How to Watch Allowance Horse Races

In an allowance, a racing secretary drafts conditions that differ from claiming conditions. The allowance race is a step up from a claiming race. For one thing, the horses in the race are not for sale. The purse levels are also higher for these races. A horse's weight can vary from other horses depending on the drafted conditions for the race.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Television
• Racing form
• Computer
• Racetrack
• Casino

1. Watch an allowance horse race online. Many internet betting sites now include horseracing. The internet also has websites just for horses betting worldwide.
2. Go to an OTB [Off-track Betting] establishment. The town ordinances will dictate your ability watch an allowance race in an OTB. Not all towns offer the privilege of gambling.
3. Learn where the local horse race track is in your area. If there is not one close by, plan your next vacation around an allowance horse race.
4. Pick a seat at the racetrack. There will be monitors throughout the track so you can sit at one of the many restaurants if you like. Racetracks also offer reserved box seating and clubhouse seating.
5. Stand and watch allowance race from the fence at the track. There will be a crowd of people, but there is a special thrill when a horse runs past you.
6. Find a casino in your area—some but not all casinos have horseracing televised. It is usually the larger casino that carries horseracing.
7. Select a big horse race televised on your local cable channels. The Kentucky Derby, the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness are three races televised annually.

Tips & Warnings

• Read the racing form before you go to the track or watch online. Not all races are allowance races.
• Do not gamble away more than you can afford to lose.