Beyond records, changes, and scratches, how can you select the right picks in horseracing? Certainly not by picking the horse because you like his name?that's never good, unless the horses name is Wingnut?for some reason we like that name! We, at Bet America, know how to give you the best tips so after you've read through these tips, visit our website at the link below.

?Know the racetrack- find out the track records and which horses do well there. Horses do well on a dry track, yet others will do well on a muddy track so see which conditions the horse you are looking at does best when he runs a race.

?The horse ? the horse itself should be a big part of your decision. What is the horse's record? Does he start out fast but finish slow? If so, change your horse. A good horse will not only start out fast but also be able to pull ahead and finish strong.

?Who's the jockey? Some jockeys do better than others, so check the jockey stats at the track, and see who seems to perform well there.

?Who's the trainer? Check the records of the trainers for each horse. Training is important and how they train is important so do some research on your trainer to see if their horse is a good bet.

?Health ? Is you horse healthy or has it had problems with injuries and illness. Stay away from horses that seem to be injured a lot or can't stay healthy race after race.

?Stats ? Check the stats on each horse you looking at for the particular racetrack where they are running. If they don't do well at one track, chances are they might do better at another so be patient and wait for your horse to run on its favorite track.

?Earnings ? how much money has the horse earned over his racing career? Obviously, the higher the better, so don't pick old low-on-the-totem-pole because he has a name you want to name your kid, unless it's Wingnut.

?What are the horse's odds? You can check this on the track's tote board before each race or in the program if you spend the bucks to buy one. Odds are good things to check for in any race, especially when you want to figure out how much to bet?remember the payouts are after the track cut and how many people have bet on that spectacular horse you're betting on.

?Seek knowledge from others ? try to go to the track with friends who are knowledgeable about horse racing, can read the tote board, figure the odds, and do well in their betting choices. If you don't have friends who like betting on horseracing, or just don't have any friends, read the next tip.

?Find someone?anyone! Try to find someone you see at the track often that has a friendly face and seems to do well. Start up a conversation with this person and buy them a beer or two. A knowledgeable person's advice can be gold.

If you're still unsure, we can help at Bet America. We have the best picks and tips and can give you all the real time stats you need. Visit our website at: , before you go it alone or pick a horse because it's got a catchy name, unless of course, it's name is Wingnut!