A select few bettors have looked into this perennial question of “how to make a good profit” from horse racing, and each time, different thought patterns emerge. It is clear that most “average” bettors tend to prefer the lower priced “high win percentage” favourites, but those in the know look for the higher priced “value” horses.
Now when I say “highest price value” I don’t specifically mean “long shots” which, while very nice when they win, are a much riskier proposition. As with any investment-based medium, the old adage “risk equals reward” holds! It has been suggested that the price you are looking for should be dictated by the size of your bankroll, but I cannot subscribe to this theory at all. When cashing in at decent odds it’s worth the effort it takes to find the pick, but a note of caution, losing streaks can be much longer than lower priced wins so your betting bank needs to be adequate to sustain this.
My top suggestions to help you in your quest to find regular winners with higher prices are as follows:
Tip 1.
Make sure you have a strategy and stick to it religiously every time. Doubts will certainly appear, but be strong and disciplined. Being disciplined is THE most important part of any strategy! There are many betting systems available to help here and most people find that it helps to do the same thing consistently. If the system finds a selection, DO NOT let the price dictate. Just bet as you normally would. Stick to the plan!
Tip 2.
If you’re not using a betting system, make sure you understand what and where to look for your potential pick. A good starting point might be to look for a really high priced winner last time and see where they currently stand. Next, get to know your race track. Mastering a local track or two can be a huge advantage when it comes to betting. Understand what the top factors are in today’s race and then compare them to every other horse in the field. Try to stay away from the big fields as they can often produce nothing but a lot of confusion with so many factors/horses to deal with.
One thing he should definitely be looking for was whether his chosen selection today had any clear field advantage last time. Look at all the main factors like Class, Recent Form, Go, Distance, etc. Why? Because one thing you can be 100% sure of is that if the bookmaker or other punters if you are using a betting exchange missed something last time, they will make the same mistake again. The area of expertise you’re building here is detecting and taking advantage of situations like this repeatedly.
Tip 3.
This can be a crucial help in helping you win more often. There are patterns to everything in horse racing and they DO repeat themselves on a regular basis. You’ll be surprised how often everyone else seems to overlook this simple fact. Having the inside measure in a good “gambling” yard can dramatically increase your profits. We are NOT interested in the yards that everyone knows, we should look for those that tend to keep their cards close to their chest. A “bet” horse is of no use to us when all Tom, Dick and Harry are involved. The price will crash and they will invariably FAIL anyway.
Jockey’s are the same but to a lesser extent, so there should be obvious reasons.
Just do a little research and you’ll find that some of the BIGGEST prize winners have been ridden by the BIGGEST jockeys, in terms of fame. Well, there you have it. My TOP 3 TIPS to start getting top price winners. I hope this helps and that your betting bank will see considerable growth over the weeks and months by following these simple tips for success.