Night At The Races

Join your fellow Paramus Rotary Club members for a fun "Night At The Races" on Saturday, November 11th. More information will follow shorty and sign up sheets will be sent around at our club's upcoming weekly meetings.

 

Event contact persons are Steve Farrell and Dan Holdefehr Sr. 

 

Here is some helpful information that is sure to "make your night a winning night"!

 

What exactly happens before and after a race?

About 20 minutes before the race, the horses will be guided out so you can have a good look at them before placing your bet. 

 

After you have checked out your horse, it's time to place a bet by heading to one of the kiosks dotted around the course. The betting ring may not be the best place for novices to have their first flutter, but its heady atmosphere makes for interesting viewing as the odds rapidly change at each bookmaker.

With your precious betting slip in your pocket, head to the stands about ten minutes before the race to get a good view of your winner (hopefully!)

You may be jumping for joy or crying into your Pimms after the race.

 

How to spot a winner

There is a surprising amount of information in your program, explaining the horses' form, the trainers' and jockeys' track record, past wins and what conditions underfoot each horse prefers. You want to make sure you pick one with a good, shiny coat, pricked ears, a relaxed walk and not too much sweating.

 

What are the odds and what do they mean?

Once again, your program will provide some great information to help you choose a horse with the right odds. Along with a race summary, there is usually a betting forecast with the preliminary odds listed. 

If the odds are short - say 2-1 - the horse is more likely to win, but you will have to put down more money to get a good amount back. Of course, the longer the odds - say 10-1 - the bigger the payout if your horse wins, but the less likely it is to triumph.

 

What sort of bets can I place?

You can bet to win, which means you place your money on the horse that you believe will be first past the post.

Betting each way means you are putting money on a horse to win and also to place in the first three (sometimes you can bet on a horse placing in the first two or four).

A swinger bet is a good choice for a newcomer as you simply pick two horses that you think will place in the first three.

A placepot allows you to pick a horse to be placed in the first six races so you have something to watch all day. Even if none of your horses win, you may still get a substantial payout.

 

GOOD LUCK !!