I'll Have Another is set to make into the history books by winning the very first Triple Crown title in 34 years. However, while everyone's attention is on the potential Triple Crown thoroughbred, we're shift our attention to helping you make better bets for a win at this year's Belmont Stakes.
Here are our top five secrets to win at the Belmont Stakes. Belmont Stakes:
#1 The rule for dropping lines
If you're getting closer to the time of post, and you notice that the odds for a particular horse are falling faster than an New York minute, it's time to pay attention. It could be a indication that people in the know are expecting something big out of the horse. When the word out in the back is that a horse's breeze has broken the timer on the training track, professional handicappers tend to place a lot of bets on the horse and maybe you should too.
#2: The speed-post improvement secret
You should look for a horse that not only showed quick speed in his last start, but held his position throughout the first two races. If that horse has gotten close to rail (improving his post position) and has moved up in the class and is at lower odds than his post time odds from the last race, you might want to focus your attention on this horse.
#3: lone speed rule
Find the horse with the fastest performance in an event full of closers and you're golden. If there are several speed horses, even better; because these tend to tire out on the homestretch while your horse still is in good form and will likely end with a profit.
#4 The down and up pattern rule
If you see a horse that started strong, then lost a bit of ground, then returned at the conclusion to improve or regain his standing in previous performances, you may be able to keep an watch betflik on this horse as they are likely to return to be strong and could be worth betting on. It's likely that he ran into some trouble in the course, however was strong enough to push through. Make sure the race didn't end because of fatigued competitors.
#5: What is the talking horse?
Your horse is trying to tell you something. They don't have the ability to speak like Mister Ed, but their behavior and manner communicates a message. A calm horse will notice his ears twitch when he hears a sound, while an angry horse will place his ears to his head and a squirrely horse can be nervous and sensitive to touch.
You'll want to be wary of horses that has droopy ears. They're tired. You should consider a different horse. It's the same for a horse that has his tail in between his legs while being saddled. It's a sign that he's afraid of something.
Finally, you'll need to watch how a horse moves. Bet on horses that have huge, athletic walks. It could lead to big cash payouts, which are healthy and steady.
Here are five insider horse betting tips to bring you to the winning circle.