Horse racing has been bet on for centuries and today is a billion dollar industry with thousands of enthusiasts betting on the outcome of horse races on a daily basis. Most people that are new to betting on horse racing tend to bet on the major races of the season only. The major races of the season always have lots of coverage and it’s easier to find information on the races that will help you handicap the event. As you become a more experienced handicapper you can bet on the daily races found at many of the race tracks around the world.

If you’re new to betting on horse racing and you just want to test out the waters a little bit with a few of the major races then I would recommend betting on the Triple Crown races for Thoroughbreds. These three races are easily the most popular horse races of the year and millions of people tune in to watch them. Many celebrities attend these horse races and some of them even place small wagers on the races for entertainment. The three major races that you want to mark down on your calendar are as followed.

* Kentucky Derby
* Preakness Stakes
* Belmont Stakes

With horse racing popular in many parts of the world you may already have experience with the tracks in your area. The races above are all races in the United States, but basically anyone that is a horse racing fan has watched them. If you live near horse racing tracks you can find out whether or not you can bet on the races through your sportsbook. A lot of the horse racing sportsbooks nowadays allow you to bet on dozens of tracks throughout the year. It’s smart to follow only one track at a time so you can learn the ins and outs of the horses and jockeys. If you try betting on events where you have no clue about the horses and jockeys you’ll find that your results will suffer.

If you’re following any websites that offer you horse racing picks or previews on races make sure you do your own due diligence before placing a bet. You never want to bet on someone else’s pick unless you’ve done your own research and agree with the pick. Before you begin betting on horse racing you’ll need to learn the different types of horse racing bets. In horse racing there are a lot of bets you can make although most of them don’t offer much value. I usually only bet a few of the bets such as what horse I think will win the race plus the show and place bets. In a show bet the horse needs to finish in first or second and in a place bet the horse needs to finish in first, second or third.

Horse racing tips can be really profitable, but it does take a lot of work. You aren’t going to be able to make a few bets and expect to win a lot of money. You need to research the races you want to bet on and even then it’s still a gamble and there is always a risk your horse is going to lose.