When you place a bet on a horse race, it is easy to lose track of the types of betting wagers that you are taking. This can lead to a lot of disappointment for the beginner horseplayer. It takes a while to become accustomed to the odds and the variety of betting choices. Once you learn the different kinds of betting, you will find that it is pretty fun to place all sorts of bets.
In most cases, betting on a race with an open purse means that you will have at least some wagering control. With this kind of wager, you can choose to take a “hands-off” approach. You will ride along in the race, betting only on the horse that you selected. You may choose to put other bets on horses that you feel will perform well, but not necessarily those you think have the best chance of winning.
You may also choose to place bets on the race’s first leg and hope for a good return. This is referred to as the halftime bet. If you win this leg, your profit from the whole betting experience comes off the second leg, too—a little bit of luck and a lot of common sense to go into this type of betting.
On the other hand, half-paced betting is betting where you are betting while the race is running. The idea is to get in early, make your handicapping, and place bets when the odds are high. The downside of this betting style is that you generally lose money when there is a big payoff. You also may end up paying a lot of money if you pick the wrong horse.
Of course, there are also lotteries. This type of betting has also changed a lot over the years. People now place bets on horse races based on various factors. Some consider the horse’s form or fitness level, its chances of winning, and some bet on whether or not the favorite is a long shot or a crowd favorite.
To know more about live betting in Kenya, check out this infographic.
