Why Laying on Betfair Can Be Easier Than Backing
My lay selections lose 14 per cent at top price but only 6.5 per cent at Betfair SP, which tells me most of them drift.
Video
Why I Am Happy to Back Two Horses in the One Race
Why I will back two runners in the same race, how I set my own price on each, and when I walk away instead.
"Why Won't I Back the Horse I Rate the Favourite?"
Why I rate a horse the favourite and still don't back it, and how I keep my staking under control in one race.
Why a Big Price Is Not Always a Good Price
A horse can be a long price and still be no bet. Here is how I use my rated prices to tell the difference.
Why Betting Big Ruins Your Own Price
Why a big bet shortens your own price, and why a 10 or 15 percent edge on paper shrinks once real money goes through.
Why the Tote Is Costing You More Than You Think
Backing every runner on the tote loses about 14 percent of turnover, so the product you bet into costs you more than you think.
"Why Is Value Easier to Find in Some Races?"
My strongest bets come from races where I am against one or two in the market, not just keen on one horse.