Grand National 2021: Should You Follow The Money?
When it comes to betting, we like to think of odds and markets as following a logical path. The best team, player, horse, etc., is backed as favourite because there …
Cheltenham 2021: Can Willie Mullins Deliver Profit for Punters?
It’s just a matter of days until the 2021 Cheltenham Festival (16th-19th March) gets underway. And even though there won’t be any fans in attendance to deliver the famous “Cheltenham …
What’s The Best Sport For Betting? What’s Most Profitable?
There’s several factors that make a particular sport the ‘best’ to bet on. It ultimately depends on your personal outlook. This article extends the answer I provided to the Trademate …
How To Read Horse Racing Form — An Easy Guide
Want to learn how to read horse racing form? It looks a bit confusing at first, but it’s easy when you know how. I’ll explain everything you need to know …
Best Horse Racing Form & Stats Websites (Databases)
Sports punters analyse niche data items more than ever before. Horse racing pioneered the use of historical data analysis as a basis for predictions — but there surprisingly aren’t many good sources of ‘form’ …
Horse Pedigree — Breeding Winners Scientifically
Horse pedigree (“the thoroughbred”) is a breed best known known for agility, speed and spirit; all suitable characteristics for horse racing. Thoroughbreds are recognised as distance runners or sprinters, and their …
Who Are The BBC’s ‘Peaky Blinders’ Gang Based On?
Racecourses weren’t always as civilised as we know them today. Much of the violence and chaos shown in BBC’s ‘Peaky Blinders’ was inspired by real gangs who travelled the UK, …
The Impact of Weather On Horse Racing (The “Going”)
Extreme weather heavily impacts the going. It complicates — and potentially ruins — racedays for everyone involved. Yet in less extreme cases the weather may prove to be a useful …
What Causes Pre-Race Market Movements?
The public opinion, both professional and recreational, drives market movements. For every selection in a sporting event an opinion is made up of optimistic Backers and pessimistic Layers. As the market …
The Top 10 UK Racecourses
As of 6 October 2016, there are 60 racecourses operating in the UK, each having their own special qualities — some on hallowed ground, some with industrial backcloths, but all …
The Paramount Importance Of Sample Size In Betting Analysis
Short-term betting results don’t say with high ‘confidence’ how likely a strategy is to succeed long-term. The more results you have, the more clarity and accuracy you have in verifying the profitability …