plan a Day’s Horse Racing at Kempton Park Racecourse

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Kempton Park is a racecourse in Sunbury on Thames in London, England. The racecourse is floodlit and holds popular evening race meetings. The main building contains discos, live music facilities and restaurants and is particularly popular at ... more »

How to Plan a Day’s Horse Racing at Market Rasen Racecourse

By Fin Young, eHow UK

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Market Rasen Racecourse, in idyllic Lincolnshire, England, offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for anyone who appreciates top-class horseracing. 20 National Hunt Race meetings take place annually, with the most famous being the Tote Summer ... more »

How to Plan a Day’s Horse Racing at the Aintree Grand National

By Paul Geraghty, eHow UK

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The Grand National at Aintree is one of the great events on the British sporting calendar. Hundreds of millions watch it on TV around the world – but nothing can beat the experience of actually being there. The entire event takes place over a ... more »

How to Plan a Day’s Horse Racing at Uttoxeter Racecourse

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Opened on 3 May 1907, Uttoxeter Racecourse in Staffordshire is a left-handed oval course situated between Barton on Trent and Stoke on Trent, just off the A50 motorway. With 25 fixtures annually and many special days, you can plan to watch horse ... more »

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