"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.
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"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.
"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.