Have you ever wondered if there is a day of the week when it is easier to pick winners in horse racing? Are the races always the same? For example, is it more difficult to choose the best horse or handicap in the races on Monday than on Saturday?
In my experience, the answer is yes. There are days when the horses that race are of a higher class and in better physical shape. That means horses that run true to form as opposed to bottom-of-the-barrel platers who struggle to win because of weakness.
Look at the average bag on different days of the week and the entire bag for the day and you will find that there is a definite pattern. Race tracks like to advertise their betting races and the best race courses on days when there is a higher probability that more people will be available to go to the races.
It is the same reason that major sporting events, such as football matches, are held on Saturdays and Sundays. So, if you want the easiest handicapped races and horses that run true to form, stick with the higher prize races for older horses.
You’ll find most of them in a weekend. Saturday is usually the best day for quality racing. There is also another reason to play the races on weekends or holidays. That’s when you’ll find the highest percentage of casual horse players and punters.
In parimutuel betting, your skill is important. On weekdays there are more real horse players in proportion to the casual players who are not as skilled. That means you are more likely to see each horse bet at its true value or chances of winning.
On the other hand, on weekends or holidays, there are more people at the races just to have fun. They will bet based on a horse’s name or because he is a heavy favorite and that means disparity in betting pools that a skilled horse racing tipster can exploit.
