Spotting A Winning Horse
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Spotting A Winning Horse
Ed Hawkins (Sports Journalist) gives expert video advice on: How can I spot a winner?; How can I spot a good horse as it walks around the paddock? and more...
What should I look for in a horse's track record?
Obviously, you want to back a horse which has won a lot of races in the past, or finished in the first three. More importantly, look at if the horse has won in similar conditions to those on the race day that you're attending and when you're going to have a bet.
Does the jockey's history make a difference?
Most successful jockeys generally get the best horses to ride. That means the process will contract when someone like Frankie Dettori is on board because he is a famous, well known jockey, because he won so many races. Having a famous jockey also means you have got the best of chance of winning.
What's the optimum age for a race horse?
When it comes to spotting a wining horse, the optimum age for a race horse differs really between flat and steeple chasing. On the flat, a two year old to four year old horse is an optimum age. In contrast, on the steeple chasing, horses can race for longer, takes longer for them to mature and often they would be racing until ten years old.