Perhaps like me you shared in the jubilation of Agnes Haddock as Taranis came to win the totescoop6 handicap hurdle at Sandown last Saturday. By selecting the winner, Agnes secured herself a £248,288 bonus to add to the £410,332 she won by completing the totescoop6 the previous week. This kings ransom came out of a workmanlike £2 bet.
The Spirit Of True Competition In Horse Racing
Next year Lewis Hamilton could be the first sportsman in history to earn in excess of one BILLION dollars as arguably the best formula one driver in the world. Yet this year, the title of best jockey in UK horse racing was shared by two men, and neither received a penny in recognition. So what drives a jockey to win the jockey championship?
My Golden Rules Of Betting For National Hunt Horse Racing
How do you avoid doing your money when betting on National Hunt horse racing? By definition jumps racing brings with it additional risk every time your horse leaves the ground. Making a profit from punting over the sticks is treacherous enough without falling for the bookmakers seductive bets which often leave the unwary punters pot-less.
Owning A Racehorse – Investment Or Indulgence
Owning a racehorse used to be confined to those fortunate few who were rich and privileged enough to afford one, which is not surprising when costs of feeding, training, vets bills etc are all taken into account. But not anymore thanks to the formation of syndicates. It is now possible to own a share in your very own racehorse, this way you have all the fun, excitement and possible winnings of ownership with only part of the cost. Should your chosen horse do well and have con…
How To Spot A Vulnerable Horse Racing Favourite
As the popularity of the betting exchanges grows, so more and more people are looking to profit from horse racing by laying horses to lose. But what is the best strategy? On the face of it, one might think that simply betting that the outsider will lose is a quick way to make easy money. In reality, the best horse to bet against is the race favourite.
Horse Race Betting – 10 Golden Rules
When using any horse racing system or horse racing tips, here are ten rules that will put more money in your pocket and keep it out of the hands of the bookies.
Horse Racing Betting Odds – Is It Worth The Risk?
Do the maths make sense before you place your horse racing bet?
Betting On Horse Racing : Sensible Money Management (part 5)
Everyone knows that gambling is a business of risk. Professional gamblers will successfully manage their risks and make a profit, whilst 98% of punters who consistently lose money, also consistently fail to manage risk effectively.
A Dictionary Of Horse Racing Terms – B – Part 1
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Betting On Horse Racing ~ Sensible Money Management (Part 2)
In a previous article I jokingly suggested I had put all my assets my savings, the deeds to the farm, my kids Trust fund, and the proceeds from selling one of my kidneys on a horse at Newbury. I showed this was potentially financial suicide, and an extreme example of bad money management.
Betting On Horse Racing : Sensible Money Management (part 3)
This is the third instalment in a series of articles on profitable betting through sensible money management. So far, I have discussed the importance of getting value when you bet, to maximise the returns you achieve when your selections win. In the most recent article you should have learned to keep your stakes in proportion to the size of your betting bank.
An Alphabet Of Horse Racing Terms – A
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