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Tuesday 17th August 2021
   
How to Pick a Horse: The Right Way

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Whether you are brand new to horse racing betting or have been in the game for a while, you're probably looking for that golden nugget of advice that will help you land a winning bet. While there is no magic bullet for horse betting, there are some time-honored tips to ensure that you will always start each race on the most favorable footing.

What matters is the data. Instead of just looking at the odds or going on whatever the newspaper tells you to bet on, you should be looking at the critical metrics that often determine whether a particular horse will win or not. With that in mind, here are the steps you need to take if you want to pick a horse with a good shot at winning. 

Days Since Last Race

It is essential that the horse you pick is well-rested, without having spent too long out of the game. Among many seasoned pundits, the sweet spot is widely considered to be between 30 and 60 days since the last race. Any more than this and the horse will start to get out of practice. Any less than this and the horse may not have had enough time to recover from the previous race. 

Stall Position

Believe it or not, the stall/gate position of a horse often plays a significant role in the outcome of the race. Bear in mind that many races do not actually begin from the stalls anymore, but that most of the high-profile races do. It is also important to bear in mind that certain races favour specific positions. For example, a short (sprint) race is best suited to an outside stall position. Meanwhile, longer races are better suited to inside stall positions.

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Finishing History 

This one should not come as much of a surprise. Before placing any type of bet on a horse, you should be looking at their recent finishing history. This does not mean simply choosing the horse with the most first-place finishes. Rather, it means taking a holistic approach and seeing which horses tend to finish well in particular conditions. For this, you can find everything you need from an in-depth horse racing betting platform like bet365, which has detailed roundups of any horse and race that you could possibly want to wager on.

Previous Distance

Choosing the right horse is all about getting to know that horse and understanding where they perform the best. A key indicator of this is distance, which will always be noted on any horse racing form. If you want to bet on a sprint race, look to see the previous distance of any horse you are considering betting on. You can see for yourself whether a horse has been historically successful in sprint or long races and use this information to make a more informed wager. 

If you're trying to put together a sustainable horse betting strategy, the data is everything. By understanding the kind of metrics that inform odds at the bookies, you can become a better, more successful punter. 

 

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