From Losing Streaks to Long-Term Wins: Inside the Mind of Kingsley Bartholomew

When you're chasing success in professional horse racing betting, losing runs aren't the exception — they're part of the process. And no one knows that better than Kingsley Bartholomew, one of Australia's most disciplined and transparent punters.

In the first episode of The Grind, Kingsley opens up about enduring a brutal 10-day stretch without a win. The Golden Bullets — normally his highest-confidence selections — were diabolical. But he isn’t rattled.

"I’ve had over 9,000 betting days in my life," Kingsley says. "There are big upswings and big downswings — it’s all part of it."

A Look at the Numbers

Kingsley breaks down extensive backtesting from 2023 to 2025:

• 2023: 14.7% profit across 7,691 bets
• 2024: 11.4% profit with two down months
• 2025 (so far): +15%, despite July being the worst month he's seen in years

With 19,600 historical bets powering his model, he’s confident the data will correct — and that better days are coming.

Official Tips vs Top Selections

From 12 June to 20 July:

• 510 official bets → 91 winners (17.8% SR) → around -2% on turnover
• 1,797 top selections → 509 winners (28.3% SR) → +7.9% ROI

The takeaway? "Sometimes the saver bets and second picks can drag you down. Focus on the biggest overlay."

System Over Emotion

What separates Kingsley Bartholomew from the 99% of losing punters isn’t just his data — it’s his mindset.

"I’ve made mistakes every day. I just don’t view them as failures. I view them as learnings. The whole game is about getting better."

Even during this losing stretch, he’s refining filters, building tools, and planning the release of a custom-built analysis suite in September. This will allow punters to build systems using:

• Class, speed, weight ratings
• Bullet prices
• CAM (Cruising Acceleration Metric)
• Jockey edge

Mental Toughness = Staying in the Game

Referencing a recent interview with golf champ Scottie Scheffler, Kingsley reflects: "Winning lasts a few minutes. It’s why we do it — not just that we win."

If you’ve been burned in July, you’re not alone. But Kingsley’s advice is clear:

"You’ve got to be strong-minded. If you want to stay in the game, you have to regroup, reset, and keep turning up."

Looking Ahead to Spring and the Melbourne Cup 2025

With major races like the Melbourne Cup 2025 on the horizon, the work Kingsley is doing now will shape future results. The edge comes from analysis, not hype. His Melbourne Cup tips won’t be based on emotion — they’ll come from proven systems, filters, and a punter’s lived experience.

As Kingsley signs off: "This month’s been horrible. But I’ll win. That’s what I do — I keep going."

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