Horse Racing
Horse racing has been loved all over the world since ancient times.
Horse racing competitions, where people compete for speed, were already held in ancient Rome, so it can be said to be a sport with very ancient origins. In medieval Europe, in England and France, horse races were also held among aristocrats. It's interesting that just as aristocrats value their bloodlines, bloodlines are also important for producing good horses.
A famous horse racing race is the "Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe" in France, but other countries also hold large races, and horse racing is a popular sport worldwide. The "Royal Ascot" in England and the "Arima Kinen" in Japan are also famous. In particular, Japanese horse racing has a variety of ways to buy betting tickets, which is unique and interesting compared to bookmakers.
It's also impressive to see a powerful horse running up close. Just watching a horse that is twice the size of a person galloping is exciting. When they make a sudden spurt from the back in the second half of the race, they are quite fast.
Main types of horse racing betting
Horse racing bookmakers have a wide variety of bets, from simple win/loss predictions to unique ones, so here are some of them.
- Win
- A bet to predict which horse will come first in the race. It's a simple bet to predict one horse that will be the "winner," so it's easy to understand, but it's difficult to guess the first place horse out of 10 or more horses that will run.
- Place
- It doesn't have to be first place, as long as it comes in high. It's a pretty easy bet to win, as it can come in between first and a few places. However, the odds are low. It usually applies to first to third place. Recommended for horse racing beginners.
- Exacta
- A bet to predict which horse will come first and second in the race, in that order. It's difficult to guess, but the odds are high, so you can expect a high payout.
There is also a bet called "exacta" in Japanese horse racing, and this is the same thing. - Trifecta
- This is even more difficult than the previous one. This is a bet where you predict the horses that will come in the top three in the order they should. If you get it right, you will receive a very high payout, but it is very difficult to get it right.
- Accumulator
- Instead of betting on a specific race, you combine multiple races into one bet.
This is a bet where you "predict the winner of all four races." Of course, it is difficult to get it right because you have to meet all multiple conditions, but it is a romantic bet because the odds when looking at each one individually are all calculated by multiplication.
Strategies for hitting the mark with horse racing bookmakers
It's important to know the horses, the races, and the jockeys. Just like people, horses have strengths and weaknesses. Some are good at long distances, some are good at short distances. Some are good on grass courses. Some don't like the rain. The skill and strategy of the jockey are also important factors, but knowing the horses is the shortcut to increasing your chances of winning.
The horse's condition is also announced before the race, so start by looking at that data. No matter how talented the horse or jockey is, there is no guarantee of victory. There have been many horses in the past that suddenly lost their form and were unable to perform to their full potential. It's especially good to keep a close eye on the horse's condition so you don't miss it.