Betting terms explained - learn the language of the tote..

Jan. 17, 2012 - PRLog -- So. You are off to the races at Newmarket and you are about to feel the thrill of watching your horse romp home to victory as you jump up and down – oh yes, you will be – by the trackside.

They say horse racing is the sport of kings, and while it might be kings and Sheiks that are more likely to own race horses, the majority of people who attend horse-racing event are simply there to have a bit of fun and maybe win a bet, otherwise known as punters. While betting is not everyone’s specialist subject you can enjoy putting down a bet for just a few pounds but it can be a little bit daunting knowing the terminology to use once you approach the cashier.

If you’ve never placed a bet you’ll be wanting a little bit of help along the way and although this doesn’t promise to be the complete compendium of betting terms, here is a sample of some of the more entertaining sounding ones.

Firstly, if you are flush with cash, say with a “big’un” that’s a £1,000, or you could even describe it as a “thick’un” as it is sometimes called, you might want to approach the Tote – the Horserace Totalisator Board that has been set up to operate ‘pool-betting’ on all UK racecourses.

And why not, if you are relying on the advice of a “Tout” or “Tipster” who knows a thing or two about the horses in the race and you could be quid’s in. But when you put your bet down you’ll be liable for the “Ajax” or “beeswax”. That’s slang for betting tax.

Now the tax, sometimes known as “duty” can be paid when you put down your bet. If you pay the tax then, should you win you won’t need to pay tax on your winnings, which should really have you singing all the way to bank.

If your pockets are not brimming with a “big’un” then put down a pony! Ahem, that’s £25 to you and me, or a “monkey”, that’s £500, and if you choose to spend that on an “accumulator” where you correctly bet on the cumulative outcome of several races, you could even see that cash turn into something much more.

While you are trackside, it won’t be hard to forget to really enjoy the spectacle, even though you might have lost a few quid. It’s a thrilling way to spend the time, especially with friends, relatives and on a corporate day out.

You don’t necessarily have to get dressed in your finest clothes, particularly not on a windy wet day in England. Stiletto heels, fancy hats and Armani suits don’t tend to fair too well on those sorts of days so leave them at home.

And when you’ve finished your day at Newmarket, instead of heading straight home why not extend your weekend by checking out the hotels near Cambridge, just a stone’s throw away. There are many Cambridge Hotels to choose from, that’s if you haven’t lost your shirt by then and have to take the train straight home.

Visit : http://www.bedfordlodgehotel.co.uk/

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