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Horse racing is exciting, glamorous and rewarding but it can also be horribly confusing for those who don't know a filly from a gelding. But don't fear, VideoJug has studied the form so you don't have to, and whether you want to know how to pick a winner, what to wear to a race course or what on earth a 'nap' is you'll find the answers in our comprehensive guide to horse racing. Have we got world-renowned experts giving you the full SP on all horse racing matters and everything to do with gambling on the horses? You bet!

Films and Articles:

How To Place A Bet At A High Street Bookie

How To Place A Bet At A High Street Bookie

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How To Understand A Race Card

How To Understand A Race Card

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How To Place An Accumulator Bet

How To Place An Accumulator Bet

Views: 1,671
Rupert Adams Top Betting Tip

Rupert Adams' Top Betting Tip

Views: 1,951
How To Place An Each Way Bet

How To Place An Each Way Bet

Views: 2,514
How To Spot A Winning Horse

How To Spot A Winning Horse

Views: 966
How To Calculate Your Potential Winnings

How To Calculate Your Potential Winnings

Views: 3,486
How To Understand Odds And Win

How To Understand Odds And Win

Views: 2,819
How To Bet On Football

How To Bet On Football

Views: 1,847
How To Place A Special Bet

How To Place A Special Bet

Views: 1,164
How To Place A Forecast Or Tricast Bet

How To Place A Forecast Or Tricast Bet

Views: 1,500
How To Write Out A Betting Slip

How To Write Out A Betting Slip

Views: 2,382
How To Bet With A Bookie At A Racecourse

How To Bet With A Bookie At A Racecourse

Views: 86
How To Bet On The Tote

How To Bet On The Tote

Views: 117
How To Win Half A Million With Jackpotjoy.com

How To Win Half A Million With Jackpotjoy.com

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Questions Answered by our Experts

Ed Hawkins
Ed Hawkins-Sports Journalist
Meet the Expert 
Horse Racing Explained 
  1. Ed Hawkins
  2. Where can I see horse racing? 
  3. What sex of horse is best for racing? 
  4. How can I find out when horse races are on? 
  5. Do I have to pay to go to the races? 
  6. Is racing just for posh people? 
  7. How much are race horses worth? 
  8. What should I wear to a horse racing event? 
  9. Where can I get tips? 
  10. What's the difference between flat racing and steeple chasing? 
  11. What makes a good flat race horse? 
  12. What makes a good steeple chaser? 
Horse Racing Terminology 
  1. Ed Hawkins
  2. What is a handicap race? 
  3. What is 'reading the form'? 
  4. What is 'the going'? 
  5. What does 'good to firm' mean? 
  6. What does 'Bar' mean? 
  7. What is a Nap? 
  8. What is a stake? 
  9. What is the Starting Price? 
  10. What is The Tote? 
  11. What is 'booking on the rails'? 
  12. What is Ante Post Betting? 
  13. What do 'Evens' or 'Even Money' refer to? 
  14. What are silks? 

Popular Questions

  • What should I wear to a horse racing event?
  • Where can I get tips?
  • What is a handicap race?
  • What is 'the going'?
  • What does 'good to firm' mean?
  • What do 'Evens' or 'Even Money' refer to?
  • What is 'betting each way'?
  • When should I place a bet on the nose?
  • What's a spread bet?
  • When should I place a spread bet?
  • When is a bet 'odds on'?
  • Why is one horse the favourite?
  • Can I bet on more than one horse in the same race?
  • How do I collect my winnings?
  • How can I spot a winner?
  • How can I spot a good horse as it walks around the paddock?
Types Of Bet 
  1. Ed Hawkins
  2. What is 'betting each way'? 
  3. When should I place an each way bet? 
  4. What is 'betting on the nose'? 
  5. When should I place a bet on the nose? 
  6. What's an accumulator bet? 
  7. When should I place an accumulator bet? 
  8. What's a spread bet? 
  9. When should I place a spread bet? 
  10. When do each way bets get paid out for fourth place? 
  11. When is a bet 'odds on'? 
  12. What is a Forecast bet? 
  13. When should I place a Forecast bet? 
  14. What is a Tricast bet? 
  15. When should I place a Tricast bet? 
Placing A Bet 
  1. Ed Hawkins
  2. How do I place a bet on a horse? 
  3. Where can I place a bet on a horse? 
  4. I'm new to betting - what's the best bet to get me started? 
  5. Why is one horse the favourite? 
  6. What's the difference between betting at the trackside or in a bookies? 
  7. What's the maximum amount of money I can bet on a horse? 
  8. Can I bet on more than one horse in the same race? 
  9. How do I collect my winnings? 
Spotting A Winning Horse 
  1. Ed Hawkins
  2. How can I spot a winner? 
  3. How can I spot a good horse as it walks around the paddock? 
  4. What should I look for in a horse's track record? 
  5. Does the jockey's history make a difference? 
  6. What's the optimum age for a race horse? 

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