Sometimes the best way to predict future events is to look at past history and identify patterns. This is also true for betting on any kind of event or competition, and by looking at the successes, failures, and teachings of the recent years, you can usually gain a better understanding of what might happen in the future. The same principle can be applied to betting on horse races. If you’re watching the Golden Slipper this year and hoping to make some winning bets for 2014, check out these Golden Slipper results from last year that might just help you bet on the right horse.
The Hand Behind The Horse: Emphasis On The Trainer
In 2013, Overreach took the Golden Slipper; the filly is owned and trained by Gai Waterhouse, who is the farthest things from “news” to the horse training industry. With many past wins behind her, Waterhouse’s recent win with Overreach is just confirmation of her expertise in what she does. Dance Hero, Ha Ha, and Sebring are just a few of Waterhouse’s past Golden Slipper winners, and with such a strong track record, it’s easy to see a pattern here. What can we learn from Waterhouse and her horses? Put strong emphasis on not only the horse, but also the horse’s trainer.
Don’t Judge The Jockey Too Harshly
The common consensus in the horse racing industry is that a jockey’s experience doesn’t necessarily make a better rider, and this is perhaps particularly true for last year’s winning jockey, Tommy Berry. Said to have gone from “zero to hero” after his big win at the Golden Slipper in 2013 when he was just 21 years old, his career has only skyrocketed since. Had any bettors judged the jockey’s probability for winning based on his past experiences and records though, they likely wouldn’t have opted for Tommy. Lesson? Don’t judge the jockey too harshly!
Wet or Dry Track: Pay Attention To The Weather
The wet track of last year’s Golden Slipper at Rosehill Gardens may have put a damper on some of the bets made, and though the ultimate winner Overreach was predicted to win, some speculators decided to turn their focus to other horses they thought could handle the wet track better. Having pushed through the mud and still coming out on top, it becomes clear that those who profited on Overreach’s win had faith in the speedy filly. The lesson here is to know your horse well, studying how different tracks affect their performance, and have faith in your chosen one!
Making a bet on who you think the winning horse will be for the Golden Slipper 2014 clearly involves much more than just simply choosing your favourite horse. To increase your chances of winning and profiting on the Golden Slipper this year, you should do your research and study Golden Slipper winners from past years. Be sure to study your horse, its background and trainer, as well as its jockey, and last but not least, follow your gut instincts and have faith!
