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Welcome to Horserace Wagering

Placing a wager on horseracing and cheering for your favorite is fun, but it can be intimidating to those with little or no experience. That’s why New York City OTB has prepared this guide to the basics of horseracing. Knowing the basics will increase your enjoyment, and can increase your chances of winning. The better informed a player is, the better chance he or she will have of placing the winning bet!

The Wager - Before you place a wager, you should know your options.
Understanding the Daily Racing Form - The key to a winning wager can be discerned from the past performances.
The Track - Everything you need to know about a furlong.
Speed - Which horse can run the fastest?
The Odds - What are all these numbers?
The Tote Board - What are all these other numbers?
Spotting the Winners - Understanding the four basic handicapping principles – condition, class, speed and pace.
Pace Makes the Race - How will the race set up?
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