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Horse & Dog Tips for newbies?

Kutcher

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What tips or betting advice would you give a complete noob who wants to learn how to bet on the horses for profit?
 

lordcole

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How about first going to these races just to have a feel of what goes on? After you have familiarized yourself enough, try placing the small bets. Get enough history about the horses and races but don't be overambitious.
 
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Tolly

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Start with small bets, just a dollar or so to get the feel of it and learn the process. If you're looking to make a profit don't start making larger bets until you're familiar with the in-and-outs of the bookies or track, and you've discovered what sources are reliable for a horse's form or details of the track. Develop a working approach first before you put the serious money on it.
 

zohan

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A lot of the times, newbies are so excited about gambling on horses and so they will look for information everywhere then get confused along the way. It pays to be calm and patient. Take your time to learn the basics then make baby steps. That is the best way to learn and above all, always listen to your gut instinct.
 

QueenOfHearts

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Sounds like there is a lot to learn before one can be confident or even competent enough to place their first bet. Where would one gather all that information from?
 

Kutcher

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Thanks for the advice, guys. I think you're right about first going to the actual races and getting a feel for the action and what goes on there and then starting with the smallest bets possible while learning the technical aspects of betting.
 

Koontz

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I've been to the races before, and I will say this much: To each their own. I guess that is just the kind of thing that appeals to some, but certainly not all people. If you find that it's something that resonates with you, then good. You can start learning from there.
 

June

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I am very against most types of animal racing because many owners simply abuse their animals. As long as there is a connection with the animals from the owners/caretakers, animals really like to compete. I just wish everyone could be a great owner/caretaker and it could be proved when abuse happens. I guess I'm just a softy.
 

zephyr 12

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Start small with sure bets. A longshot is for gamblers who have been in the game for years, if not decades, who can research into the horse, the pedigree, the owner and the jockey......place the bet and win big.

But for beginners........go for the best odds, have fun and learn as much as you can.
 

MonkeyGirl

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I need to follow this thread as I am useless at horse racing. I end up picking them based purely on their name or what colour the jockey is wearing (which apparently is NOT the way to do it....!)
 
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