Horse racing is a very exciting and lucrative sport. Anyone who hasnt been to a good track is missing out. Winning lots of money at horse racing is very possible. In fact, it tends to get overlooked in the sports betting world. Think about this. If you were going to wager on a baseball team that was far better than the team it was facing, you might have to lay down $2.50 to $3.00 to win $1. In horse racing, you can often wager on a horse thats superior to the rest of the field (even a small field) and receive a much better line.
Since this is a primer, lets talk about the basics of horse racing itself. A horse race can consist of two or more horses. The field, as it is called, varies from race to race. There are three main finishing points in any horse raceWin, Place and Show. Win is of course first place. Second place is called Place and Show is third. These three spots are known as in the money. A horse that doesnt finish in the money is referred to as also ran.
Horse racing offers a plethora of wagering options. For instance, one can wager on a horse to win, place and showalso called across the boardor any mixture of the three. There are also other wagers,...