There are many styles, many tactics and many experts in the field of horse race betting but there are some golden rules which you must abide by to ensure that you at least stand a chance of winning and enjoy your pastime.
1. Don’t bet more than you can afford to lose as this is a recipe for disaster.
2. If it looks too good to be true, it probably is – if a price moves out sharply there is something afoot.
3. Follow the money. Watch for horses which are attracting substantial money just prior to the off.
4. Keep a record of your bets so you know if you are up or down.
5. Don’t bet for the sake of it, keep your money for something worth betting on.
6. Don’t bet in markets which you are not familiar with.
7. Never bet with your heart, always bet with your head. We all love a happy ending but very few ever happen.
8. If you are tired stop betting. When you are tired your judgement can waiver and you are unlikely to do well.
9. Look for special situations. If a well known jockey has travelled hundreds of miles for one ride, you know the horse is well fancied.
10. Make use of the many deposit bonuses on offer, after all why would you want to turn down free money?
There are many styles, many tactics and many experts in the field of horse race betting but there are some golden rules which you must abide by to ensure that you at least stand a chance of winning and enjoy your pastime.