So you’ve made you choice on which horse or horses you want to bet on.  Great, but how to bet it?  There are many different ways to wager at the track or local OTB. FOR THE BEGINNER:  Win, Place, or Show bets.  The Win Bet your horse must win the race.   With a Place Bet your horse can come in 1st or 2nd.  The Show … Continue reading Types Of Wagers

But before you wager here are some basic steps to help you pick a winner. 1.  Recency;  When was the last time a horse was raced.  I like horses that are raced every 3-5 weeks.  A longer lay-off than that might indicate the particular horse has been sick or unsound and might need a race or two in order to get back to form. 2. … Continue reading What Horse To Bet ?

Every week from now up until mid-April there are races considered Kentucky Derby (KD) preparation races.  These designated races along with the prize money, award points for the horses running 1st through 4th.  These points are toward entry into The Run For The Roses.  For instance yesterday was the Tampa Bay Derby which had 50 points for first place, 20 for second, 10 for third, … Continue reading Kentucky Derby Prep Races

The unofficial horseplayers dictionary defines a Bridge Jumper as: A person who wagers his life savings on the dead-lock favorite in any given race to come in at least third, or a SHOW bet.  If this favorite does not make it as one of the top three finishers, well the person making this wager then…well, jumps off the nearest bridge or tall structure. I am always inclined … Continue reading Betting & Betting Value

Thanks for joining me here at Daily Racing Blog.  This is not a traditional gambling site.  I will talk about wagering; how to, how much, and what to look for.  I will occasionally offer some daring selections- Live Longshots if you will.  I am all about the value play here at Daily Racing Blog.  Newcomers to the racing game will get basic information that’s easy to understand.  … Continue reading We’re At The Gate !