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Since humans first bonded with horses, racing has been a key part of our culture and history. Over time, this tradition evolved, especially in the modern era where horse racing became a refined sport linked with parimutuel betting. Betting started at simple teller windows, then moved to automated, ATM-like kiosks. Now, fans can place bets easily via computers, smartphones, and tablets, making the sport more accessible and engaging than ever.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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HobbyCapping: Playing the Ponies for Fun and Profit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once upon a time, not all that long ago, betting and\/or watching horse racing involved going to the local track. Or for some people, such as in New York, at OTB – Off-Track Betting parlors. Then there were illegal bookies. Maybe you get paid. Maybe you get arrested, ripped off, or worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You would make your selection: Win, Place, or Show. Later innovations included the Exotic bets, which involved predicting multiple entries. The first category is selecting the order of finish in a single race (Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta). The second is selecting the winners across multiple races. This includes the Daily Double and the Pick Three, Four, Five, and Six, along with various derivatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As technology advanced, simulcasting began. Bet the beam. Suddenly, you were not limited to the races at your local track. You were not limited to only playing when the track was running. You could play more tracks, and play when it was convenient to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the advancement of the Internet, even more possibilities for participation became available. In the mid 90s, as the Internet became more publicly available, the first sites began. As the years passed and the technology progressed, the sites became richer and more capable. Live video of the races and video replays on your screen of choice. Past performances and other handicapping data, both free and paid, only a few clicks away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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HobbyCapping 101<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This website is intended to explore the world of modern horse racing from the perspective of a bettor and fan. Using curated AI as well as old fashioned biological brainpower and public discussion, we will discuss how to get signed up, make a deposit, and interact with the websites and apps used by Advance Deposit Wagering platforms such as TwinSpires, FanDuel, NYRA Bets, XpressBet, and others. We will introduce you to race handicapping, which is using the data available to help find the TRUE likelihood of a horse winning or losing. And we will learn how to use this information to select and structure bets in accordance to our goals, budget, and risk tolerance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n