I'll Have Another is set to make his way into the history books 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 this year's Belmont Stakes.
Below are five of our favorite insider tips to win at the Belmont Stakes:
#1: The dropped line rule
It's getting close to post time. If you realize that odds for a specific horse are declining more quickly than a New York minute, it's time to be aware. It could be a major sign that those who are knowledgeable are expecting something significant from the horse. If there's a report on the backside says that the horse's wind broke the clock on the trainer track, handicappers who are professionals tend to place a lot of bets on the horse, and you might want to also.
#2 The secret to speed-post improvements
Look for a horse that did not just show quick speed in his last race, but also held his place for the first two calls. If the horse is more close to the rail today (improving his post position) or has moved up in class and has lower odds than the post-time odds in the last race, then you may want to pay attention to that horse.
#3: The only speed rule
Find the horse that has the only speed in a race that is full of closers , and you're good to go. If you can find a few speed horses, you're better off, as they tend to tire out on the home stretch, and your horse will be running strong and likely finish up in the money.
#4 The up and down pattern rule
If you come across an animal that was strong at the beginning and then lost a bit of ground, but returned in the final to gain or improve his previous performance, you may consider keeping an eyes on the horse since they tend to come back to perform well and may be worth placing bets on. There is a good chance that he had some issues during the course, however was strong enough to push through. Make sure the race didn't end due to fatigue of the competitors.
#5: Talking horse?
Your horse is trying to tell you something. It's true that they don't talk like Mr. Ed, but their behavior and manner communicates a message. A calm horse will notice his ears turn twitchy in response to sounds, whereas an angry horse will pin his ears to his head and a squirrely horse is nervous , twitchy and ultra-sensitive to touch
You should stay away from a horse that has droopy betflik ears. They're tired. Put your money on another horse. It's the same for a horse with his tail in between his legs as he is saddled. That means he's likely afraid of something.
Lastly, you'll want to watch the way a horse walks. Bet on horses that have big, athletic walks. It could bring you huge, healthy payouts.
There you go, 5 insider horse betting strategies to get you to the winner's circle.