Looking For A Winning Horse Racing Sytem? Articles | Gambling

By: Richard Bleuze

Here's a system that while very simple, works for me. It invovles establishing the proper bankroll, checking out the races' favorite, narrowing down contenders, imagining the outcome of the race, and making adjustments.

1. Establish your bankroll.  Your bankroll should be an amount your comfortable with. Determine the percentage of your bankroll you are willing to invest on any particular race. This is the cornerstone to any successful horse racing system.

2. Assess the favorite. In your initial overview of a race, attempt to determine whether the favorite is solid or vulnerable. Don't waste time on races where the favorite looks tough and concentrate on those events where the chalk can be erased. Three-to-five is a good number if concentrating on one track but this number can go up or down based on the opportunities available.

3. Pick your contenters. Employing whatever handicapping methods you prefer, establish the order of preference for your contenders. Make a value line to help in your ultimate on-track decisions.

4. Use your imagination. Attempt to visualize how a race will be run and don't be afraid to go against the flow.

5. Plan your day. Eliminate the un-playable races and sketch out a battle plan on paper with potential win bets, singles, exotic wagers, etc. In other words, have an idea of what you are going to do before you go to the track. Let your horse racing system guide you.

6. Don't waffle. Once you're in the thick of the action, stick to your guns. Let the toteboard determine your final moves and not the guy at the corner bar.  It's your money and you should make it or lose it on the basis of your own opinions.

7. Apply disciplines money management. Don't press when you lose or increase your wagers when you win. Protect your bankroll and don't be overly aggressive. Only the long term matters.

8. Adjust when it makes sense. Be willing to change your thinking if evidence warrants. Perhaps a strong bias has appeared. Maybe your top selection is grossly overbet. Be prepared to move on.

9. Have patience and have fun. Keep your composure and keep your sense of humor. This is the most important component of any horse racing system!

I'm ready to place a bet on the winning horse!