How to Choose a Winning Horse in 2022

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The 2022 horse racing season is heating up, and the best horse racing events are about to happen. Some of these events are more prestigious than others, and some offer more excitement for the spectators. Regardless of the event, though, there is always a certain air of excitement and anticipation surrounding horse racing. The Cheltenham Festival, for example, is the highlight of the year, and if you want to learn more about it you can check out the British Racecourses’ guide. And no matter what event you will attend, or you just want to bet from the comfort of your home, you need to know how to choose the right horse. Here are some tips to help you out. First, consider the horse’s pedigree. You want a horse that has a strong bloodline and a good track record. Next, look at the horse’s fitness level. Make sure that it is in good shape and has been well-trained. Finally, assess the competition. Many great horses are running in the race, but only one can win. So, do your research and make your pick!

Look at the Horse on the Day

If you want to choose a winning horse, then one of the most important things you will need to do is to examine the horse, or horses, you are thinking of betting on, on the day of the race. There is so much information that you can get from just looking at the horse, and if you know what to look out for, you will be able to pick a winner.

For example, if you want to know what head space the horse is in, pay attention to how it behaves in the stables. A nervous horse will be sweating profusely, as well as biting, rearing, walking around in circles, or pacing. This type of horse shouldn’t be bet on since it is using a lot of its energy before the race. If you want to know if the horse is feeling unwell, pay attention to how much it is sweating around the kidney area. In terms of fitness, generally a horse that has a very dull coat isn’t very fit.

Rest Periods and Fitness

The next thing that you are going to want to pay attention to when choosing a winning horse is when did it last have a break, and whether or not it is fit. In terms of when it last had a break, there are many theories. Some people say that a horse that has had a break will run better, and some say it won’t. Well, it’s a yes and no. Horses need breaks for longevity, so if they have great form it will help to retain it. However, if a horse has had a long break, it will take a few races to get back into form.

In terms of fitness, while this is important, it also depends on a few other things. For example, what quality of horses is your horse going to be racing against? An unfit horse from a higher class will beat a fit horse from a lower class, if the race isn’t too long.

The Going

Perhaps one of the most important things you will need to research is the going of the track that the horse will be racing on, and the previous races the horse has had. These two elements play vital roles in picking a winner, if you know what to look for. The going describes the condition of the track the race will take place on. It could be described as good, soft, hard, firm, and more, but you can break it down to wet or dry.

Knowing this is important, especially when you pair it with the previous races the horse has taken part in. Why? Because some horses do very well on one track, and not so well on another, and a large contributing factor to that is the going. This means you should find out what surface the horse prefers, and which it doesn’t.

The Jockey and Trainer

Finally, the last consideration you will need to make when choosing a winning horse is the jockey and the trainer. If you have been betting on horses for long enough, you will begin to see patterns. For example, you might see that a specific jockey will win at specific tracks or races, especially when paired with specific horses.

More than this, you might also notice that certain jockeys will win more often when paired with horses that have had specific trainers. Finding these patterns, and knowing which combinations produce winning results is key to choosing winning horses.

 

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Legalized Gambling Jeopardizing College Athletics – Is It True?

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In college the educating system tries to be as updated as possible and since we are in the globalization era, certain rules belonging to the old school are now easier to break in order to allow some vanguard adaptation to the learning process of the pupils.

Is It A Good Idea?

Now in college such kind of exceptions could be a lot more serious than in any other studying environment, and we are not talking about little changes like allowing to use cellphones in class or letting students go out of the classroom to have other learning experiences.

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Instead, we talk about real changes such as allowing the students at campus to legally gamble on the athletes in their alma mater.

This is what is causing some people to declare it as “jeopardizing college and its athletics”, a very bold statement that could compromise the reputation of such institution and tarnish the college experience of the students.

1992 Was the Decisive Year

To go a little deeper into this subject, since 1992 it was determined that gambling on athletes’ performances was deeply banned in the United States, a country with a very complex law system that not many are able to trick or cheat. Then, why is there now a rumor circulating that gambling on college athletes will be legalized? It is because this change may happen earlier than we may think.

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At the start of the summer of 2018 it began to be considered as a possibility to allow gambling on college athletes of college institutions of Los Angeles, with the intention of creating a bigger income and budget to the institutions themselves, which would be the ones managing the betting system.

A New Chance Is Offered

As a consequence, some gambling experts have stated that this may represent a new opened door to the world of sports betting and that they feel pretty excited since it was announced.

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However, some institutions stated that they don’t agree at all with the creation of spaces of such questionable practice, that also compromises the reputation of the college, as well as its teachers and student bodies.

In fact, they have stated that it is necessary to stop these kinds of hobbies instead of starting to even consider adding gambling to such a determinant life period such as college. “Do we want a society that teaches our young to depend on risks? What kind of society do you directors expect from this kind of education?”

Those were the rough words of a law professor that is preparing the students to fight against the gambling legalization in college, by exposing its fallacies.

This is a subject that still needs a lot of analysis to have a determined conclusion about whether gambling on college athletes is acceptable or not. Now it is your turn to think and share with us what are your thoughts on this matter?

This may be a cause of worry for society, a wake-up call to become aware of what is happening in our educational system and the law under the globalization of our civilization. Don’t be afraid and be part of the discussion.

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The 4 Best NBA Teams to Bet on This Season

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If you have been watching the basketball scene lately, you probably know that there has been a lot of activity in the NBA Free Agency recently. Certain teams have done a great job just like last season, while others have done things differently. It is time to look forward during this promising period.

If you are a basketball fan who just so happens to enjoy betting on the sport, you’re in luck. Keep reading to find out the 4 best teams in the NBA to keep in sight this season.

New Orleans Pelicans

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Even though the Pelicans lost an important part of their initial alignment, referring to DeMarcus Cousins and Rajon Rondo, this is far from being a terrible situation for the team of New Orleans this summer, which must adopt the identity that was very helpful and worked excellently during the final stretch.

Houston Rockets

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No one excludes the Rockets this time. They have done a respectable job so far, highlighting the fact that they had a clean 42-3 record with James Harden, Capela, and Paul, together playing the previous season. Also, its support team, has taken a big push to bring the team up to the top of the ranking.

Toronto Raptors

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The NBA Free Agency made successful management of the Raptors by withdrawing LeBron James out of the deal. This movement only becomes relevant if the Toronto team operates focusing on winning now, and the previous season indicates that this is the way forward, although the Raptors are not the only club with this strategy.

Denver Nuggets

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The Denver Nuggets are a team with great potential, they just need some adjustments in their defense to become an admirable contender. It could help to add a couple more Guards and maybe a multi-position defender on the sides, with this move, a clean climb to the top could be achieved.

During each basketball season, several events help us to appreciate the perspective of the NBA, such as LeBron James joining the Lakers, The Houston Rockets acquiring Carmelo Anthony, or Kawhi Leonard entering the Raptors.

With the great teams mentioned in this list, you will have a convenient strategy for your betting game now.

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Sports Betting May Compromise Athletes’ Safety and Privacy

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Sports betting is nowadays a usual practice for many fans. But some athletes are now concerned about the consequences such practice may have and lately it has been discovered that actually this common practice also affects two important aspects of an athlete’s life.

Their safety, and most importantly theirs and their loved ones’ privacy, and this has in turn also affected the sportsbooks, oddsmakers and bettors themselves, not to mention the fans that enjoy the sport for what it is.

Find the winner

On one hand, when trying to bet on the best athlete a bettor tries to identify the sport player record concerning the competitions they have won. No matter the sport we are talking about, all that a betting gamer wants to do is to ensure that he is going to bet on the winner.

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Of course, trying to do such thing implies also investigating the athlete’s personal life and even his entire biography, and not only the information available on the internet. In some cases they have tried to stalk the athlete’s family and even try to fish for inside information from trainers, and sadly sometimes they allow this kind of research just for the money.

Cheat the odd and win

On the other hand, there are a few that are actually dedicated to cheat the betting odds by trying to affect an athlete’s performance. In those particular cases they are criminals and pose a real danger for athletes because they can even attempt to harm the athlete that they want to lose.

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Their argument is that if the athlete has the best record in the sport, then knowing they are going to lose and being able to bet on the opponent could give them an incredible profit.

Betting has always been a controversial affair, and now you know how badly sports betting can potentially affect an athlete’s safety and privacy.

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