Charles Trent
Q– Robert N asked what is the best type of bet to make at the track?
A – Robert, it depends on what you are trying to accomplish. If you’re going to the track to have fun with friends, then I would say small win bets ($2, $5, $10) or go in together on a pick 4 or even a pick 6.
If you’re a serious horse player or want to be one, you must know how every trainer gets their horses ready for races. Plus, you need to know your jockeys and the style of horses they do the best with. Of course, there are jockeys that can ride any kind of horse.
As for myself, the old fashion win bet is the best. I also consider exactas, pick 3s ,4s and 5s have value when the odds are right. For example, on derby weekend betting a pick 3 with a single (big favorite ) in the first leg, three horses in the second leg and then the all button in the last leg, the derby. It was a $60 ticket, and the payout was $1,600. So, be smart about it. Don’t invest too much, especially if you have huge favorites in 3 or 4 races because if they all win, then the payout will be small and most likely less than the bet itself.
Q- Greg M asked how does a trainer know when they have a good horse?
A – Good question Greg. First of all, every horse is different, so sometimes the trainer will know after a couple weeks of having the horse and sometimes not until they had a race or two. Most of the time, however, it’s after the horse has had a couple of works, mainly with company. When I trained, I knew if they had talent enough to win at some level after they worked in the company of horses that have won already.
Q- Greg M’s second question is why did they scratch Echo Zulu and who makes that decision?
A – Jockey Joel Rosario said that she didn’t warm up good. And to tell you the truth, some horses just feel like it sometimes. In this case, the jockey had ridden her before and should know best. In most cases, it’s the jockey who tells the gate vet that the horse is not right. Sometimes the vet spots something that doesn’t look right. Plus, there are times a horse will act up in the gate and will fall or flip, which means they will get scratched to be on the safe side.
About Charles Trent
Charles Trent started going to the races when he was 10 years old and bought his first racehorse when he was 18 years old. He’s been involved in the sport of Kings since. Charles understands both the gambling and training part of the sport.
He has owned horses on and off since 1985, trained horses from 1999 to 2008 and every horse that he purchased as a trainer got to the winner circle. Charles worked with top trainers and jockeys as an owner along with many great grooms, jockeys, jockey agents and even racing office personal as a trainer. Now, Charles is a Bloodstock Agent helping people start their journey in this Great Sport.
Charles will take your questions taking questions about horseracing from buying horses for racing to pinhooking, breeding, the ins and outs of the backside from a trainer’s point of view and even about gambling.
Send Charles Trent, Bloodstock Agent and Racing Manager of Big Casino Racing, your questions to [email protected]
