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Top 10 Tips for the 'Trackies'

Saratoga Race Course Tips and Horse Betting Strategies

Courtesy of SaratogaRacetrack.com

Increase your chances of winning at the track with these tips! Betting on horses is a tough way to make a living, but we think we’ve mastered the art. If you want to hit it big at the Saratoga Race Course (or if you simply don’t want to lose it all), follow our simple tips to success. Oh, and don’t forget to let us know how they work out for you!

Top 10 Tips for the Trackies:

  1. Always bet on gray horses (they’re the strongest breed)

  2. The horse with the longest name wins 9 times out of 10

  3. Wear a Saratoga ball cap to increase your odds by 33% (40% on Sundays)

  4. Skip the cracks in the sidewalk on your way in, and if you find a penny, pick it up!

  5. If you smell cigar smoke, double your bet (trust us, it’s a good omen)

  6. The louder you cheer, the faster your horse will run

  7. Galloping alongside the track sometimes helps too

  8. You may also try eating 'Lucky' Charms® for breakfast the day you go

  9. Bring your lucky horseshoe!

  10. When all else fails, get on your hands and knees and scavenge the ground for any discarded tickets (you never know when you might find a winner!)

Follow these tips at Saratoga this summer, and you’re sure to have an unforgettable day at the races!

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SARATOGA Racetrack Info

Annual Open House: July 18, 2010

2010 Opening Day: July 23, 2010

Hats Off Weekend: July 23 - 24, 2010

Travers Stakes Festival: Aug 21 - 29, 2010

Travers Stakes: Aug 28, 2010

Final Stretch Weekend: Sept 4 - 6, 2010

Closing Day: Sept 6, 2010

See the complete 2010 Racing Schedule

For information prior to the season: (718) 641-4700 or (516) 488-6000

For information during the 2010 Saratoga Season: (518) 584-6200

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