Bet in singles only avoiding multiple bets, avoid each way bets, and avoid large fields. Not doing these things gives the bookmaker a big edge.
(1) Bet in SINGLES only - avoid MULTIPLE bets. In particular, you should avoid bets which rely on many selections to work out in your favour(e.g. Yankee, Goliath) - the odds on your winning are massive. With each SINGLE bet you can control how much is the optimum amount to risk, at the odds quoted. You can then re-bet later, if you so wish, but you can control the exact amount you wish to re-bet. Plus, you can take a profit, from your singles bet, before re-betting the rest, which you cannot do with a multiple bet.
(2) Don't bet EACH WAY - the odds rarely offer good value for money. In the longer term, you should make more profit just betting on your selection each time.
(3) Avoid large fields - usually the more runners the more the profit margin for the bookmaker, as the odds quoted do not reflect the true odds(e.g a 250/1 horse, may be quoted as 50/1 etc.). This is harder for the bookie to get away with on shorter fields. |