It’s a weird sensation. Sometimes the answer to a question just pops into you head. That moment of inspiration that hits you like a thunderbolt, that eureka moment! Normally the moment passes me by and I slip back into unconscious incompetent...
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At the beginning of the {insert [Flat, All Weather, National Hunt]} season I endeavour to define high level betting objectives to follow. Normally they are usually broken within weeks so this time around I’ll keep them really simple. Turf Racing:...
The inspiration for this post comes from Dave Scott commander of the Apollo 15 mission to the moon. During the mission he conducted an experiment using a hammer and feather to prove Galileo's theory which reasoned that if there was no atmosphere, no...
Due to a project I’m leading at work I have no time in the evening to prepare for the following days racing. Hence I am reduced to punting only at the weekends along with everyone else. Unfortunately with work being so draining mentally by the time I...
The point and shoot approach to mid week races is looking promising, as it Saves me time Easier to eliminate non contenders Widens the scope of betting opportunities on the All Weather surface However, as I wrote in my previous post, the odds...
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The first adjustment to the process in 2009 Like all professional punters I am always on the hunt for value. The ‘only’ way to sniff out these illusive bets is to create a tissue pre race, match your opinion just before the off and back horses that...
The title of this blog entry comes from the author Dick Mitchell who lists this as one of his 10 commandments of handicapping. The remaining nine are 2. Thou shalt understand Ability. 3. Thou shalt understand Form and Condition. 4. Thou shalt...
The winter assault had its first engagement Saturday. Though wounded at times I was fortunate to retain a slight advantage and tactically retreat to fight another day. The National Hunt Beginners/Novice selections took the full force of the fire...