Michael Wilding
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Sep- 2010 -28 September
An Analysis Of Group 1 Races
Guest article written by David Renham from www.racingtrends.co.uk and www.punterprofits.co.uk The other day I was calculating how many hours a week I put into horse racing. For most people a 40 hour week is pretty standard, but unlike the majority of people I work 7 days a week not 5. That tends to mount up extra hours pretty quickly especially…
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27 September
Expand your Horizons ā Betting on Baseball (Part One)
Guest post written by Paul Micelli Bettors in the UK have a tendency to stick with sports that are known and trusted; after all, it can be foolish to speculate on a wager when there isnāt sufficient knowledge to substantiate an investment. In recent years American sports have begun to enjoy a much higher profile in the UK and baseball…
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25 September
The Ten Easiest Ways to Lose at Sports Betting
Guest post written by Paul Micelli Have you ever wondered why some sports bettors have that unbelievable run of bad luck that sees them losing large chunks of their bankrolls? Although good fortune has a certain influence on the outcome of any sporting event, most failed gamblers simply fall into the habit of repeating the same mistakes over and over…
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24 September
Course Details – What You Need To Know
It can be very useful to know about the individual details of each course when you are looking to make a profit from horse racing as these differ from course to course considerably. Over the last week Glen has been putting together the details of each course in the forum and it is such a useful tool that I wanted…
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23 September
Betting in āMust Winā Team Games
Guest post written by Paul Micelli As the summer draws to a close and the early signs of autumn foist themselves upon us, there are a number of sports that are enjoying a flurry of betting activity because of the importance of individual events. Football sees the start of the group stages of the Champion League while cricket, rugby and…
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22 September
What is The Retirement Staking Plan?
The retirement staking plan is a staking strategy that I am often asked about and today I would like to set the record straight on how it is used. It is thought to be quite a complex strategy to use, based on the theory that if you take into account the odds of the selections you are betting then you…
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21 September
Profitable Poker ā Online Poker Table Selection
Guest post by Mark Holland from http://www.sitandgoplanet.com You can see other articles about poker here.Ā Most beginning online poker players have a habit of finding the first available table of their preferred game and buy-in level and sitting straight down to play. This article will show you how taking just a couple of minutes to identify the best tables for you…
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20 September
Confidence in Cricket Betting
Guest post written by Paul Micelli It hasnāt been long since UK newspapers revealed stories of alleged match fixing in international cricket. Following an undercover operation involving an agent who reportedly accepted a Ā£150,000 down payment for information relating to the delivery of no-balls in the fourth test at Lordās, three Pakistani cricketers are now undergoing police investigation with a…
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17 September
Greyhounds ā The Tracks
In the second part of our greyhound series, part one can be seen here, we take a look at the tracks that greyhounds race on. Just as the ground condition can affect a race horse and its ability to perform, whether for the better or the worse, it can also affect greyhounds. The majority of greyhound racing is done on…
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16 September
Laying Out Of Form Batsmen
Guest post written by Anthony Raine We are going to look at a very lucrative market which we can make serious money from with just a nominal risk. For the last 3 months Alastair Cook of Essex & England has had a torrid time at the crease struggling to get the ball off the square at times, and when this…
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14 September
Profitable Poker ā Poker Bankroll Management
Guest post by Mark Holland from http://www.sitandgoplanet.com In the 3rd article of my series on profitable poker aimed at beginning players, I will tackle the subject of poker bankroll management. You can see my other articles here.Ā So many poker players assume that this area is something that somehow applies only to other people. These very same people wonder why they…
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13 September
Winning Attitudes in Sports Betting
Guest post written by Paul Micelli One of the biggest pitfalls that most bettors face is leaving the āgameā too early. Although bottom line profits are the mainstay to any gambling activity, endurance is also a key concept that many tend to overlook. Staying involved in sports betting action is a fundamental part of long-term success and bettors need to…
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10 September
The Superior Ratings System
Today I would like to write the rules to the Superior Ratings System which was kindly donated by Stephen. This system is for Flat Handicap races only and finds only one selection per day. Initially we start by dividing all race courses into 4 different groups. These groupings are: GROUP 1 Ascot,Ā Epsom,Ā Goodwood,Ā Newmarket,Ā York GROUP 2 Ayr,Ā Chester,Ā …
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9 September
Tactic looks the value in Irish St Leger
Guest post written by Elliot Slater Whilst the vast majority of eyes will undoubtedly be trained on warm favourite Profound Beauty in Saturdayās Group 1 Irish Field St Leger at the Curragh, my gaze will be fixed very firmly on the John Dunlop-trained gelding Tactic, who I believe represents tremendous each-way value at current odds of around 9/1, writes Elliot…
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9 September
Sports Arbitrage – How many bookie accounts do I really need?
Guest post written by Brian fromĀ U Canāt Lose Many people are put off arbing by the number of bookie accounts needed to make the best profit possible. They fear it will be an admin nightmare and they will lose track of what bets have been placed, pending withdrawals, account details etcā¦ This really is not a problem. A simple spreadsheet…
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8 September
Why does the House Win?
Guest post written by Paul Micelli Quite simply the house (which in sports betting is the bookmaker) usually wins because gamblers part with too much of their money too quickly. Please note that there is a difference in sports betting and casino games. The casino house wins because they put the odds in their favour by only paying out a…
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7 September
A Drunkard’s Game -or- Why Doubles Are Worse For You Than Singles
Guest post by Colin Beveridge The experts will always tell you that single bets are better for your bank balance than doubles or trebles or more complicated bets. What they don’t usually tell you is why that should be the case. Let’s take the simplest case we can think of: two races, one after the other, with the favourite available…
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6 September
Three More Amazingly Simple Betting Strategies
Guest post written by Paul Micelli Two weeks ago I looked at a profitable betting strategy and promised that there would be more coming! Today I want to show you 3 more ways that may help you to find contenders. Recently-Ran Favourites ā If a horse has run on the previous day, many bettors will overlook it as a potential…
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3 September
Understanding The Official Rating
There very rarely seems to be any information available about how the Official Rating actually performs and so today I thought it would be good for us to have a look at some of its stats and see how it works. Letās begin with the basic ranks of Official Rating and how they perform. Official Rating Rank Runners Winners Win…
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2 September
The Basics of Bankroll Management
Guest post written by Paul Micelli Bankroll management has an integral part to play in the world of the sports bettor and adopting a sensible attitude to controlling funds can often make the biggest difference in enjoying long-term success or blowing your stack on a single event. Although many bettors apply stakes on a random basis, the cautious will retain…
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