Horse racing, both thoroughbred and harness, are some of the most popular sports throughout the US and around the world. As such, it is one of the most widely bet on sports in New York, so to help you improve your horse racing betting knowledge, we’ve put together this handy racing betting guide.
The Best Racing Sportsbooks in New York
If you’re on the lookout for the top racing betting sites look no further than our list below of the top racing sportsbooks available to bet at.
Top NY Racing Bonuses, Special Promotions & Offers
If you’re looking for a racing betting bonus, it can be more tiring than running seven furlongs down the track. So, to save you all the effort, we’ve listed some of the best horse racing betting promotions available.
Popular Bets for Racing in New York
There are many types of racing bets you can place on horse racing, and we’ve listed some of the most common ones available that are often placed by experienced racing bettors.
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Bet Type |
Details |
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Moneyline |
Predict the outright winner of a race. Must finish in 1st place to win. |
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Each Way Betting |
Rather than covering a rider just to win a race outright, you can place a bet each way. This doubles your stake but still gives you a return (smaller in value) if your horse places in the race. |
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Trainer Bets |
If you want to spread your chances of winning a little bit, you can bet on the trainer of the horse who wins. They may only have one horse in the race, but some can have two or three, giving you a better chance of winning. |
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Nationality Betting |
This applies more to international racing, but it is a popular one. You can bet on the nationality of a horse’s jockey, trainer, or owner. |
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Forecasts and Tricasts |
If you’re feeling like taking a bigger risk than just naming an outright winner on the moneyline, you can add to that your predictions of which horses finish in second and/or third place. This enhances odds greatly. |
New York Racing Betting Explained
How do I bet on Racing in New York?
If you want to know how to bet on racing, you’ll be happy to know it’s very easy. All you need to do is head to your chosen sportsbook and sign-up if you don’t already have an account. Then deposit funds into your account and search for the options you want to place a wager on and add them to your bet slip.
Are There any Tips for Betting on Racing in New York?
There are several things to consider when you wish to bet on racing, such as what kind of track it is they are racing on? Is it dirt or grass? Is it wet or is the ground firm? Different horses perform better across different surfaces, so it’s best to look at each horse’s specialties.
It’s also worthwhile checking to see the horse’s recent form, if they’ve won many races, and if so, were they over the same distances? Or is this race different from the others in which the horse may not have raced in before? There are so many things you can learn from checking past form, and the more knowledge you have the more successful you can be.
Are There Any Famous Racetracks Based in New York?
There are lots of different racetracks throughout the state of New York, many have a long and illustrious history. Some of the most famous racing tracks include the Aqueduct Racetrack, Buffalo Raceway, Belmont Park, and the Saratoga Race Course.
Calendar
Here are some of the big racing events coming up this year:
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Horse Racing Events |
Date |
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11th Markel Magnolia Cup at the Qatar Goodwood Festival |
07/28/2022 |
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2022 Dubai Future Champions Festival |
10/07/2022 |
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2022 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe |
10/01/2022 |
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Melbourne Cup |
10/28/2022 |
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2022 Japan Cup |
11/27/2022 |
