How Should You Set Your Staking Plan as a Punter?
How to set a staking plan: pick a bankroll, bet to win five percent of it, cap each bet and each race, and reset after a losing day.
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Why Betting Against Top Weights Pays in Group Races
A big weight spread in a group race pulls the top weights back and lifts the lightly weighted horses, and that is where the value sits.
"What Should I Do When My Punting Gets Out of Control?"
When the punt gets out of control, the only move is to stop and walk away. The way to avoid it in the first place is planning your selections and your staking for a day when nothing wins.
Why Is a Horse $2 When the Ratings Don't Support It?
A horse can sit at $2 without topping the ratings, because the market is pricing what it is about to do, not what it has already done.
"Why Do So Many Group 1 Favourites Get Beaten?"
Eight group race favourites beaten across one weekend is not a fluke, and it does not mean those horses are no good.
How Preparation Decides Whether You Win on Race Day
Preparation is two things: a selection process you set before the first race, and a staking plan you stick to. Without both, you end up betting off the TV on emotion.
"Why Should a Punter Be Excited About Losing?"
Losing gives you more information than winning, as long as your review process stays the same either way.