How to Learn Betting Terms in Horse Racing

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To understand horse racing, you should speak the language. Follow these steps to learn common racing terms.

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Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Get a program from a racetrack. From this you can see what you need to learn. Go over every term that you don't know or understand.
Step 2

Visit racetrack websites to learn about betting and the terminology (see Resources below).
Step 3

Read horseracing news in horseracing magazines. These magazines should explain betting terms in ways you can easily understand.
Step 4

Go to a local track and talk to people placing bets. You can also find a time when the cashiers at the betting windows are not busy and see if they can explain some terms to you.
Step 5

Have a friend who bets on horse racing to give you a few tips. The terms may seem hard to understand at first, but after placing a few bets and hearing the terms a few times they may be able to explain things.