Category: Punting Advice
The end of the racing season is the time of year when a select group of jockeys are unashamedly desperate. Desperate to ride winners! These are the jockeys in contention for premiership titles.
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 […]
Cometh the sunshine! With the onset of warmer weather, the transition of racetrack ratings from heavy to soft brings great value for punters. Poetic piece The winter is cold and wet. Heavy tracks wreak havoc on form. Punters are exasperated. However, hold fast as Spring is nigh. The sun rises from its slumber. Spring warms […]
It’s an old but important adage. Don’t chase your losses. If you’ve been having a bad day, don’t bet up big in the last race to attempt to recoup some of your losses. You’ll end up in an even bigger hole.
A sure thing is something 100% guaranteed. No questions asked, no strings attached, no guilt. A sure thing is handed to you on a plate, ready for the taking. Is there such a thing in horse racing? A sure thing in horse racing is a bet that has next to no possibility of losing. You […]
One of my most important criteria in punting is identifying horses that have a class edge. Class in horse racing is an enigmatic characteristic that has occupied the minds of analysts since the 18th century. The benchmark rating system only goes part way in defining it. A horse that’s been competitive in Group company can have […]
How often do horses win a race that they had won the previous year? If the horse is training well and free of any health issues, it makes sense that history repeats and they can win again. Leaving aside the age-restricted races, it’s something to keep in mind as a value punter. There is little […]
An understanding of track ratings is an essential element in the tool box of the serious punter. In particular, the way that form is affected by the amount of moisture in the ground. Heavy tracks undoubtedly narrow down the number of possible chances in a race as some horses are unable to perform in it. […]
Wet track breeding is a pointer to a horse’s ability to handle heavy ground. Horses with wet track parentage are more likely to enjoy the wet ground. A wet track sires list tabulates the propensity of a stallion to sire winners on wet tracks. Comparison to the overall frequency of siring winners on all weather […]
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. […]
