If you're visiting the racetrack for the first time, watching the horses prepare for each race in the paddock is a must. ABR's Dan Tordjman has some tips on what to look for.
First, watch each horse as they walk in, and make note of those that are relaxed and moving smoothly. Second, checkmark horses that are well-muscled and fit, with a shiny coat and ears that are pricked. Then, observe how each horse interacts with its handler. Last, identify any horses that are sweating excessively - a sign of expending too much energy before the race.
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