Can a Horse Carry Fifty Nine Kilos and Win a Melbourne Cup?
Can the best horse in the Melbourne Cup still win with 59 kilos, or does the weight beat class in the last 150 metres?
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How Much Does Weight Really Matter in a Melbourne Cup?
Weight matters more the further a horse runs, and in a two mile handicap the winning weights sit in a fairly narrow band.
Why Extra Bets in a Race Wreck Your Profit
My top selection makes a profit, but my second, third and fourth picks all lose money. Here is why extra bets in a race kill your edge.
"Did You Let Emotion Take Over in the Melbourne Cup?"
Why I don't regret overstaking the Melbourne Cup, and how I keep a planned annual bet separate from my day-to-day staking.
Tamworth Race 6 Preview: Pace, Rated Prices And Tips
Tamworth Race 6 preview: Kingsley's top four, rated prices versus the release market, the pace map and the CAM, CSW and acceleration standouts.
How Race Pressure and Cruising Metrics Find Winners
Race pressure and cruising numbers measure different things, and knowing the difference helps you find horses the tempo suits.
How Much Value Do You Need Before Laying a Horse?
How big does the gap between your rated price and the best market price need to be before a lay is worth taking?