"Is a Short-Priced Favourite Ever Value?" A dollar fifty about a star horse weeks out isn't just a price question, it's a question of whether he even makes it to the barriers.
"What's the Longest Break You've Taken From Betting?" The longest break I've taken from betting was two or three months, and it changed how my head felt.
"How Do You Get Over a Photo That Goes the Wrong Way?" A photo goes against you and the bet is gone. Here is how I handle bad beats and move on to the next race without dwelling on it.
When Punters Were Banned From Looking at Betfair on Course When Betfair first arrived, the authorities would not let us look at it on course, so we left the track and punted from an office.
The Bet That Set Up Kingsley Bartholomew's Betting Bank The bet that built my betting bank was a jackpotted superfecta I attacked in a syndicate with other pros on track.
"What Sort of Racing Do You Get Your Best Results From?" My best results don't come from a race type like maidens or benchmarks. They come from tracks carrying a bias.
"Should You Use Finishing Speed Percentage in Your Form?" A punter asked about the UK's finishing speed percentage. Here's how I'd think about any new form data before trusting it.