National Hunt Season Betting Strategies for UK Racing Enthusiasts
The UK horse racing community gets its regular dose of excitement as the National Hunt season kicks off, coinciding with colder weather and softer turf. From late October to April, …
All Popular Horse Racing Bet Types Explained | Racing Markets
For those new to horse racing betting, the various types of bets can be confusing. This article will provide an overview of the most common types of horse racing bets, …
Beating The Closing Line (CLV) | The Key To Successful Sports Betting?
Beating the Closing Line refers to obtaining better odds than the final pre-event odds. This is also known as beating the Start Price, or Closing Line Value (CLV) in the …
What’s The Best Sport For Betting? Which Has The Most Opportunities?
There are several factors that determine which sport is considered the ‘best’ for betting, and it largely depends on your personal perspective. This article elaborates on the response I offered …
5 Must Visit Horse Racing Venues In Ireland | Best Irish Racecourses
Are you searching for exciting horse racing venues in Ireland? Then you’re in the right page! The world of Irish horse racing boasts a rich and extensive history intertwined with …
Cheltenham 2025: Galopin Des Champs, Gold Cup Glory, and Betting Value
One of the UK’s biggest betting events is about to get underway – the Cheltenham Festival. A favourite among both casual and seasoned punters, there’s nothing quite like it in …
What Is The Starting Price In Betting? What Does SP Mean?
The starting price (SP) is a term commonly used in horse racing and greyhound racing, referring to the odds offered on a particular runner at the start of the race. …
What Drives Pre-Race Price Movements In Horse Racing?
In the world of sports betting, the public’s opinion is a powerful force that drives the movement of markets in horse racing and other sports. This opinion is most effectively …
Understanding Race Classes And Grading Systems In Horse Racing
Horse racing can be a thrilling sport to follow, but if you’re new to it, understanding the class and grading systems might seem like a maze of jargon. Knowing how …
Fixed Odds Vs Tote Betting | The Pros & Cons Explained
In horse racing and other sports, there are two main ways to place bets: fixed odds and tote pool betting. Both offer different advantages and disadvantages, and understanding the difference …
What Are Drifters & Steamers In Sports Betting?
In sports betting, drifters and steamers are terms used to describe the movement of odds or betting lines for a particular event or game. In this article, we’ll take a …
The Impact Of Weather On Horse Racing & Racecourses
Extreme weather can wreak havoc on race days, creating a slew of challenges and potential setbacks for all involved. However, even in less severe conditions, weather can serve as a …
The Paramount Importance Of Sample Size In Betting Analysis
In sports betting, “sample size” refers to the volume of data used for analysis. Drawing conclusions from a small and insignificant sample may provide short-term insights, but it fails to …
How To Read Horse Racing Form | Beginner’s Quick & Easy Guide
Are you eager to learn how to read horse racing form? It might look intimidating at first, but don’t worry— with a little direction, interpreting racing form will soon feel …
Most Prestigious Horse Racing Festivals In The UK & Ireland
Horse racing has become a quintessential British pastime, where fans flock to major festivals in their thousands. And a horse racing event is not all about the racing; British and …
Pedigree & Thoroughbreds | How Breeding Impacts Horse Racing
Some horse racing bettors take a keen interest in the pedigree of horses as this can provide an insight to likely race winners. Most often these bettors are looking to …
Favourite-Longshot Bias | Why Underdogs Are Overrated
The favourite-longshot bias refers to the tendency for longshots to be overrated, in terms of their chance of winning, compared to favourites. In other words, the odds for longshots are …
Best UK Racecourses | Top 10 British Horseracing Tracks
There are 60 racecourses, including 17 multi-purpose tracks, operating in the UK. Each has their own special qualities. So what are the best UK racecourses? Aintree Aintree is a …
How Rogue Tipsters Can Easily Fake Their Profit Records
I’ve always had reservations about following tipsters. So I set out to find the very best tipster service I could, and subscribed to it for a month. The aim was …
Cheltenham Festival 2024 Preview: A Century of Racing Excellence
Horse racing fans will already be checking their calendars and getting excited about the upcoming Cheltenham Festival. The event which runs from the 12-15 March, is the UK’s most popular …
Who Are The Peaky Blinders Based On? – Crime In Horse Racing
Racecourses weren’t always as civilised as we know them today. Much of the violence and chaos depicted in BBC’s hit TV show ‘Peaky Blinders’ was inspired by real gangs who …