"Is the Whirlpool Actually Worth Betting Into?"
A bigger tote pool doesn't mean better value. Here's why the Whirlpool usually pays less than the fixed odds.
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Do Trainer and Jockey Tips Help You Find Winners?
Why I give no weight to trainer and jockey comments when I'm looking for winners.
"How Do You Become a Professional Punter?"
How do you become a professional punter? Start on weekends, keep your income, and build a bank that can survive the bad runs.
"Can a Great Form Judge Still Lose If They Can't Gamble?"
A great form judge who can't gamble will still lose, because prices, percentages and staking decide the long-term result.
"What Has Punting Taught You About Getting Through Bad Runs?"
Around 80% of my bets lose, so the real skill in punting is not picking winners, it is getting through the bad runs without losing your head.
"How Do You Stop Chasing the Money You've Already Lost?"
If you're down on your punting, chasing the losses back quickly is the fastest way to undo the work. Here's how I keep looking forward.
"Which Punting Edge Have You Lost Over the Years?"
The punting edge I've lost is speed ratings and sectionals, because once the data goes public the edge disappears fast.