Statistics in Horse Racing Betting & How to Use Them

When you are placing bets on horse racing, there are a number of statistics out there that can help you pick out your selections. These will point you in the right direction, and if you are lucky you will drop on a vital piece of information that will lead you to a winner. Here are 10 different stats that you should look out for that will help you with your horse racing betting.

The Horse

#1 The Trip

Is your horse proven over the distance? Races are ran over many different distances and horses will change their distance regularly. Some horses are versatile, while others will only perform well at one distance. Is your selection proven over the distance this race is at, and does that give you confidence?

#2 Course Record

Has your horse ran at this course before, and if they have what is their record like? Racecourses are very different, and those that have unique characteristics are the ones that you need to look out for in particular. If a horse has shown a liking for a course then it can often give you the confidence you need to back it.

#3 Distance Travelled

How far has your horse travelled to take part in this race? If a horse travels hundreds of miles, this can cost a lot of money, on top of the race entry fee. Horses don’t travel for nothing, and if you find out that a horse has travelled a long way, it can often be a sign that the horse has a good chance.

#4 Race Class

What is the class of the upcoming race, compared to the other races it has ran in before? If your horse is dropping in class, that may be a signal worth noting, but also running in the same class as it has done before, if it has ran well, can be worth noting.

#5 The Betting

Has your horse started favourite in recent outings? This can often be a sign that connections of the horse think their horse is a good one and capable of winning, so they keep backing it in the hope that they can win a bet when the horse wins.

The Trainer

#6 Trainer Form

Is your trainer in good recent form, or are they struggling? Horse racing trainers will not be able to keep up great form all season long, but when they do hit form it can often be a sign that their horses should be backed.

#7 Course Record

Does your trainer send many runners to the course, and have they got a good record? Trainers will have their own favourite racecourses, so it always pays to look at the form of the trainer at the course and see how they have done in recent years.

#8 Trainer’s Other Runners

Does your trainer have another runner in the race? If so take a look at the jockey bookings and the betting moves on each one. This can often show whether the yard fancy one horse ahead of the other, so you can use this to your advantage.

#9 Race Record

Does your trainer have a good record in the race in question? Often trainers will target a good horse at particular races throughout the season and this can be an indication as to whether they think your horse has a good chance or not.

The Jockey

#10 Course Record

Just like trainers, jockeys will have their favourite tracks that they ride well on and it can be advantageous to know about this. If your horse has a top jockey on board and one who rides the track well, this can often be a positive.