Horse Racing System Secrets - Handicapping & Appearance

Handicapping is a very complex process involving a myriad of possible variables that can overwhelm and frustrate even the advanced horse player.

That being said, I'm going to go over several popular handicapping strategies here that you can use to try and find value in the races. These are certainly not all of the handicapping ideas and strategies, and depending upon your particular favorite strategy, some will be more important to you than others.

First of all, I will outline a few major handicapping strategies that people employ. Horse bettors generally find a niche that they decide they will watch closely and attempt to become an expert in so that they might gain their edge based on that.

It would be nearly impossible to keep track of all handicapping variables and angles at once.

So it makes more sense for the average and even advanced player to find one or two areas of focus that they will spend more time on. Then, the angles and value plays associated with those strategies will be more obvious when they appear to these bettors.

Appearance

Many old-school track enthusiasts tout appearance as one of the main overlooked factors in horse racing today.

The fact it is with online betting and the ability to play the horses without ever going to the race track, bettors are less likely to actually see the horses.

If you are fortunate enough to be at the track and able to see the horses in the paddock and walking ring before the race, then here are some things to look for.

The horse should look healthy. It should have a nice bright shiny coat that lies down evenly. The ears should be pricked.

What you don't want is a horse that looks unhealthy - a coat looks dull or you can see the horse's ribs.

You don't want to see a lot of sweat - especially kidney sweat between the flanks. You also do not want a horse that seems overly nervous, unruly or out of control.



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