Betting & Strategies

Whether you’re new to betting or experienced, read our in-depth horse-betting guides, tutorials, tips, and tricks to get the most out of your horse-betting experience:


When is the Betfair Chase at Haydock?
Roger Thomas

When is the Betfair Chase at Haydock?

What is the Smartest Bet in Horse Racing?
Roger Thomas

What is the Smartest Bet in Horse Racing?

Placepot Betting Strategy for Grand National

Placepot Betting Strategy for Grand National

Spread Betting and the Grand National

Spread Betting and the Grand National

Fixed Odds Betting in the Grand National

Fixed Odds Betting in the Grand National

Goliath Bet: The Grand National Challenge

Goliath Bet: The Grand National Challenge

Maximising Gains with Lucky 63 Bet in Grand National

Maximising Gains with Lucky 63 Bet in Grand National

Lucky 31 Bet Strategies for Grand National

Lucky 31 Bet Strategies for Grand National

Making the Most of Lucky 15 Bet at Grand National

Making the Most of Lucky 15 Bet at Grand National

Union Jack Bet: The Grand National Edition

Union Jack Bet: The Grand National Edition

Understanding Swinger Betting in Grand National

Understanding Swinger Betting in Grand National

Exacta Betting Tips for Grand National

Exacta Betting Tips for Grand National

Grand National Quadpot Betting Guide

Grand National Quadpot Betting Guide

The Scoop6 Betting Phenomenon at Grand National

The Scoop6 Betting Phenomenon at Grand National

Knowing How To Fill in a Betting Slip
Roger Thomas

Knowing How To Fill in a Betting Slip

Understanding Gubbing in Betting and How to Avoid It
Roger Thomas

Understanding Gubbing in Betting and How to Avoid It

Live Insights: Using Streams for Effective In-Play Betting
Roger Thomas

Live Insights: Using Streams for Effective In-Play Betting

Chasing the Leader: A Winning In-Play Betting Tactic
Roger Thomas

Chasing the Leader: A Winning In-Play Betting Tactic

Yankee Bet: Tailored for Grand National
Roger Thomas

Yankee Bet: Tailored for Grand National

The Patent Bet and the Grand National
Roger Thomas

The Patent Bet and the Grand National

Grand National's Guide to Heinz Bet
Roger Thomas

Grand National's Guide to Heinz Bet

Match Betting Opportunities in Grand National
Roger Thomas

Match Betting Opportunities in Grand National

Handicap Betting in Grand National Explained
Roger Thomas

Handicap Betting in Grand National Explained

Lay Betting in Grand National: A Primer
Roger Thomas

Lay Betting in Grand National: A Primer

Pace Analysis: A Key to Successful In-Play Horse Betting
Roger Thomas

Pace Analysis: A Key to Successful In-Play Horse Betting

Strategic Positional Betting in Live Horse Racing
Roger Thomas

Strategic Positional Betting in Live Horse Racing

Accumulator Bets: Grand National Edition
Roger Thomas

Accumulator Bets: Grand National Edition

Mastering Tricast Betting in Grand National
Roger Thomas

Mastering Tricast Betting in Grand National

Forecast Betting Explained for Grand National
Roger Thomas

Forecast Betting Explained for Grand National

Ante-Post Betting: Grand National Focus
Roger Thomas

Ante-Post Betting: Grand National Focus

Live In-Play Betting During the Grand National
Roger Thomas

Live In-Play Betting During the Grand National

Non-Runner No Bet Policy in Grand National
Roger Thomas

Non-Runner No Bet Policy in Grand National

Last-Minute Opportunities: Utilising Late Odds in Horse Racing
Roger Thomas

Last-Minute Opportunities: Utilising Late Odds in Horse Racing

In-Play Arbitrage: Finding Betting Opportunities in Live Horse Races
Roger Thomas

In-Play Arbitrage: Finding Betting Opportunities in Live Horse Races

Guide to Each-Way Betting in Grand National
Jack Heaton

Guide to Each-Way Betting in Grand National

Momentum Betting: Capitalizing on In-Race Dynamics
Roger Thomas

Momentum Betting: Capitalizing on In-Race Dynamics

Weather and Winning: Making Smart Bets Based on Weather Conditions
Roger Thomas

Weather and Winning: Making Smart Bets Based on Weather Conditions

Reading the Race: Spotting Fatigue in Horses for Better Betting
Roger Thomas

Reading the Race: Spotting Fatigue in Horses for Better Betting

Quick Wins: An Introduction to Scalping in Horse Race Betting
Roger Thomas

Quick Wins: An Introduction to Scalping in Horse Race Betting

The Art of Hedging: Smart Betting Strategies for Horse Races
Roger Thomas

The Art of Hedging: Smart Betting Strategies for Horse Races

Securing Profits: The Lay-to-Back Betting Strategy Explained
Roger Thomas

Securing Profits: The Lay-to-Back Betting Strategy Explained

Maximising Returns: How Key Box Bets Enhance Betting Strategies in Horse Racing
Roger Thomas

Maximising Returns: How Key Box Bets Enhance Betting Strategies in Horse Racing

Dynamic Betting: How to Trade on Price Movements in Horse Racing
Roger Thomas

Dynamic Betting: How to Trade on Price Movements in Horse Racing

Understanding Cheltenham Odds
Roger Thomas

Understanding Cheltenham Odds

Winning with Betting Tips
Roger Thomas

Winning with Betting Tips

Turning Odds in Your Favour: Mastering Back-to-Lay Betting in Horse Racing
Roger Thomas

Turning Odds in Your Favour: Mastering Back-to-Lay Betting in Horse Racing

What is a Heinz Bet in Horse Racing?
Roger Thomas

What is a Heinz Bet in Horse Racing?

Cover Bets in Horse Racing: A Comprehensive Guide for Punters
Roger Thomas

Cover Bets in Horse Racing: A Comprehensive Guide for Punters

What is RPR in Horse Racing?
Roger Thomas

What is RPR in Horse Racing?

What Does Fixed Win Mean in Horse Racing?
Roger Thomas

What Does Fixed Win Mean in Horse Racing?

What is a Treble Bet in Horse Racing?
Roger Thomas

What is a Treble Bet in Horse Racing?

What is Jollies and Rags in Horse Racing?
Roger Thomas

What is Jollies and Rags in Horse Racing?

Playing the Field: Using Track Bias in In-Play Betting
Roger Thomas

Playing the Field: Using Track Bias in In-Play Betting

Against the Odds: Fading the Favorite in In-Play Betting
Roger Thomas

Against the Odds: Fading the Favorite in In-Play Betting

Form Focus: In-Play Betting on In-Race Horse Performance
Roger Thomas

Form Focus: In-Play Betting on In-Race Horse Performance

Backing the Comeback: Betting on Horse Recovery in Races
Roger Thomas

Backing the Comeback: Betting on Horse Recovery in Races

Reading the Market: Sentiment Analysis for In-Play Betting
Roger Thomas

Reading the Market: Sentiment Analysis for In-Play Betting

Timing is Everything: Betting Based on Sectional Times
Roger Thomas

Timing is Everything: Betting Based on Sectional Times

Adaptive Betting: Reacting to Events During Horse Races
Roger Thomas

Adaptive Betting: Reacting to Events During Horse Races

Head-to-Head: The Excitement of In-Play Match Betting
Roger Thomas

Head-to-Head: The Excitement of In-Play Match Betting

Tracking Jockeys: In-Play Betting Based on Performance
Roger Thomas

Tracking Jockeys: In-Play Betting Based on Performance

Behind to Front: Betting on Late Surge Horses
Roger Thomas

Behind to Front: Betting on Late Surge Horses

Maiden Handicap Races: Betting on Horses Seeking Their First Win
Roger Thomas

Maiden Handicap Races: Betting on Horses Seeking Their First Win

For Sale: Strategies for Betting in Selling Handicap Races
Roger Thomas

For Sale: Strategies for Betting in Selling Handicap Races

Claiming Victory: The Tactics of Claiming Handicap Races
Roger Thomas

Claiming Victory: The Tactics of Claiming Handicap Races

Rising Stars: The Strategy Behind Progressive Handicap Betting
Roger Thomas

Rising Stars: The Strategy Behind Progressive Handicap Betting

Picking Winners: A Guide to Successful Grand Slam Bets in Horse Racing
Roger Thomas

Picking Winners: A Guide to Successful Grand Slam Bets in Horse Racing

Omniswinger: The Versatile Bet in the World of Horse Racing
Roger Thomas

Omniswinger: The Versatile Bet in the World of Horse Racing

Cross-Country Betting: Multi-Track Horse Race Wagers
Roger Thomas

Cross-Country Betting: Multi-Track Horse Race Wagers

Hitting the Jackpot: The Thrill of Jackpot Betting in Horse Racing
Roger Thomas

Hitting the Jackpot: The Thrill of Jackpot Betting in Horse Racing

Rolling Doubles: Keeping the Wins Coming in Horse Racing
Jack Heaton

Rolling Doubles: Keeping the Wins Coming in Horse Racing

Conquering the Pick 9 and Pick 10 Horse Racing Bets
Roger Thomas

Conquering the Pick 9 and Pick 10 Horse Racing Bets

The Placepot Phenomenon: Mastering Multi-Race Horse Betting
Roger Thomas

The Placepot Phenomenon: Mastering Multi-Race Horse Betting

All-In on Accuracy: The Art of Place Pick All Betting
Roger Thomas

All-In on Accuracy: The Art of Place Pick All Betting

Scoop6 Bet: The Ultimate Challenge for Horse Racing Enthusiasts
Roger Thomas

Scoop6 Bet: The Ultimate Challenge for Horse Racing Enthusiasts

Dime Superfecta: The Affordable Path To Big Horse Racing Wins
Jack Heaton

Dime Superfecta: The Affordable Path To Big Horse Racing Wins

The Super Hi-5 Bet: A High Stakes Challenge in Horse Racing
Roger Thomas

The Super Hi-5 Bet: A High Stakes Challenge in Horse Racing

Superfecta Success: A Deep Dive into High-Reward Horse Racing Bets
Roger Thomas

Superfecta Success: A Deep Dive into High-Reward Horse Racing Bets

Double the Fun: A Guide to Daily Double Betting
Roger Thomas

Double the Fun: A Guide to Daily Double Betting

Strategic Multiples: Winning Big with Pick 3, 4, 5, and 6 Bets
Roger Thomas

Strategic Multiples: Winning Big with Pick 3, 4, 5, and 6 Bets

High Five to Fortune: Mastering the Hi-5/Pentafecta Bet
Roger Thomas

High Five to Fortune: Mastering the Hi-5/Pentafecta Bet

The Swinger Bet: Horse Racing's Tactical Wager for Consistent Wins
Roger Thomas

The Swinger Bet: Horse Racing's Tactical Wager for Consistent Wins

The Strategy of Wheel Betting in Horse Racing
Roger Thomas

The Strategy of Wheel Betting in Horse Racing

What is a Patent Bet in Horse Racing?
Jack Heaton

What is a Patent Bet in Horse Racing?

Quinella Betting Mastery: Horse Racing Winning Tips
Jack Heaton

Quinella Betting Mastery: Horse Racing Winning Tips

What is an Exacta in Horse Racing Betting?
Jack Heaton

What is an Exacta in Horse Racing Betting?

What does 9/2 Odds Mean in Horse Racing?
Jack Heaton

What does 9/2 Odds Mean in Horse Racing?

How Does a Lucky 15 Work in Horse Racing?
Roger Thomas

How Does a Lucky 15 Work in Horse Racing?

What is a Swinger Bet in Horse Racing?
Roger Thomas

What is a Swinger Bet in Horse Racing?

What Is a Lucky 31 Bet in Horse Racing?
Roger Thomas

What Is a Lucky 31 Bet in Horse Racing?

What is a Yankee Bet in Horse Racing?
Roger Thomas

What is a Yankee Bet in Horse Racing?

Guide to Betting on the 2,000 Guineas Stakes
Jack Heaton

Guide to Betting on the 2,000 Guineas Stakes

A Deeper Look at the Relationship Between Horse Racing and the Lottery
Roger Thomas

A Deeper Look at the Relationship Between Horse Racing and the Lottery

What is the most profitable bet in horse racing?
Roger Thomas

What is the most profitable bet in horse racing?

What is a Trixie Bet in Horse Racing?
Roger Thomas

What is a Trixie Bet in Horse Racing?

Betting on the King George VI Chase: A Guide
Roger Thomas

Betting on the King George VI Chase: A Guide

Horse Racing and Social Media: The New Betting Frontier
Jack Heaton

Horse Racing and Social Media: The New Betting Frontier

An Analysis of Betting Trends in UK Horse Racing
Roger Thomas

An Analysis of Betting Trends in UK Horse Racing

How to Bet on Apprentice Races in the UK
Roger Thomas

How to Bet on Apprentice Races in the UK

A Deep Dive into UK's Horse Racing Betting Tax Laws
Roger Thomas

A Deep Dive into UK's Horse Racing Betting Tax Laws

How to Choose the Best Horse Racing Betting Software
Roger Thomas

How to Choose the Best Horse Racing Betting Software

Factors to Consider When Betting on Horses vs Greyhounds
Roger Thomas

Factors to Consider When Betting on Horses vs Greyhounds

Guide to Pool Betting in Horse Racing
Roger Thomas

Guide to Pool Betting in Horse Racing

Trifecta Betting Strategies in Horse Racing
Roger Thomas

Trifecta Betting Strategies in Horse Racing

Beginner's Guide to Lay Betting in Horse Racing
Jack Heaton

Beginner's Guide to Lay Betting in Horse Racing

Bet £10, Get £30: Unlocking the World of Exciting Betting Promotions
Jack Heaton

Bet £10, Get £30: Unlocking the World of Exciting Betting Promotions

Making Sense of Betting Terminology in Horse Racing
Roger Thomas

Making Sense of Betting Terminology in Horse Racing

The Pros and Cons of Different Bet Types in Horse Racing
Jack Heaton

The Pros and Cons of Different Bet Types in Horse Racing

Non Runner No Bet
Jack Heaton

Non Runner No Bet

Horse Racing Betting Strategy
Roger Thomas

Horse Racing Betting Strategy

How to Bet on the Grand National?
Roger Thomas

How to Bet on the Grand National?

The Role of 'The Tote' in Horse Race Betting
Jack Heaton

The Role of 'The Tote' in Horse Race Betting

Guide to Responsible Betting
Roger Thomas

Guide to Responsible Betting

The Psychology of Betting
Jack Heaton

The Psychology of Betting

Understanding Ante-Post Betting in Horse Racing
Jack Heaton

Understanding Ante-Post Betting in Horse Racing

How to Calculate Betting Odds and Payouts
Jack Heaton

How to Calculate Betting Odds and Payouts

How to Follow and Bet on the Racing Post Trophy
Jack Heaton

How to Follow and Bet on the Racing Post Trophy

Online Horse Racing Betting Guide
Jack Heaton

Online Horse Racing Betting Guide

Advanced Betting Strategies for Horse Racing
Roger Thomas

Advanced Betting Strategies for Horse Racing

Understanding Horse Racing Betting
Roger Thomas

Understanding Horse Racing Betting

Virtual Horse Racing Betting Tips
Jack Heaton

Virtual Horse Racing Betting Tips