Betting large amounts of money on horse racing is not for the faint-hearted. Anything can go wrong and often does. However, professional punters make consistent profits by using low-risk strategies with significant amounts of cash. Their aim is to bet with large stakes, on horses with a very high likelihood of winning. The odds are […]
All is in readiness for Australia’s greatest horse race, yet finding the winner can be a monumental undertaking. It is one of the most important tasks of the year for every Australian, however most folk have no idea where to start. Many factors go into winning the Melbourne Cup. For the experts, everything is second […]
Betting for the win or the place is the simplest way to bet on horse racing. When you bet for the win, your horse must be the first to cross the finish line. Betting a horse for the place on the other hand, the horse can finish in first, second or third position. This sounds […]
The market is flooded with straight-forward, easy-to-use strategies for a successful life on the punt. Don’t fall for that stuff, even though most people do. The way to a successful life on the punt is to find an edge. The path that is less travelled but provides the advantage necessary to beat the market. Max […]
There are so many ways to bet on horse racing that the novice punter can feel a little overwhelmed. Some bet types are relatively low risk but unfortunately only pay a small dividend. Other bet types show massive returns but what is the likelihood of landing them? The novice punter is faced with the question; […]
Each-way betting is popular in horse racing because most races have many possible outcomes. Basically, the each-way bet is for the win AND the place. It’s like having two bets on a single ticket. If you win, you receive BOTH the win dividend and the place dividend. If the selection runs 2nd or 3rd, you […]
Favourites win more often so it makes sense to bet at the top of the market. This article outlines several ways in which the punter can make healthy returns by betting on favourites. We also consider some of the traps that punters must avoid in order to achieve positive revenue outcomes.
Access to the best free horse racing tips is critical for the punter to ensure a successful day. Even if the luck doesn’t flow in the right direction, at least the punter knows that his decisions are based on informed and qualified advice. But how do you find the right advice? Punters typically search the […]
A barnstorming finish by Super Seth in the Caulfield Guineas capped off a red-letter day for villagebet’s free racing tips. Super Seth was the “Weekend Special” on Villagebet’s Racing Tips and Best Bets page on the Saturday morning. Super Seth was also top selection for the Guineas in our historical form analysis feature, published every […]
Bet boost adds a little extra to your bet dividend. It’s available as you place your bet, so just click on the bet boost button and watch the size of your potential winnings increase. Boost your bet and increase your winnings on sports and horseracing markets. Whether you win or lose, getting good odds on […]
Trifecta betting in horse racing is a highly challenging betting option where you must select the first three placegetters in finishing order. There are massive payouts on offer for those lucky enough to win. Trifecta punters can be daunted by the number of combinations needed to cover all possible outcomes. However, I show you legitimate […]
One of the most rewarding challenges for the average punter is to profit by betting on longshots. It not only provides an instant thrill but also endless valuable material to brag to friends and family. However, in the overall scheme of things, a longshot has only a slim chance of winning. So for many punters, […]
When looking for hidden value in horse racing betting, it pays to keep a close eye on nominations and acceptances for the big races. Sometimes a horse will appear in the acceptances that was previously thought not to be running. This represents hidden value for punters. A change of heart from connections might see a […]
Discussions around betting can get quite mathematical and delve into statistical realms only understandable by punters who think deeply about maths and probabilities.
5 Steps on starting your own horse racing club
It is a great idea to have your own horse racing club, but to make it a profitable business you need excellent planning. Like running any business, it’s important to know the basics, from knowing your financials to managing staff and resources. Owners of horse racing clubs usually have much knowledge about the sport. They […]
Blackmore a trailblazer for women in horse racing
Everyone always remembers firsts. Over the last decade in the sport of horse racing, there have been plenty of those for female jockeys and women in horse racing. In 2021, Rachael Blackmore rode the winner of the most famous race of all. The Grand National. The hope moving forward is that women’s exploits in the saddle […]
2021 Preakness Stakes Odds – Early line betting
Saturday, May 15th, 2021 is the date of the second leg of the Triple Crown, the 2021 Preakness Stakes. All eyes will be on Medina Spirit to see if he is the real deal or just a one-hit Kentucky Derby-winning wonder. The Bob Baffert trained colt was a 12-1 shot at Churchill Downs nearly two weeks ago. […]
