That's not a bad strategy but realize that in some cases you'll win like $0.40 on $2 with a show bet (heavy favorite that wins & you have him SHOW). The PLACE will give you a better return.
If you want to do some very basic handicapping, get The Form and look at the Beyer Speed Figures and then cross-reference that with the horses last race. The better-rested horse, with the higher speed figure, is usually a decent wager. Obviously it gets more complicated than that, but if you want the basics, that will keep you in action the whole night.
I agree w/ Dark Star. Don't bother betting to place or show. Pick 3 horses and box them in an exacta for a dollar. Just be sure they are not the 3 favorites. Maybe one fav, one horse that's like 5-1 and one thats at least 10-1.
Since you're at the track, check out the horses in the paddock before the races. Try to find one that has a bounce in his step, a shiny coat, and looks like he wants to be there.
Good luck.
Since you're at the track, check out the horses in the paddock before the races. Try to find one that has a bounce in his step, a shiny coat, and looks like he wants to be there.
Good luck.
Don't bet the favorite... take two horses in each race that you think has a legitimate shot of coming in first or second (if the fave is one of them, skip the race) and wheel those horses up and down the card... for example, if you like the 1 and 2 and are giving you decent odds, wheel them up and down the card like this:
1/all, all/1
2/all, all/2
I have hit some very large exacta payouts doing this, all you need is your horse to come in with a big longshot and you'll have yourself a very nice payout coming your way.
EDIT: Just want to add, I made about $300 on Derby day doing this. It's the only way I play horses now.
1/all, all/1
2/all, all/2
I have hit some very large exacta payouts doing this, all you need is your horse to come in with a big longshot and you'll have yourself a very nice payout coming your way.
EDIT: Just want to add, I made about $300 on Derby day doing this. It's the only way I play horses now.
