What kind of situation is the right time to bet a horse "across the board"? at the racetrack?

Question

What kind of situation is the right time to bet a horse "across the board"? at the racetrack?

Answer 1

Any horse can be beaten at any time. Some people like to protect a larger bet with an across the board bet.

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Answer 2

usually i will bet across the board when the horse is looking real good on paper like his previous races but for some reason his odds are pretty high. i only bet across the board if odds are usually in the 20's, that way is they show then you can still make a small profit. otherwise my favorite bets are exacta boxes with three or four horses. make a $1 exacta bet with four horses equalling $4 but only two of the four need to come in first and second and you bank.

Answer 3

I almost never bet across the board.  I would only if I liked a longshot and didn't like the favorite in the place and show pools.

Answer 4

When its clear that you like a certain horse you should do it.If your horse is a longshot it might be best do it then because if they run second you might get more than what the winner pays across the board depending on their odds.It is also a good idea to bet in the large fields because its a better chance of a longshot to win.Sometimes if you like two horses bet them both if one of their odds are long enough to cover both bets because if the longer shot wins then it wont really matter.If a horse is low odds but you think is the most probable winner bet more money on them.For example, if a horse is like 2-1 or something bet them like 10 across depending on your bankroll but if you are feeling lucky and confident you can make the decision to do the same on a longshot that you like.I hope this made some sense because I dont know your knowlege of gambing or the sport so that's why i point that out.

Answer 5

If you always bet the same number across the board,  eventually you will win.  The only problem is that you probably wont win enough to make up for how many times you loss.

Other than that, the best time to bet a horse acorss the board is when you think the favorites wont hit the board.  lol :)

Answer 6

IF YOU CAN GET 2-1 OR MORE...GO FOR IT....

Answer 7

RIGHT BEFORE THEY SHUT THE WINDOWS DOWN,,,,