Saving $$$ - Rules of Racing

theprincess
2008 March 16 20:44:56 
Not sure which way this thread is going to go but I was wondering if people had "one" particular rule they'd care to share from their punting experiences that usually saves them money because they stick to it instead of listening to that inner beast. A rule that prevents you from even betting in the race.

I have quite a few but one that has saved me quite a bit recently is;

The Princess Rule - "Hot Weather Policy" - Never bet on races where the temperature for that location is predicted to be over 33 degrees.

Love to hear a few others ....
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Poindexter

2008 March 18 15:39:09

Never back a Favourite unless you are certain it will win

worker collective farmer

2008 March 18 16:28:47

Don't back a horse till the next day

nigeltufnel

2008 March 18 17:25:06

lol wcf - stole my thunder

I was thinking along these lines.

1. Adopt a supercilious attitude to your fellow punters.

2. Claim expertise by giving out tips and lavishing self gratification the day after a race.

3. Lay horses to lose (but only four or five times a year, apparently).

4. Hold regular fan club meetings in broom closets, wardrobes and telephone boxes.


Nige

the sundance kid

2008 March 17 18:24:16

Amigos

Dont back a horse with bad breath.

Adios

bloggs

2008 March 17 18:06:26

I try not to bet on races 1 and 2. It gives the jocks 2 races to find the fast lanes (the punters as well) and also the first two races are often poor betting races anyway as the programming of the races gives you better quality races later in the day.

the urger

2008 March 17 14:45:36

Don't back horses with wide barriers at Doomben

della

2008 March 17 12:39:55

Never back a horse with bad feet or breathing problems

Night Flight

2008 March 17 10:16:27

theprincess,

A couple of rules that have placed me in good stead over the years are:

1. Don't bet in races where over 50% of the field is first or second up... and;

2. If you top rated horse is not an overlay don't bet in the race.


Cheers,
Night Flight

MediaCentral

2008 March 16 22:43:23

The Big C doesn't have rules to saving dollars...he just makes them.

MC
R&S'S EQUIVALENT TO JBC

the mookstas no 1

2008 March 16 23:09:13

Avoid most 2 yr old racing until the month before the Slipper.

Won't back anything first up unless it has previous first up form, regardless of ability. Same goes for second up horses.

Mr Lister

2008 March 17 10:26:13

The only tip I have is don't eat pies on mondays, they have probably been in the shop all weekend.

Seriously, I never ever listen to spruikers on internet chat forums.

Rex

2008 March 17 12:02:07

If a horse looks the goods on paper and opens up a short price fav and goes for a bath in the betting, stay well clear.

Avoid markets where the bookies are framing at over 120-25% (Ireland is shocking for it)

Never back a horse first up that doesnt have first up form, dont care how good its form was prior to a spell (this rule can be reversed)


cheers

nigeltufnel

2008 March 18 22:08:15

Lol Rex; if he didn't like the percentages

My Dad used to study the bookies boards' intently for 5-10 minutes; if he didn't like the percentages he'd roar "You b@st@rds should be wearing @#$%&* balaclavas!!" and head for the bar and/or the tote. One of the last things he did was teach me how to bet with bookies & get the fractions. Those were the days.

Nige


karnage

2008 March 17 11:15:54

Never back a horse that won it's last start in a Maiden.

Mandrake

2008 March 17 10:17:49

Good horses always run fast times.

Leddy

2008 March 16 22:20:19

Really windy days. I find that these days throw up odd results.

salvatore

2008 March 16 22:03:21

I don't bet if I have no money.

Other than that, it's open slather.

anchor

2008 March 16 21:54:17

One of mine is that if something comes up a short price in a race that I haven't included in the chances, I either leave the race alone or make a token bet like an exacta/trifecta. There's another race around the corner.

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