Monday June 1, 2009 18:06
What a Difference the Weather Makes
Posted by slipperytoad as Betting Strategy, Race Course
The heat of the sun brought out the crowds at Bath Racecourse last Sunday.
I only punted in three races which resulted in a winner and copious amounts of beer in the shade.
The focus of this visit was to put into practice the objective of my last post; to list contenders in order or preference in preparation for creating my personal odds line.
Assisting me in this task, the teachings of Barry Meadow have helped immensely.
His book has nothing to do with handicapping and everything to do with money management to prescribe
- Money management thru use of a personal odds line
- Practical use of the kelly criterion based on your assessment of the race
- Analysis of chances, rather than attempting to pick winners
I am confident his approach works and I now have a much better understanding of these aspects of punting.
The next objective is to put into place the following maxim when handicapping
Common sense dictates that you cannot outsmart the public if you are handicapping with the same information and methods as the public
Onto the next basecamp.
2 Responses to What a Difference the Weather Makes
Sandracer
June 3rd, 2009 at 00:06
A friend of mine is right into money management and racing related subjects. He keeps picking my brains, but it’s not my thing.
I’ll have to send him over here 1 day.
The sunshine has helped me this time around Slipper. Plenty of winners in the sun lately. Maybe the sun has got me thinking clearer.
Long may both continue, either way.
Cheers.
slipperytoad
June 3rd, 2009 at 09:59
Send him over or send me a PM. Either way I am only too glad to help/