Patrick Lynch

Patrick graduated from the National University of Ireland, Galway with an MA in Literature and Publishing but decided he would rather have the freedom of a freelance writer than be stuck in a publishing house all day. He has enjoyed this freedom since 2009 and has written thousands of articles on a variety of topics but sports betting is his passion. While his specialty is finding mismatches in obscure football leagues, he also likes to use his research skills to provide punters with detailed winning strategies in horse racing. You can check out his personal blog on www.lynchthewriter.com or Twitter @pl1982 where he writes content to help small businesses achieve success.

Jun- 2021 -

28 June

Strategies

Patrick Lynch
2 2,705

MINI BETTING SYSTEM #12: Profiting from Aidan Coleman

It is a fool’s errand to blindly back horses regardless of a betting system’s potential. Remember, every single strategy published on Race Advisor is supposed to act as a foundation. If you’re stuck for time, use the Five-Minute Form Reading method to quickly eliminate horses running in unsuitable conditions. Things change rapidly in horse racing, but the sight of Aidan…
Read More »
Apr- 2021 -

21 April

Strategies

Patrick Lynch
2,111

MINI BETTING SYSTEM #11: Trainers That Win with Fresh Horses

Nick Mordin, author of Winning Without Thinking, claims that horse racing betting systems seldom remain profitable for more than a couple of seasons. Once you reach the third season, it is important to review your systems and make tweaks if necessary. Given the challenges we’re having finding systems that stand the test of time, there seems little doubt that Mordin…
Read More »
Mar- 2021 -

8 March

Strategies

Patrick Lynch
2 1,295

MINI BETTING SYSTEM #10: 3-Horse Monte

Three-card Monte is an infamous game usually associated with con artists, but we can use it’s principles to make a winning horse racing betting system. The dealer typically works with a team known as ‘shills’ to use players’ overconfidence (marks) against them. Using various tricks, the con artist wins money from players who have no idea what has happened. A…
Read More »
Jan- 2021 -

8 January

Strategies

Patrick Lynch
1,454

MINI BETTING SYSTEM #9: National Hunt Trainers That Win to Follow in January & February

After a flurry of big National Hunt races in December, there is something of a lull before Cheltenham, and Aintree’s major festivals bring the curtain down on the season. Yes, there are still plenty of good races in January and February, but nothing near the scale of the Gold Cup or Grand National. While the likes of Mullins, Henderson, and…
Read More »
Dec- 2020 -

28 December

Strategies

Patrick Lynch
3 4,116

MINI BETTING SYSTEM #8: Astounding Results Laying Longer Priced Favourites

In horse racing, it usually pays to be a contrarian. Going against conventional wisdom in a micro betting system can benefit punters in the long-term. This month, I looked at whether laying slightly longer-priced favourites could yield a decent profit in a microsystem. The answer was ‘yes’ after I focused on a specific racecourse and code. However, I uncovered something…
Read More »
1 December

Strategies

Patrick Lynch
1 3,663

(UPDATED) MINI BETTING SYSTEM #4: Laying Weak Jockeys

Sometimes our mini betting systems need updating. Perhaps one strategy in the portfolio is no longer working, or a website has changed design and is giving more visible insight into the area we were exploiting. When this happens we pause the strategy, and then go back and see if we can update the method or if it is no longer…
Read More »
Nov- 2020 -

24 November

Strategies

Patrick Lynch
3,054

MINI BETTING SYSTEM #7: Place Betting – Ideal for an Improved Betting ‘Psychology’

Michael is a huge proponent of high strike rate systems and with good reason. They don’t provide the sexy, eye-catching 25/1 wins. What they do is keep your betting balance ticking over. When you win a high percentage of your bets, you feel good about yourself. Also, your bank balance seldom takes a massive hit. I’m assuming that readers are…
Read More »
Sep- 2020 -

30 September

Strategies

Patrick Lynch
1 1,318

MINI BETTING SYSTEM #6: Success From Horses In Hoods

Welcome back to the latest instalment of Race Advisor mini betting systems. As Michael may have mentioned before, the goal is to help you create a portfolio of systems with a relatively small number of bets. When you combine them all, you will have enough wagers to keep you satisfied. The number of bets you want depends on your bankroll.…
Read More »
Aug- 2020 -

21 August

Strategies

Patrick Lynch
5 1,366

MINI BETTING SYSTEM #5: Winning With Stealthy Under the Radar Trainers

Welcome to the latest instalment in Race Advisor’s mini betting series. Every month we’re looking at a mini betting system which focus on a niche angle to find profits. Over time these can build up into a portfolio of betting angles which you can use as part of your betting. All form reading techniques can be applied to the contenders…
Read More »
Jul- 2020 -

16 July

Strategies

Patrick Lynch
5 2,892

MINI BETTING SYSTEM #4: Nico De Boinville Winners

Every month we’re looking at a mini betting system which focus on a niche angle to find profits. Over time these can build up into a portfolio of betting angles which you can use as part of your betting. All form reading techniques can be applied to the contenders found by these betting systems. They can be used as a…
Read More »
Mar- 2020 -

8 March

Race Previews

Patrick Lynch
1,643

Cheltenham Festival 2020: Your Winners Ultimate Guide

The Cheltenham Festival Ultimate Guide Contents This year’s Cheltenham festival takes place from March 10-13. The four-day festival is, as always, the prime focus of the horse racing world. Punters will win and lose fortunes, while trainers and jockeys will hog the limelight, and the latter will also hope to avoid serious injury! Barring racing insiders, few have the opportunity…
Read More »
Feb- 2019 -

27 February

Advice

Patrick Lynch
2 1,592

What is A/E in Horse Racing?

In recent articles, I have begun to include A/E figures when looking at potentially profitable systems. It relates to the potential value of bets and is based on looking at the actual number of wins and dividing it by expected wins (A/E = Actual/Expected). If the A/E figure is above 1.00, it means the horse won more often than the…
Read More »
20 February

News

Patrick Lynch
155

Countdown to Chaos: Did the BHA Make the Right Decision About the Equine Flu Shutdown?

On February 6, the UK racing scene was rocked by the news that all events would be called off until February 13 at the earliest. The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) announcement also stated that it was a ‘precautionary measure’ due to the possible identification of equine influenza at a racing yard. It was trainer Donald McCain who was the unfortunate…
Read More »
12 February

Advice

Patrick Lynch
1,066

Are You Still Losing Money with Horse Racing Betting Tipsters? You Could Be Falling Prey to Survivorship Bias

One of the big issues facing punters in the modern era is access to an extraordinary number of tipsters. Each of them claims to be successful to the point where one wonders: How do the bookmakers ever earn a profit? Quite easily as it turns out. Back in 2005, Harvard Medical school released details of a study it conducted which…
Read More »
6 February

News

Patrick Lynch
3 548

Are Female Jockeys as Good as Males? If So, Why Is There Such a Disparity in Numbers?

Today’s article is about an issue that will definitely not engender intense debate and cause arguments! I elected to write about this topic because I felt as if we need harmony in the UK in the midst of the Brexit chaos. In all seriousness, I have heard fellow punters openly exclaim that they never back a horse with a female…
Read More »
Jan- 2019 -

30 January

News

Patrick Lynch
1,172

Betting Bounty – Guaranteed Long-Term Profit Made Simple

Several things in life are relatively easy to do: Make a cup of tea, put on your socks, and conjure up reasons why Alan Sugar should be kicked out of the UK! There are also several guarantees: Getting stuck in traffic while already running late, Alan Sugar refusing to leave the UK, and being left frustrated as your ‘hot tip’…
Read More »
23 January

Advice

Patrick Lynch
2 994

Is an Odds-On Favourite More or Less Likely to Win the More Horses There Are in a Race?

If you happened to have purchased Eddie’s ‘Odds-On Winners’ strategy guide, then you’ll know that it is possible to make a profit even by backing horses that are at extremely short odds. After all, a win is a win, and when you are getting value with your selections, as is the case with Eddie’s guide, long-term success is likely. However,…
Read More »
16 January

Advice

Patrick Lynch
1,914

Who Are the Trainers & Jockeys That Love Kempton Park?

There is something special about floodlit racing. Horses look even more majestic than usual when galloping along beneath the lights. Yes, it is normally cold and usually wet, and if you get too close to the rails, the kick-back off the Polytrack will fly up and smack you in the face; but it is still an experience that every racegoer…
Read More »
9 January

Advice

Patrick Lynch
3 3,931

Running to Form (RTF) – What Does It Mean & Can It Be Trusted?

Horse racing is full of abbreviations, and it is far too easy to get caught up in the complexities of the sport. Don’t assume that it’s impossible to win if you don’t know your TS from your RPR! Even so, a punter’s greatest weapon is knowledge, so it pays to learn and understand the various methods of ranking horses, trainers,…
Read More »
2 January

Advice

Patrick Lynch
2 696

Who Were the Best Trainers in 2018?

We have come to the end of 2018 and now is as good a time as any to reflect on the best-performing trainers of the year, from the perspective of a punter. In this article, I will look at trainers on the Flat, AW, and National Hunt, and see if this year was par for the course or an anomaly.…
Read More »

1
2
3
4
5
»
...
Last