Watching How a Horse Runs
Watching a horse in it’s previous races is often a strong indicator of strength and can lead to very good information and bets for their next races. Here are some points to look out for next time you are watching race to determine who you should bet on in their next race.
A Big Change In Position
Even if the horse does not place in this particular race, but a sudden flash of speed in a race signals that the horse has really woken up to racing and will look to repeat similar efforts in their next few starts.
A Big Win
If a horse has just run a race with a win that has been greater than four lengths, it often indicates that they will perform well in their next start. Such a big win signals very good form and is not likely to just vanish any time soon.
Betting on Frontrunners
Early front runners in a race win their fair share of races at often very attractive odds. When looking for value in horses, looking for a horse that shows lots of early leads will often be value since they still win their fair share of races.
Winning Off a Layoff
When a horse can win off a lengthy layoff. This shows that they have the ability to maintain good form even after time off. Picking the right horses will provide good value throughout the career of the horse.
Previous Trouble
When a horse in their last race relates their non placing to being checked, steadied, bad start or lacked room means that they were prevented from winning due to some bad luck of just lack of running room. Such horses deserve a second chance at even better odds.
Change in Jockey
A change of jockey from a trainer often indicates that the trainer is throwing their last trick to ensure a win. Trainers often have certain high percentage win jockeys that they like to reserve for the big racers. Look for this and take advantage of it when it happens.
Use all these points of a horse race to make a good bet.
