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.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Determine if a Horse is Too Good to Be True

1. Go to the race track or off-track betting establishment in your area.
2. Check the TV monitors to see the odds set on the horses.
3. Look for a claiming race where horses are for sale, and the claiming and purse size are close or equal to each other.
4. Look for a horse that is valued at less than even money, such as 4:5 or 2:3.
5. Check the racing form to find out if the horse is, in fact, too good for the race.
6. Be extremely cautious with old horses; they are often better than they look.
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Betting

8. Bet against the horse that is too good to be true by betting on every other horse in the race.
9. Bet as close to race time as possible.
10. Go to the window and give the cashier the money.
11. Be sure not to lose the ticket.
12. Claim your winnings once the race is over.

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.
• Gambling can be addictive. If you think you have a problem, get help immediately.
• You can find a horse that's too good to be true in approximtately one out of 100 races.