Why horse racing is funded by betting Horse racing and betting grew up together. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Britain’s early “match races” were literally private challenges between owners, usually run over Newmarket Heath, with hefty wagers laid down and the rules agreed in advance. Monarchs and nobles bet...
How Horse Racing Ratings, Handicaps & Group Races Work
How Horse Racing Ratings Work Why ratings matter A horse’s Official Rating (OR) is a shorthand for its ability – expressed in pounds. One point equals 1 lb on the scales, so if Horse A is rated 100 and Horse B 97, the handicapper believes Horse A would beat Horse B carrying 3 lb more. Ratings guide which...
When it rains – Profitable Betfair trades can pour!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rhicdB9824 When it rains - Profitable Betfair trades can pour! When you start trading you will probably will know that you need to predict some price movements in order to lock in a profit on the Betfair exchange. But how can you do this in a betting market, what drives...
Understanding the Different Codes and Classes of UK Horse Racing
Understanding Codes and Classes in Horse Racing Horse racing isn’t just “one sport” – it’s a patchwork of codes (the type of racing) and classes (the quality of each contest). Knowing where a race sits in this hierarchy helps you judge form, spot value, and create smarter trading strategies. Below is a clear guide...
Trading Glorious Goodwood: How to Make the Most of the Sussex Summer Festival
https://youtu.be/Hk20rzJ_Bbc Trading Glorious Goodwood The Qatar Goodwood Festival—still affectionately dubbed *Glorious Goodwood*—is a highlight of the summer racing calendar. Set amid the rolling chalk downs of West Sussex, the course’s unique undulations and sweeping views make it one of the most visually striking venues in Britain. For traders, its five‑day card...
Galway Summer Racing Festival 
Galway Summer Racing Festival  Why Galway Matters in High‑Summer Ireland’s seven‑day Galway Races Summer Festival is the biggest week of racing on the Irish calendar. Organisers expect around 130,000 racegoers through the gates at Ballybrit. The meeting which blends afternoon Flat and evening National Hunt action serves traders a dense run of liquidity...
In-play trading strategies | Horse racing pace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROWhxLZgN2c In-play trading strategies | Horse racing pace If you're betting or Betfair trading in horse racing you've probably heard of the terms, frontrunners, lay to back, held up horse and so on. These are terms reserved for the inplay section of the racing. But what does all of this...
How this Simple In‑Play Betting & Betfair Trading Strategy Works so Well
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eXtPaAjViRE Lay 2 Back In‑Play Strategy Want to post regular profit screenshots that actually stand up to scrutiny? This article breaks down a high‑strike‑rate lay‑to‑back method you can use on Betfair’s in‑play horse‑racing markets—plus a few tweaks that let you out‑smart the people already using it. Why High Strike Rate ≠Long‑Term Edge String...
Horse Racing’s Split Between Courses
Horse Racing's Split Between Courses What are RMG and ARC? Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and Arena Racing Company (ARC) are the two power-houses that package, sell and distribute the pictures, data and betting streams from Britain’s racecourses. RMG is a rights-holding co-operative: 34 shareholder courses – headed by the Jockey Club’s...