Betting on horses is mostly a percentages game in which an experienced bettor can hold a real advantage over beginners by breaking horses into different categories. Experienced bettors are more familiar with horses and their race histories and use racing forms to gather more information on every horse in a race. That does not mean beginning bettors cannot improve their handicapping skills through some simple steps that help track horses more effectively and make bettors better at winning money. Keeping a simple spreadsheet and tracking the results of races and particular horses over even a few months can help bettors generate more profit and enjoy wagering on horses even more.