{"id":20937,"date":"2020-03-09T11:56:41","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T16:56:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/?p=20937"},"modified":"2020-11-04T07:20:18","modified_gmt":"2020-11-04T13:20:18","slug":"how-to-bet-on-a-live-horse-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/blog\/how-to-bet-on-a-live-horse-race\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Bet on a Live Horse Race"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
There is nothing quite like betting on a live horse race and yet newbies out there could do with a leg up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The thrill of seeing a horse you bet on pass the post first and win is massive, especially if you have gambled on it. Everyone has to start somewhere with it, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is our step-by-step guide for beginners on how you bet on live horse races.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
All racetracks will provide bettors with information relating to that day\u2019s horse racing. Programs are available on course for just $\/\u00a33 or $\/\u00a34 and contain general information about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You should know that events as advertised in the program are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, if a jockey were to get injured falling off a horse in one race, they may not be passed fit by medical staff to continue their book of rides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If something like that happens, then a replacement jockey will be called up. Racetracks are duty bound to inform racegoers of a jockey change or if a horse is withdrawn from a race. They usually do this over public address systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Daily Racing Form guides are also available at racetracks, again costing $\/\u00a33 or $\/\u00a34. Often abbreviated to DRFs, these offer even more detailed information relating to horses\u2019 past performances. They are known as Pro Racecards in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Having a horse\u2019s previous form to hand when deciding whether to bet on it for a race is important. You need to gain as much knowledge about the events before betting on live horse races.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s also well worth checking what tipsters in local, regional and national press fancy. Online research can help you here but be warned: there are many so-called \u201cexperts\u201d on the internet.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n With newspapers, you are reading the opinions of people who are providing this service for a wide audience. Tipsters aren\u2019t right all of the time, but the best ones are correct with their picks more often than not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If many different sources agree or point to a certain horse, then it is likely to be a fancied runner. Alternatively, if expert opinion is divided, then the event may be a very competitive horse race.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStep 2: Find Out What the Experts Think<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n