How to Bet on Horse Racing

Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in the world, and betting on horse racing is just as popular. If you're new to horse racing and want to get started betting, this guide will teach you everything you need to know.

The first thing you need to do is find a horse racing track. There are horse racing tracks all over the world, and many of them offer live racing. You can also bet on horse racing online, but we'll get to that later.

Once you've found a horse racing track, the next thing you need to do is decide how much you want to bet. There are many different ways to bet on horse racing, but the most common is to bet on a horse to win, place, or show.

If you bet on a horse to win, you're betting that the horse will finish first. If you bet on a horse to place, you're betting that the horse will finish first or second. And if you bet on a horse to show, you're betting that the horse will finish first, second, or third.

The amount you can bet on a horse varies from track to track, but the minimum bet is usually $2.

Now that you know how to bet, it's time to pick a horse. There are many factors to consider when choosing a horse, but the most important is the horse's form.

The best way to determine a horse's form is to look at the horse's past performances. These can be found in the horse's racing program, which is available at the track or online.

When you're looking at a horse's past performances, pay attention to the horse's finishes in similar races. If the horse has finished first in a race that's similar to the one you're betting on, that's a good sign.

You should also look at the horse's jockey and trainer. A good jockey and trainer can make a big difference in a horse's performance.

Once you've picked a horse, it's time to place your bet. You can do this at the track or online.

If you're betting at the track, you'll need to know the race number and the type of bet you want to make. You can find this information on the racing program.

When you place your bet, you'll need to give the teller your race number, the type of bet you're making, and the amount you're betting.

If you're betting online, you'll need to find an online horse racing betting site. Many online sportsbooks offer horse racing betting.

Once you've found a betting site, you'll need to create an account and deposit money into your account. Then you can place your bet.

To bet on a horse, you'll need to know the horse's racing number. You can find this information on the racing program.

When the race is over, the horse with the most points is the winner. If you bet on the winning horse, you'll win money. The amount you win depends on the odds of the horse you bet on.

Horse racing is a great way to have some fun and potentially win some money. Just be sure to gamble responsibly.

 
Frequently Asked Questions

What makes your syndicate different from the other ones out there?

While there a number of excellent partnership groups currently out there, we will specialize in acquiring race-ready horses through private purchases and by focusing on 2-year-old in training sales. We are not experts at picking out unproven yearlings or at buying European imports. Our expertise is watching races from all over the country and trying to find runners with untapped potential at realistic prices, then placing them with high-profile, winning trainers.


Do you mark up the purchase price of a horse before selling it to your syndicate members? 

Absolutely not. What we pay for a horse is what our partners pay. We make a small commission on the purchase price and a small commission on purse earnings but we don't make money unless our partners make money.


How many partners are we talking about? Does every partner have a share in each horse?   

While we hope to acquire a vast number of partners over the years, each horse is treated as its own syndicate, with a limited number of partners on that specific horse. There will likely never be more than five partners to a horse, which gives us a "higher risk, higher reward" business model.


How are the costs divided?

Each partner pays his own proportionate share (based on percentage of ownership) of monthly expenses. Trainer fees, veterinary bills, transportation costs, bookkeeping and all other expenses related to the caretaking of a horse are billed monthly.


What kind of track record do you have?   

Brett Lindenbaum has been one of the West Coast's top bloodstock agents for the last five years, picking out and assisting in the purchase of such Grade I winners as Tough Tiz's Sis, Cry and Catch Me, Sinister Minister, and Downthedustyroad. Lindenbaum will utilize his excellent personal and business relationships with top trainers such as Bob Baffert as he continues to find and purchase future stakes stars for Summit Racing LLC.

     

How do I get started?  

The easiest way is to go to the Contact Us page right here at the website and send us an email. Our mailing address and phone numbers are also listed. We will send out our introduction letter/contract and get you signed on as we "Reach for the Summit" together.

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