subject: How to Pick the Winning Horse From the Parade Ring - Get These Savvy Tips [print this page] Author: paul coleman Author: paul coleman
In your quest to pick the winner it is important to look at each horse before the race and assess how they look and behave and what vibes you pick up from them. Here are some pointers: 1. Get down to the pre parade ring early and get as close up as you can to the horses 2. Good sign - ears pricked forward 3. Good muscle definition. Take a look at the tummy area, it should not be flabby 4. Sometimes two handlers is a good sign 5. A healthy horse usually has a shiny coat 6. A bad sign is excessive sweating especially between the hind legs 7. A fit horse will have the outline of its ribs showing 8. Look for an alert manner 9. A relaxed forward stride is ideal 10. take a look when the jockey mounts the horse. Some horses look as if they are not interested but once the jockey gets on board they come alive 11. Avoid horses that are reluctant to parade calmly around the parade ring 12. Don't be put off by blinkers or visors, which are worn to help channel the horse's concentration during the race 13. watch each horse cantering down to the start, and have a good look at his action. If he strides out well, in an easy, flowing motion, he is comfortable on the ground, whereas if he moves to post scratchily he is not happy with the surface 14 Check to see if the connections of the horse have turned up to the track 15. Finally after all these checks the horse still must have good recent form before you have a bet.About the Author:
Paul Coleman is a professional horse racing form expert.
