BEATING THE BOOKIES
BETTING TIPS AND TRICKS
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This ebook has been created to give you an insight how the bookies work and make there profits. Throughout this guide you will find many tips and tricks to help you beat the bookies. You will also learn how to bet and what methods are best in what situations.
contents
1. 10 golden rules of betting
2. Bookmaker facts
3. How to bet
4. practical examples of betting and variations
5. UK bets – each way bets
6. Horse racing tips
7. How to place bets and win on the horses
8. Glossary
The 10 golden rules of betting
1:Never Gamble More Than You Can Afford To Lose
2: Try To Be Selective With Your Betting
3: Some Events Are Impossible To Predict The Outcome Of, So Leave Them Alone
4: Before Laying Out Your Hard Earned Money, Make Certain That All The Odds Are In Your Favour
5: In Horse Racing Don”t Bet When The Ground Is Changing. Bet Only When It Has Been Constant Long Enough To Make The Form Reliable.
6: The Sporting Paper Is The Gambling Person”s Bible, But Don”t Let It Take You Over
7: Never Let Gambling Interfere With Your Work
8: Patience & Discipline Are The Only Two Words To Make You Successful
9: Make Sure You Will Be Able To Cope With A Big Win
10: Always Remember, Bookmakers Are A Convenience You Need
Bookmaker facts
Fact 1: Bookmakers regularly inflate the odds against favourite teams.
It is a well-known fact in the industry that the betting-public suffers from “favouritis” and would frequently put their money on favourite teams even when the odds are stacked unfairly against them.
Fact 2: Did you know that the world”s largest online bookmaker is a sponsor of 7 football clubs in the EPL?
Imagine the kind of inside information they would have access to, being chummy with the club owners and all.
Fact 3: Bookmakers pay top dollar to marketeers to refer individuals to merely open an account with them.
On top of that, just think of all the online casinos and bookmakers that offer you $100-$200 free bets when you open an account with them. That”s how confident they are that you will lose (and lose big) in the long run. It”s more than just the spread they”re looking at…
IN SHORT
BOOKMAKERS KNOW ENOUGH TO KEEP YOU WINNING FROM TIME TO TIME BUT STILL BE LOSING YOUR HARD-EARNED MONEY TO THEM IN THE LONG RUN…
That doesnt mean gambling is purely a mugs game. If you follow the ten golden rules and dont place silly bets you can make a healthy living of gambling, indeed there are thousands of profesional gamblers doing that right now.
Some work from home sitting at there computers , others still enjoy to stand in the bookies waiting for there win, I personaly enjoy the atmosphere of a race day where the odds can be greatly in your favour if you have done your homework.
There are plenty of betting systems/strategies all across the web and on every other page of the racing pages. I have used most of these in my line of work, some are good, some are bad. Always ask the seller to substantiate any claims of winnings. These systems claim a strike rate of anything between 36% and 85%. If you want to spend money on these systems you can learn a lot from them and if you implement certain things from different systems you can easily create your unique system that works around your lifestyle.
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How to bet
Betting is done through Sports books or Sportsbooks (US) and Bookmakers (UK) entities that accept bets. You can bet on the outcome of horse races and several sporting events.
To place a bet, you go to a sportsbook, physical or online. You could also bet over the phone with many sportsbooks. Note that a sportsbook is not the same as an oddsmaker. The sports book simply accepts sports bets. An oddsmaker is a person who sets the betting odds.
You need to state what you are betting on by making a selection, the type of bet and the amount you are wagering. Your selection will obviously depend on the odds offered, so you will want to examine the range of odds available before you make a decision.
There are many types of bets you can place. Some sportsbooks may offer more betting varieties and combinations than others. Below is a list of the more common types of bets used in horse racing and sport events.
Straight bet or Single or Win bet. This is the simplest and most common bet. You bet on a winner at given odds. You collect only if your chosen horse is the first across the finish line.
Place. A wager for place means you collect if your selected horse finishes either first or second.
Show. The third horse across the finish line. A wager to show means you collect if your selected horse finishes either first, second or third.
Combination Bet. Combinations cover from two to four horses to win in chosen order.
Pick 3. This wager requires the player to pick the winners of three consecutive races. Some race tracks have a rolling pick 3 which is when the player must pick three races in a row and it continues for the next three races.
Pick 6. This wager requires the player to select the winner of six consecutive races prior to the first race of the pick six. Some tracks place the pick six as the first six races, the middle six races, or the last six races. Many tracks have carry over pools for the pick six that can grow to as high as a million dollars.
Quiniela or Reverse Forecast (UK). A bet placed on two horses to finish first and second in either order.
Perfecta or Exacta or Straight Forecast (UK). A bet placed on two horses but they must cross the finish line in exact chosen order.
Trifecta or Tricast or Treble Forecast (UK). A bet placed on three horses to cross the finish line in exact chosen order.
Superfecta. A bet placed on four horses to cross the finish line in exact chosen order.
Daily Double. Similar to an accumulator you select the winners of the first and second races on that day. You must place your bet before the start of the first race.
Jackpot. Pick six winners in six races to share in a Jackpot prize. The rules and prizes will vary from race track to race track.
Parlay or Accumulator. A multiple bet. A kind of “let-it-ride” bet. Making simultaneous selections on two or more races with the intent of pressing the winnings of the first win on the bet of the following race selected, and so on. All the selections made must win for you to win the parlay. If a race is a tie, postponed or cancelled, your parlay is automatically reduced by one selection; a double parlay becomes a straight bet, a triple parlay becomes a double. A parlay bet can yield huge dividends if won.
Future. A bet on a future event. At the start of each season, the sportsbooks give out odds for horses to win a certain event. The odds change as the race date approaches and in most cases get shorter, but if you win you get paid at the original odds that you took. This is possibly one of the most profitable bets if you have considerable knowledge of the race that you are betting on including the jockeys, and a good sense of judgement.
Exotic Bets. Betting on unusual events. Some sports books post odds and take bets on a wide variety of other sports related events and activities. A few others will take bets on just about anything you can think of.
Proposition Bet or Prop Bet. An offer of bets at odds and conditions chosen by the sportsbook, usually on “Exotic” bets.
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Some practical examples of betting and variations
The Daily Double: You win if you pick the winner of the first and second race. To bet you say “$2 daily double on 3 (your pick to win in the first race) and 5 (your pick to win in the second race)”. Your bet must be placed before the start of the first race.
Quiniela: You win if you pick two horses that finish first and second, in either order, in any single race. To bet you say “$2 quiniela, numbers 5 and 6”. If the results of the first two horses are either 5-6 or 6-5, you win.
Quiniela Box: Pick three or more horses. You win if any two of your selections finish first and second. To bet you say “$2 quiniela box on 4,5 and 6”. You are making three separate bets so your minimum bet is $6. If they finish 4-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-5, 5-4 or 5-6, you win. You can box as few as three or as many as the field.
Perfecta: The Perfecta is similar to the Quiniela, except the two horses must finish in the exact order. To bet you say ” $3 Perfecta, 5-6.” Only if the horses finish 5-6 you win.
Straight Trifecta: Pick the first three horses to cross the finish line in exact order. To bet you say “$2 trifecta numbers 7,4 and 5.” Only if they finish 7-4-5 you win.
$1Trifecta Box: Pick three horses to finish first, second and third, in any order. To bet you say “$1 trifecta box 2,3 and 5.” You are actually making six $1 bets, so your total bet is $6. If they finish 2-3-5, 2-5-3, 3-2-5, 3-5-2, 5-2-3 or 5-3-2, you win.
$1Trifecta Key: Pick your favorite horse to win, then two or more others to place and show in any order. To bet you say “$1 trifecta key on 1 with 2 and 3.” You are actually making two $1 bets so your total bet is $2. To win your Key horse must win and the other two must finish either 1-2-3 or 1-3-2.
UK bets – Each Way bets
2-4 runners; no place betting allowed
5-7 runners; 1st and 2nd one quarter the odds
8+ runners; 1st, 2nd and 3rd one fifth odds
Handicaps 12-15 runners; 1st, 2nd and 3rd one quarter odds
Handicaps 16+ runners; 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th one quarter odds
Patent: three selections combined for seven bets (one treble, three doubles and three singles).
Yankee: made up of four selections combined into eleven bets (four trebles, six doubles and a four-horse accumulator).
Super-Yankee: as above, but five selections combined into a total of 26 bets (ten trebles, ten doubles, five four-horse accumulators and a five-timer).
Note: Different countries and different race tracks may have different rules, use different terms for how to bet and also for the types of bets. If unsure, ask the sportsbook or bookmaker when placing a bet.
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Horse Racing tips
Bet only on horses you feel have a good chance of winning.
If you don”t like a horse, don”t bet on it.
Give preference to winners. Choose a horse that has won before.
Avoid betting on a horse that has just moved up in class.
Look for value odds as much as likely winners. If you keep looking for them, you will learn to spot them fairly quickly.
Look for a horse that has a fair chance of winning and is not overly backed. This is usually a good value bet in the long run. On odds of say, 10:1, you need to win once in ten attempts to break even. Anything more is net profit. Horses backed heavily by touting services and computer handicappers may win more often, but are usually poor value bets.
When the track is slow or heavy, give preference to fast starters. Slow, muddy and heavy track conditions usually favor the horse that takes an early lead.
A straight bet is simple, manageable and not too difficult to win. Play it but always weigh up the odds. Avoid favorites and long shots (outsiders) too. Be selective – don”t bet on anything or everything.
When betting straight, consider betting to win and show, or each-way, if the odds are relatively high.
The sportsbooks or bookmakers are very well informed and have a very long experience in determining the odds. Their starting prices are usually excellent indicators as to which horses are likely to be among the first three in a given race. Sometimes the mass of the punters will put a lot of weight and money on a horse which will then go to a false price and because of that the other prices of horses will drift in the market, that is get longer. As a result a horse shown favorite or second favorite in the early starting prices may then drop down the list as the start of the race approaches and his odds improve significantly, that is get longer. This doesn”t always happen but when it does, bet on the horse that was initially favorite. It is always a good value bet and in the long run you should make a profit.
If a horse is heavily backed just a few minutes before the start of the race and his odds are sharply reduced, bet on it. This is a strong indication that somebody has reliable favorable information about the horse that nobody else is aware of.
The horses to look out for in Lightweights Handicap Races are those whose overall form shows that they are capable of winning, regardless of the class of race in which they compete. Two or more wins in the form shown in newspapers are often indication of a possible big win by a low weight. An added bonus is they usually start at big prices.
When making selections, always give preference to a horse that ran recently. A horse that has not raced for several weeks may have suffered some setbacks like an injury or an illness. No matter how good his form was if it is not recent, chances are the horse will not win.
Give an extra point to an experienced jockey on longer distance races (over a mile). A jockey”s ability assumes greater importance as the distance increases. Most apprentices are capable to break a horse fast, which is very good in sprint races, and the majority of their wins are usually accomplished under such circumstances. However, in route races (distance of longer than 1-1/8 miles) they usually do not fare as well. This is not necessarily because they are lacking in basic ability but because they are lacking in the experience needed to properly gauge the pace of a race. An experienced jockey can enable a front-running sprinter to perform as well in route races.
Also, give an extra point to an experienced jockey on hurdle racing than on flat racing. A jockey”s ability becomes even more important in hurdle racing because no matter how fast the horse is if the jockey falls off or the horse pulls up, the race for that horse is over. There is not even a possible second or third place.
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It is best not to replay your winnings, at least not immediately. If you want to be in control, you must put back in your pocket some or most of your winnings.
Do your homework before signing up to an online sportsbook. Four important things you should look for in a sportsbook: Are they members of a known Gambling Association? How quick do they pay out? How accessible is their customer service? What happens when there is a dispute?
How to win at horse racing
The challenge of betting on horses is to collect and analyze information and then make a sound judgement on what to bet on, manageable and not too difficult to win. Play it but always weigh up the odds. Avoid favorites and long shots (outsiders) too. Be selective – don”t bet on anything or everything.
When betting straight, consider betting to win and show, or each-way, if the odds are relatively high.
The sportsbooks or bookmakers are very well informed and have a very long experience in determining the odds. Their starting prices are usually excellent indicators as to which horses are likely to be among the first three in a given race. Sometimes the mass of the punters will put a lot of weight and money on a horse which will then go to a false price and because of that the other prices of horses will drift in the market, that is get longer. As a result a horse shown favorite or second favorite in the early starting prices may then drop down the list as the start of the race approaches and his odds improve significantly, that is get longer. This doesn”t always happen but when it does, bet on the horse that was initially favorite. It is always a good value bet and in the long run you should make a profit.
If a horse is heavily backed just a few minutes before the start of the race and his odds are sharply reduced, bet on it. This is a strong indication that somebody has reliable favorable information about the horse that nobody else is aware of.
The horses to look out for in Lightweights Handicap Races are those whose overall form shows that they are capable of winning, regardless of the class of race in which they compete. Two or more wins in the form shown in newspapers are often indication of a possible big win by a low weight. An added bonus is they usually start at big prices.
When making selections, always give preference to a horse that ran recently. A horse that has not raced for several weeks may have suffered some setbacks like an injury or an illness. No matter how good his form was if it is not recent, chances are the horse will not win.
Give an extra point to an experienced jockey on longer distance races (over a mile). A jockey”s ability assumes greater importance as the distance increases. Most apprentices are capable to break a horse fast, which is very good in sprint races, and the majority of their wins are usually accomplished under such circumstances. However, in route races (distance of longer than 1-1/8 miles) they usually do not fare as well. This is not necessarily because they are lacking in basic ability but because they are lacking in the experience needed to properly gauge the pace of a race. An experienced jockey can enable a front-running sprinter to perform as well in route races.
Also, give an extra point to an experienced jockey on hurdle racing than on flat racing. A jockey”s ability becomes even more important in hurdle racing because no matter how fast the horse is if the jockey falls off or the horse pulls up, the race for that horse is over. There is not even a possible second or third place.
Take a look at www.freewebs.com/lhole for more ideas of how to beat the bookies at there own game
It is best not to replay your winnings, at least not immediately. If you want to be in control, you must put back in your pocket some or most of your winnings.
Do your homework before signing up to an online sportsbook. Four important things you should look for in a sportsbook: Are they members of a known Gambling Association? How quick do they pay out? How accessible is their customer service? What happens when there is a dispute?
How to win at horse racing
The challenge of betting on horses is to collect and analyze information and then make a sound judgement on what to bet on, what type of bet to place and how much. To create an opportunity to be a winner, you need to take into account three main factors, analyze them and act on your findings accordingly. These are:
The odds offer (Price)
The value of the odds (overpriced or underpriced?)
The type of bet (single, multiple, combination, etc.)
The odds offer has to be at least 2:1 to make it worthwhile. If necessary, choose a selection with a slightly higher risk to prop up the price.
The value of the odds must be such that the sportsbook”s commission is to a minimum, if at all. Some selections get “steamed” unnecessarily. When this happens, the “favorite” price lengthens. Take advantage of those situations.
Three type of bets seem to stand out as a sensible combination to use because they are simple, not too difficult to win and have good winning potential: the Straight bet, the Doubles and the Future.
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Glossary
Abandoned – A race meeting which has been cancelled because a club did not receive sufficient nominations to be able to stage it, or because of bad weather which made racing on the track unsafe. All bets placed on abandoned races are fully refunded.
Acceptor – A runner officially listed to start in a race.
Accumulator – (Also, Parlay) A multiple bet. A single stake is used to generate two or more bets in succession. A kind of “let-it-ride” bet. Making simultaneous selections on two or more races with the intent of pressing the winnings of the first win on the bet of the following race selected, and so on. All the selections made must win for you to win the accumulator. The punter makes a series of selections each from a different race or event. Every time a selection wins, the stake plus winnings is put onto the next selection. If any selection loses, the whole bet is lost. Accumulators are also known as doubles, trebles, four-folds, five-folds, six-folds, ten-folds, etc. Ten-folds accumulator is a 10 selections bet of 10 events.
Across The Board – (See “Place”) A bet on a horse to win, place or show. Three wagers combined in one. If the horse wins, the player wins all three wagers, if second, two, and if third, one.
Age – All thoroughbreds count January 1 as their birth date.
Ajax – UK slang term for “Betting Tax”.
All-age Race – A race for two-year-olds and up.
All Out – A horse who is trying to the best of his ability.
Allowances – Reductions in weights to be carried allowed because of certain conditions such as; an apprentice jockey is on a horse, a female horse racing against males, or three-year-olds racing against older horses.
All Weather Racing – Racing that takes place on an artificial surface.
Also Ran – Any selection not finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th in a race or event.
Amateur (rider) – on racecards, their names are prefixed by Mr, Mrs, Captain, etc, five-folds, six-folds, ten-folds, etc. Ten-folds accumulator is a 10 selections bet of 10 events.
Across The Board – (See “Place”) A bet on a horse to win, place or show. Three wagers combined in one. If the horse wins, the player wins all three wagers, if second, two, and if third, one.
Age – All thoroughbreds count January 1 as their birth date.
Ajax – UK slang term for “Betting Tax”.
All-age Race – A race for two-year-olds and up.
All Out – A horse who is trying to the best of his ability.
Allowances – Reductions in weights to be carried allowed because of certain conditions such as; an apprentice jockey is on a horse, a female horse racing against males, or three-year-olds racing against older horses.
All Weather Racing – Racing that takes place on an artificial surface.
Also Ran – Any selection not finishing 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th in a race or event.
Amateur (rider) – on racecards, their names are prefixed by Mr, Mrs, Captain, etc, to indicate their amateur status.
Ante Post – (Also, Futures) Bets placed in advance predicting the outcome of a future event. Ante-post prices are those on major sporting events, usually prior to the day of the event itself. In return for the chance of better odds, punters risk the fact that stakes are not returned if their selection pulls out or is cancelled.
Apprentice – A trainee jockey. An apprentice will usually ride only flat races.
Approximates – The approximate price a horse is quoted at before a race begins. Bookmakers use these approximates as a guide to set their boards.
Arbitrage – Where a variation in odds available allows a punter to back both sides and guarantee a win.
ART – Artificial Turf.
ATS – Against The Spread.
AWT – All weather track.
Baby Race – A race for two-year-olds.
Back – To bet or wager.
Backed – A “backed” horse is one on which lots of bets have been placed.
Backed-In – A horse which is backed-in means that bettors have outlaid a lot of money on that horse, with the result being a decrease in the odds offered.
Back Marker – In a standing start event, which is handicapped, the horse who is given the biggest handicap is known as the backmarker.
Backstretch – The straight way on the far side of the track.
Back Straight – The straight length of the track farthest away from the spectators and the winning post.
Backward – A horse that is either too young or not fully fit.
Banker – (Also, Key) Highly expected to win. The strongest in a multiple selection in a parlay or accumulator. In permutation bets the banker is a selection that must win to guarantee any returns.
Bar Price – Refers to the odds of those runners in a race not quoted with a price during early betting shows. The bar price is the minimum odds for any of those selections not quoted.
Barrier – (Also, Tape) A starting device used in steeple chasing consisting of an elastic band stretched across the racetrack which retracts when released.
Barrier Draw – The ballot held by the race club to decide which starting stall each runner will occupy.
Bat – (Also, Stick) A jockey”s whip.
Beard (US) – A friend or acquaintance or other contact who is used to placing bets so that the bookmakers will not know the identity of the actual bettor. Many top handicappers and persons occupying sensitive positions use this method of wagering.
Bearing In (Out) – Failing to maintain a straight course, veering to the left or right. Can be caused by injury, fatigue, outside distraction, or poor riding. Beeswax – UK slang term for betting tax. Also known as “Bees” or “Ajax”.
Bell Lap – In harness racing, the last lap of a race, signified by the ringing of the bell.
Bet – A transaction in which monies are deposited or guaranteed.
Betting Board – A board used by the bookmaker to display the odds of the horses engaged in a race.
Betting Ring – The main area at a racecourse where the bookmakers operate.
Betting Tax – Tax on a Bookmaker”s turnover. In the UK this is a “Duty” levied on every Pound wagered. Common methods of recouping this by the punter are to deduct tax from returns (winnings) or to pay tax with the stake/wager. In the latter case, no tax is deducted from the punter”s winnings.
Bettor (US) – Someone who places or has a bet. A “Punter” in the UK.
Beyer Number – A handicapping tool, popularized by author Andrew Beyer, assigning a numerical value to each race run by a horse based on final time and track condition. This enables different horses running at different racetracks to be objectively compared.
Bismarck – A favourite which the bookmakers do not expect to win.
Black-type – Boldface type (printed in bold). Horses that have won or been placed are printed in boldface in the listing to easily distinguish them from the rest. Designation for a stakes winner or stakes-placed horse in a sales catalogue.
Blanket Finish – When the horses finish so close to the winning line you could theoretically put a single blanket across them.
Blind Bet – A bet made by a racetrack bookmaker on another horse to divert other bookmakers” attention away from his sizeable betting on his/her main horse thus to avoid a shortening of the odds on the main horse.
Blinkers – A cup-shaped device applied over the sides of the horse”s head near his eyes to limit his vision. This helps to prevent him from swerving away from distracting objects or other horses on either side of him. Blinker cups come in a variety of sizes and shapes to allow as little or as much vision as the trainer feels is appropriate.
Board – Short for “Tote Board” on which odds, betting pools and other race information are displayed.
Bomb(er) – A winning horse sent off at very high odds. Book – A bookmaker”s tally of amounts bet on each competitor, and odds necessary to assure him of profit. Running a “book” is the act of quoting odds and accepting bets on an event and the person doing it is called the “Bookmaker”.
Bookie – (U.K.) Short for bookmaker. The person or shop who accepts bets.
Bookmaker – Person who is licensed to accept bets on the result of an event based on their provision of odds to the customer. (Sportsbook US).
Bottle – UK slang, odds of 2 to 1.
Box – A wagering term denoting a combination bet whereby all possible numeric combinations are covered.
Boxed (in) – To be trapped between other horses.
Bobble – A bad step away from the starting gate, sometimes caused by the ground breaking away from under a horse and causing him to duck his head or go to his knees.
Bolt – Sudden veering from a straight course. Book – A collection of all the bets taken on fixed odds betting events. Bookmaker (Bookie) – A person registered and licensed to bet with the public.
Breakage – Those pennies that are left over in pari-mutuel payoffs which are rounded out to a nickel or dime.
Breeders” Cup – Thoroughbred racing”s year-end championship. Known as Breeders” Cup Day, it consists of eight races conducted on one day at a different racetrack each year with purses and awards totalling $13 million. First run in 1984.
Bridge-Jumper (US) – Bettor who specializes in large show bets on odd-on favourites. Buck (US) – A bet of US$ 100 (also known as a “dollar bet”). Bug Boy – An apprentice rider. Bull Ring – Small racetrack less than one mile around.
Burkington Bertie – 100/30.
Buy Price – In Spread or Index betting, the higher figure quoted by an Index bookmaker. Buy the Rack (US) – Purchase every possible daily-double or other combination ticket.
Canadian – Also known as a Super Yankee. A Canadian is a combination bet consisting of 26 bets with 5 selections in different events. The combination bet is made up of 10 doubles, 10 trebles, five 4-folds and one 5-fold.
Card – Another term for fixture or race meeting.
Carpet – UK slang for Odds of 3 to 1 (also known as “Tres” or “Gimmel”).
Caulk – Projection on the bottom of a shoe to give the horse better traction, especially on a wet track.
Century – GBP? 100 (also known as a “Ton”).
Chalk – Wagering favorite in a race. Dates from the days when on-track bookmakers would write current odds on a chalkboard.
Chalk Player – Bettor who wagers on favorites.
Chase – See “Steeplechase”.
Checked – A horse pulled up by his jockey for an instant because he is cut off or in tight quarters.
Chute – Extension of the backstretch or homestretch to allow a longer straight run.
Client (US) – Purchaser of betting information from horseman or other tipster.
Close (US) – Final odds on a horse (e.g. “closed at 5 to 1”). Confusingly equates to “Starting Price” in the UK.
Closer – A horse that runs best in the latter part of the race (closing race coming from off the pace.
Co-Favorites – (also Co Fav) Where three or more competitors share the status as favorite.
Colors (Colours) – Racing silks, the jacket and cap worn by jockeys. Silks can be generic and provided by the track or specific to one owner.
Colt – An ungelded (entire) male horse four-years-old or younger.
Combination Bet – Selecting any number of teams/horses to finish first and second in either order.
Conditional Jockey – Same as “Apprentice” but also allowed to jump.
Correct Weight – Horses are allocated a weight to carry that is checked before and, for at least
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