If you’re a seasoned handicapper, you know that there are plenty of ways to make a profit in a horse race. However, you might be wondering which types of races are worth betting on. Here are four of the most popular types of races: BREEZE, BRIDGE-JUMPER, BULLET, and RAIL RUNNER. This guide will help you make the right decision and bet the winner of the race.
BREEZE
The Cristal Breeze was born in Ireland in 2016 and is a two-year-old race horse. She is by Gale Force Ten and out of the mare Sapphire Spray. Trainer Kris Lees saddled the filly, which has earned upwards of $150,000. She settled in midfield before letting down strongly in the final 200 metres. She traveled deep and sat on the rail, winning the $150,000 Suez McKellar Mile at Ballarat.
BRIDGE-JUMPER
Whether you’re betting the big favorite in a bridge jumper horse race, or betting all other horses to show, there is one thing you should know: the stakes for these races are usually high. While they’re certainly not the most lucrative horse races, they can result in oversize payoffs. That’s why you should bet all other horses to show. Then, when the heavy favorite doesn’t show, you can bet all the other horses to show, for a long score.
BULLET
The Bulletin is a 6-year-old chestnut gelding trained by Mitchell Beer. He is a son of City Zip out of Sue’s Good News. His dam is a daughter of Sacred Heart, a winner of the Gr. 1 Classic at Sandown Park. Bulletin has earned $928,870 over his career. Bulletin’s owners are Ms. C K Ward, W.R. Beale, and C. Oblescuk.
RAIL RUNNER
A quarter mile is 1320 feet, or 440 yards, and the quarter pole is positioned one-quarter mile from the finish line. A quinella wager involves the first two finishers in either order. The rabbit, also known as the pacemaker, is placed in the race for the benefit of a fast-finishing stable mate. The ridden horse is called a Rig. The following are some things to look for when you’re analyzing a RAIL RUNNER horse race.
WORK
The WORK of a horse race is a key component of the betting process. Whether a horse is a favorite or a longshot, a workout will indicate his ability to perform well in a particular race. The Official Starter opens the starting gates. The buzzer used to close the betting will signal the start of the race. When a horse has worked out at a particular pace, it is considered a “bullet work” and is the most heavily bet horse in a particular race.
FALSE FAVORITE
A FALSE FAVORITE horse race is one that is expected to win but doesn’t actually come close to winning. It isn’t necessarily a bad idea to back a favourite but you should be aware of the risks of betting on a favourite in a big race. All kinds of things can affect a big race, including the jockey and the draw. This is where thorough research is vital.