How to Find a Horse That's Too Good to Be True
Finding a horse that is too good to be true is finding a horse that is highly valued to win the race, but is unlikely to win the race. You win by betting against that horse.
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Instructions
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Determine if a Horse is Too Good to Be True
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Go to the race track or off-track betting establishment in your area.
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Check the TV monitors to see the odds set on the horses.
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Look for a claiming race where horses are for sale, and the claiming and purse size are close or equal to each other.
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Look for a horse that is valued at less than even money, such as 4:5 or 2:3.
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Check the racing form to find out if the horse is, in fact, too good for the race.
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Be extremely cautious with old horses; they are often better than they look.
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Betting
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Bet against the horse that is too good to be true by betting on every other horse in the race.
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Bet as close to race time as possible.
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Go to the window and give the cashier the money.
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Be sure not to lose the ticket.
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Claim your winnings once the race is over.
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Tips & Warnings
Horses to examine are those whose last race was for a cheaper claiming price, those who lost a race at the same claiming price, those whose last race was a win at the same claiming price and those whose last race was a win at a higher claiming price.
You can find a horse that's too good to be true in approximtately one out of 100 races.
Gambling can be addictive. If you think you have a problem, get help immediately.
