BEST of the BETS

2nd, so no damage done.

Sorry, both very poor.

Good read, H4C.

My earliest racing memories are from 90s, my first bet was in the ‘94 Grand National. Although I didn’t back the winner of that, a few days later I somehow backed Mister Baileys @ 16/1 in the Guineas. I had put £5 on it, and for an 18-year old me it was a very nice feeling winning £80, and more than that it impressed all my work mates and they were soon asking my advice on races like I was an expert.

As for stars at the time, for me undoubtedly it was Lochsong, never wanted to miss any of her races. Her burst of speed was amazing and how she would shoot clear of the field, she is still one of my favourite horses. Over the jumps, AP McCoy was starting around that time and I was told by a friend, who had more experience of racing than me, to simply back anything McCoy was riding. That proved to be good advice and we made good profit from his rides especially with Make A Stand. A bit later on, I have some great memories of the brave Persian Punch, my favourite horse. This was a horse that didn’t know how to give up, his battle with Millenary (can’t remember the year) gave me goosebumps and is one of my best racing memories. When he died on the track, it made me sad like I had lost a friend.

Well done.

Only a 6/1 placer from other 3, so profit on the day but would have been better off if I cashed out after the first one.

Thanks Fuzzy.

Small profit secured already after Army of India’s winning debut, would be nice if I can get at least one other winner.

Well done H4C & Rodeo with Edraak, some nice winners today. Good to have the racing back.

Great start, Calvert.

Big change in prices following BHA’s press release, Yes is now 1.58.

No professional sport in England (even behind closed doors) before 1st June. Still, it’s tricky if you are betting on this market as it says “racing to resume ON or before 1st June”.

Current prices - NO (1.83), YES (2.20)

Always at back, I give up.

I have backed 9 to place at 2.12. Last bet for me if this loses.

I backed the favourite there, probably should have stopped after my first bet lol. I see there is an odds on on next too.

Unlucky, just missed out.

Following you, backed for place at 2.22

Unlucky, mate.

No exchange market for Gulfstream Park, so leaving it. Might play up my winnings on next at Tampa Bay after seeing what you fancy.

I think it had just gone in play as I placed my bet, not sure what Betfair SP was but I think it was better than industry price. I find you can often get much better prices on exchange for US racing. Only reason I backed it was because you were against the odds on favourite, so decided to go for the 2nd fav.

Thanks Mugz, just saw this in time so backed the 2nd favourite at 3/1 on exchange. Well done.

Another excellent thread, Brian, and it’s good to see different opinions and how people give more importance to different factors. I think it can vary for different type of races, and a combination of many of these factors can be useful. Good luck with your project, and if you need any help with looking up any past data, give me a shout.

It’s difficult to put numbers to these as I think they can vary from race to race, but will try.

Course winner - 6.5
Distance winner - 5.5
Class winner - 6.0
Going winner - 6.0
Trainer stats (at the track) - 6.5
Jockey stats (at the track) - 3.0
Tissue Price - 4.5
Form figures - 5.0 (?), form is more important when combined with other factors, but I understood this to mean just basic form figures as in where the horse finished in last few races without taking into consideration class and other factors of those races.