Appearance and temperament are important, so keep an eye on horse’s ears to see how engaged the horse is with the atmosphere.Īnd there’s nothing wrong with playing a hunch, since after all, it’s just a gamble. One benefit to being at the track is seeing how the horse looks in the paddock or during the pre-race parade. It will initially seem like a lot of numbers and statistics, but tracks and web sites offer instructions on how to read and understand a program. They can be purchased at the track, simulcast venue or a track’s website. DO YOUR HOMEWORKĭetermining who to bet on can start with a daily racing program that lists entrants for each race and information including odds, jockey, trainer, silks, saddle towel color and past performances. But they probably are best left to more seasoned bettors.
A Pick 3 and a Pick 6 are the hardest to predict, leading to rollover jackpots that can be very lucrative. Superfecta bets (picking the first four horses) are also available, as are exotic wagers such as Pick 3 and Pick 6 that requires choosing the winning horses in multiple races. went into the race on 91-1 odds.The 2 win payoff of 184.90 remains a Derby record.
