Comments on: Thinking Like a Bookie! http://www.slipperytoad.co.uk/thinking-like-a-bookie/ from punter to professional investor Sun, 25 Jul 2010 17:05:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: gary http://www.slipperytoad.co.uk/thinking-like-a-bookie/comment-page-1/#comment-759 gary Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:20:28 +0000 http://www.slipperytoad.co.uk/?p=1470#comment-759 Sounds like a good result; particularly the bit about having a beer in hand! Sounds like a good result; particularly the bit about having a beer in hand!

]]> By: slipperytoad http://www.slipperytoad.co.uk/thinking-like-a-bookie/comment-page-1/#comment-758 slipperytoad Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:49:50 +0000 http://www.slipperytoad.co.uk/?p=1470#comment-758 In respect to the gadget, about 80% successful. Accessing the internet on the PDA via Bluetooth connection with my Nokia phone can be challenging in low 3G signal conditions. In respect to the odds compilation, 100% successful when my handicapping of the race hasn’t overlooked a fundamental factor(s) i.e. garbage in garbage out. However being able to calculate my % edge via mobile excel based on bookie odds on the fly means decision making is a snip during the high stress environment of the betting ring. Successful bets on the day were in races where I had not completed a tissue as most of the runners could be easily eliminated from consideration. In these races, the value is easy, back the horse on my shortlist that offers the most value or crush your main selection (fire and forget) at the best price available in the ring, then walk away with beer in hand! I did both and wallet was swollen as a consequence. In respect to the gadget, about 80% successful. Accessing the internet on the PDA via Bluetooth connection with my Nokia phone can be challenging in low 3G signal conditions.

In respect to the odds compilation, 100% successful when my handicapping of the race hasn’t overlooked a fundamental factor(s) i.e. garbage in garbage out. However being able to calculate my % edge via mobile excel based on bookie odds on the fly means decision making is a snip during the high stress environment of the betting ring.

Successful bets on the day were in races where I had not completed a tissue as most of the runners could be easily eliminated from consideration. In these races, the value is easy, back the horse on my shortlist that offers the most value or crush your main selection (fire and forget) at the best price available in the ring, then walk away with beer in hand!

I did both and wallet was swollen as a consequence.

]]> By: gary http://www.slipperytoad.co.uk/thinking-like-a-bookie/comment-page-1/#comment-757 gary Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:08:04 +0000 http://www.slipperytoad.co.uk/?p=1470#comment-757 So, how did it go at Bath last week? So, how did it go at Bath last week?

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