Betting Tips
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Watch out also for top jockeys riding in a handicap at their
natural weight. On many courses although the draw maybe of some
importance, in sprints it may not be and we do not always need
to take it into account but on others its effect is so marked
that it is one of the first things we have to consider.
Fortunately the experts in the papers make us fully aware of
the hazards, or advantages, of the draw at the tracks where it
is important. So you must always give this ample consideration,
in fact you should monitor it carefully as changes in the going
could alter the effects of the draw from one day to the next on
the same course.
This is where the Racing Post really excels; its betting
forecast is what many bookmakers on course use to start laying
their prices. A comparison of the first show in the betting
shops against the Racing Posts forecast can give you an idea of
horses that have been supported prior to the opening prices
going on the boards.
This is a very important point to watch as you can soon see
what is fancied and what isn’t. Ideally your horse should be
proven over the trip for which you are considering it. A horse
staying on strongly at the finish could stay further. Horses
that show good pace and then fade probably need a reduction in
distance.