{"id":54517,"date":"2022-05-28T23:31:52","date_gmt":"2022-05-28T21:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/betcentral.onpressidium.com\/?post_type=epkb_post_type_1&#038;p=54517"},"modified":"2023-10-27T14:18:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T12:18:00","slug":"horse-racing-betting-how-to-pick-a-winner","status":"publish","type":"epkb_post_type_1","link":"https:\/\/machibet777-affiliate.com\/sports-betting-academy\/betting-on-horse-racing-online\/horse-racing-betting-how-to-pick-a-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Horse Racing Betting &#8211; How to Pick a Winner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/machibet777-affiliate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Horse-Racing-Betting-How-to-Pick-a-Winner-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Horse Racing Betting: How to Pick a Winner\" class=\"wp-image-54784\" srcset=\"https:\/\/machibet777-affiliate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Horse-Racing-Betting-How-to-Pick-a-Winner-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/machibet777-affiliate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Horse-Racing-Betting-How-to-Pick-a-Winner-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/machibet777-affiliate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Horse-Racing-Betting-How-to-Pick-a-Winner-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/machibet777-affiliate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Horse-Racing-Betting-How-to-Pick-a-Winner.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are few better feelings than picking a winner at the races. It\u2019s up there with splitting the fairway with a thunderous drive or watching the English lose. However, unlike when your grandma backs a horse because, \u201cthe name reminds her of her first love\u201d, consistently picking winners requires a bit more thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you go anywhere near the race track, the first thing you should get your hands or eyes on is a form guide. There are a few things to consider before making your bet such as the length of the race, the draw of the horse and the weight they\u2019ll be carrying among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through many years and heartbreaks, the greatest minds at Bet Central have formulated more than a few theories and strategies. These are hardly foolproof. How could they be, when they\u2019ve been formulated by a bunch of fools. But they\u2019re the best we\u2019ve got. Below are the most important things to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">Course and Distance<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like humans, certain horses are better suited to run different distances. Some are sprinters, while others (stayers) are bred for distance. It\u2019s important to consider your horses previous runs and check what distance he\/she likes best. You can find good value in horses that are changing distances, with particular focus on front runners that are shortening up in distance and horses who finished strong that are now running over further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can take it one step further and look at the horses record over Course &amp; Distance combined. A winning percentage of over 33% and you could be on to a good thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"green\">Draw<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The draw is the post position the horse will jump from. Generally speaking, the lower the number the better the draw as the horse will have less work to do to get onto the rail. It\u2019s worth watching some of the earlier races to see which draws are performing well as sometimes the best running is on the outside of the track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">Racing Surface<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In South African racing, there are three surfaces to consider \u2013 turf, Polytrack (synthetic turf) and sand. It is wise to check your horses form on the surface of the day to avoid missteps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">Weighting<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most important factors to consider when making your decision on which horse to back is how much weight the horse will be carrying. Take a closer look at the weight they carried in the previous run and if they\u2019ll be carrying more or less weight. If a horse drops 2.5kgs or more from the last start, take that as a positive, dependent on the rise in class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">Class of the Race<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s one thing to win a race against a bunch of donkey\u2019s, but can your horse run with the big dogs, er, horses. A horse rising steeply in class may be overmatched by his\/her competitors, while a horse that has tumbled down the merit ratings and has dropped in class needs to be considered. Closely linked to the weight your horse will carry, finding the perfect mix should add up to some tidy profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">Jockey<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As important to a winning horse as a driver to an F1 car. A good jockey can make all the difference in a tight race. Certain jockeys fit well with certain horses, look for a horse that is ridden by a jockey who has won previously on that horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">Trainer<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with most other sports, winning in horse racing can become a habit. Trainers that win, usually continue winning. Look out for stables that have come into form and ride it until they run out of steam.<br>Other factors to consider include the number of horses a trainer has in a particular race. When a trainer has more than one horse entered in a single race, he\/she is often looking to win it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">Beaten Favourite<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Was your horse a beaten favourite in its last three starts? Horses that were fancied in the betting recently and did not win, often come back and perform well in their next few races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">Beatable Favourite<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always wise to have a close look at the favourite for the race. Can it be beaten? If you can find reasons why it won\u2019t win, then it may be worthwhile to have a bet on the race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">Dark Horse<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once a dark horse, always a dark horse. Horses that win at high odds, tend to be repeat winners at high odds, so pay attention to horses that have won previously at a tidy price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">Market Movers<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is betting after all, so keeping a close eye on the markets will always do you well. Early signs of movement could be a strong indicator that word has got out of the stable and a strong run is expected. Strike quickly and watch the odds shorten. Just don\u2019t be tempted to get involved in a horse at 2\/1 that opened at 10s \u2013 that\u2019s a sure-fire way to end up disappointed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here at the Bet Central laboratories, there are new theories being formulated daily. Here are just a couple of the ones that have stood the test of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">Third Run after Rest<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is a stock-standard across horse racing. The theory goes that it takes two runs for a horse to get back to peak fitness after a break. Look for a horse that had a solid second outing after a break and is primed to pick up the W. Then load up and fire away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">Look out for Raiders<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s always important to look where the horses in the field have been running lately. Like a player moving from the Eredivisie to the English Premier League, a change from Fairview to<br>Kenilworth is often met with mixed results. Cape Town and Gauteng based horses are normally the strongest in South Africa so it\u2019s worth keeping an eye on them when they run at lesser courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"green\">Back St John Gray in August<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain yards peak at different times in the year. While bigger stables tend to peak around the main races in different provinces, the smaller yards don\u2019t have the horses to sustain a year-round assault. St John Gray is one such yard, who tends to peak early in the season. Get involved and you can make some good cash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to start betting?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve got the scoop on what to look at when picking a winner. Now try have a go at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet.machibet777-affiliate.com\/sports\/horse-racing\/\">horse racing on offer<\/a> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bet.machibet777-affiliate.com Signup Offer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get a 100% bonus <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bet.machibet777-affiliate.com\/promotions\/promo\/welcome-bonus\/\">on your first deposit<\/a> up to R1000 when you sign up.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are few better feelings than picking a winner at the races. It\u2019s up there with splitting the fairway with a thunderous drive or watching the English lose. However, unlike when your grandma backs a horse because, \u201cthe name reminds her of her first love\u201d, consistently picking winners requires a bit more thought. 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