The closer we get to Cheltenham, the more it feels like Christmas. If they did Advent Calendars for the Festival, I would buy one! 15 days to go and counting. Every article, every twitter feed, every issue of the Racing Post are Cheltenham focussed. Its great isn’t it? However, what this does mean is thatContinue reading “Taking a Break”
Category Archives: Horse Racing
Narrowing the Field
It’s been an OK week. When most punters are asked how their luck is, they respond either with “great” if they’re on the up, or the famous “just about breaking even”, which can mean anything from breaking even to a monumental loss with a brave face on it. This week has not been a disaster,Continue reading “Narrowing the Field”
Understanding Multiples
I am a great reader. In racing, as in other walks of life, I feel it is important to gain as much understanding as possible. The more information that you have at your disposal, the better informed you are to make a decision. With this in mind, I purchased a book, recommended from an interviewContinue reading “Understanding Multiples”
Learning to Stop and Think
“The skill will perhaps be more knowing when not to bet, when not to get involved”
Becoming a Specialist
The tools are in place, the regime has started, in part at least, with a monthly membership to the Racing Post for all the data and videos needed for the new adventure. However, there is a problem, there is so much racing on. 6 meetings on a Thursday in December. 39 races in all toContinue reading “Becoming a Specialist”
Staying in Control
Day 1: This is not an entirely new proposition to me, having been a punter for several years, with limited success, mainly sticking to Horses and Football. However, there is a world of difference between trying to land a 10p each-way lucky 15 or a football ACCA on a Saturday and trying to make aContinue reading “Staying in Control”
The Novice Punters Diary 