Tuesday, 30 August 2011

Using Cheltenham Tips To Make Money

By Roger Stuart


The Cheltenham Festival is one of the highlights of the British racing year but finding Cheltenham tips is not always at the top of everyone's agenda. It is an occasion where both hardened fanatics and newcomers set their sights on winning money on some of the world's best trained and bred horses. However, choosing winners can be a tricky task for beginners.

Looking for tips and advice is a good idea for those with no or little experience. The sources for this information are plentiful and with a little effort the chances of success can increase greatly. Betting shops, racing magazines and betting websites offer not only tips but advice on reading the form of horses.

Cheltenham has some of the most prestigious races, horses, owners and trainers all on show at the same event. Only the very best horses take part so it is a good idea to do a little homework before parting with cash. Studying the form of horses is critical to achieve long term success.

Beginners will be very tempted to pick a horse based purely on the name or the colours the jockey wears. However any experienced racing fanatic will say that clues to a horse's potential in any given race can be found in the form statistics.

Factors such as the ground the horse prefers, recent placings, the horse's general health and the length of race a horse prefers give both beginners and experienced race-goers a distinctly better chance of a cash return on investment. There are also other factors to consider including the weather and the 'going.'

The 'going' refers to the state of the ground the horses will run on. Classifications are divided into hard, good, soft and heavy. If the turf or grass is stated as being heavy, the horses can expect a very damp and boggy course. A hard classification suggests a very dry track with very little give. Horses will have a preference on the type of ground so it is a good idea to check the 'going' before placing a bet.

Racing experts and long time gamblers will want to invest every penny wisely and will study the form before every race. It is good advice for beginners to racing sticking to small wagers at first and wherever possible, spreading the risk. This can be achieved by making place bets, also known as each way bets.




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