"I'll Give You Another!" is getting ready to gallop his way into the books of history with the first Triple Crown title in 34 years. But while all eyes are on the would-be Triple Crown thoroughbred, we're shifting our focus to helping you bet smarter a win in the Belmont Stakes.
These are the top 5 insider secrets to winning at the Belmont Stakes. Belmont Stakes:
#1 The rule of the dropped line
It's getting close to post time. If you see that the odds of a particular horse are dropping more quickly than a New York minute, it's time to be aware. This could be a significant sign that those who are knowledgeable are expecting something significant from the horse; when it is reported from the backside indicates that horses' breeze shattered the clock on the training track, professional handicappers are likely to bet heavily on that horse, and you might want to as well.
#2 The speed-post secret of improvement
You should look for a horse that did not just show the speed early in his previous race, but also held his position throughout the first two calls. If that horse has gotten closer to the rail (improving his post position), and if it has moved up in class and is having lower odds than his post time odds for the last race, then it might be a good idea to pay attention to the horse.
#3: betflik The sole speed rule
Find the horse with the only pace in the race that is full with closers. You'll be golden. And if there are some speed horses you're better off, as they tend to tire out on the home stretch, and your horse will be in good form and will likely end ahead of the pack.
#4 The up and down pattern rule
If you come across an animal that was strong at the beginning but then fell a little of ground, then returned in the final to gain or improve his previous performance, you may be able to keep an eye on this horse because they will often come back to run strong and might be worth placing bets on. It's likely that the horse was in trouble during this race but he had enough heart to pull through. Be sure to ensure that you don't let him down due to fatigue of the competitors.
#5 Talking horse?
Your horse is telling you something. No, they can't speak like Mr. Ed, but their body language and demeanor communicates a message. A calm horse will notice his ears twitch in response to sounds, whereas an angry horse will place his ears to his head and a squirrely horse can be nervous and extremely sensitive to touch.
It is best to be wary of horses that has ears that are droopy. They're tired. Put your money on another horse. It's the same for a horse that has his tail in between his legs as he is saddled. That means he's likely afraid of something.
Finally, you'll need to watch the way a horse walks. Choose horses that have large and athletic walks. That could very well result in huge, healthy payouts.
There you go, 5 insider horse betting strategies that will get you to the winner's circle.