"Would You Back a Horse That Hasn't Run the Distance?"
An unproven distance isn't an automatic knock. Here's what I look for before backing a horse over a trip it hasn't run.
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How Much Should You Have on One Race?
How much of your bank should go on a single race, and why I cap the total outlay even when I have two runners in it.
Leeton Race 6 Preview: Rated Prices, Pace Map And Tips
Leeton Race 6 preview: a slow tempo, 15.73% pressure and Kingsley's rated prices, with Party Boss rated $2.00 against a $1.80 market.
Where Is the Value in a Betting Market?
Why the value in a betting market sits with horses predicted to improve, not horses that have already run their peak figure.
Why Betting Early Fixed Odds Is Costing You Money
Early fixed odds markets carry a huge percentage, so taking the first price you see usually costs you more than it makes.
"How Do You Handle a Losing Run?"
How to handle a losing run on the punt: believe you can win, trust and check your process, and understand why the run happened.
"Why Do I Bet Against a Horse Dropping From 2000 to 1600 Metres?"
Why a horse dropping from 2000 to 1600 metres can be worth opposing, even when the ratings say it is the best runner in the race.