https://youtu.be/mU4k2SkYykc Understanding Starting Price in Horse Racing When you place a bet on a horse race, you’ll often see the option to take the Starting Price — commonly abbreviated as SP. It’s a term with deep roots in the sport and has evolved dramatically in the digital age, especially since the arrival of...
When Betfair gifted punters millions at Christmas
https://youtu.be/vdizVdOhuPQ?si=W_7oP_UIxutlFbdV During Christmas one year, we were treated to an EPIC day of spectacular proportions, and this post relives that moment for those who were not around to bear witness to it. Betting exchanges and the Betfair exchange, in particular, have brought many opportunities. As complex systems, they sometimes throw...
How Football Stats Like Shots and Corners Can Beat the Bookies
How Football Stats Can Beat the Bookies When most people think about predicting football matches, they focus on goals. After all, goals decide games. But what if goals are actually one of the least useful pieces of information when you’re trying to work out whether a match will go over or under...
When I traded live for Betfair at financial shows
The Newbury Gold Cup is more than a horse race; it's a cherished memory interwoven with my journey as a Betfair trader. In 2006, I introduced the exciting concept of trading on betting exchanges, captivating a skeptical yet intrigued audience.
Why Bet Angel Does Not Make Endorsements or Recommendations
Why Bet Angel Doesn’t Make Endorsements Not a Review Site We often get asked if we can make recommendations of products and services, but it's something that's really hard for us to do. Let us explain... First up, our focus has always been on trading, strategy, and education – not...
Understanding Pace in Horse Racing and Why it Matters
Understanding Pace in Horse Racing When it comes to analysing horse racing, many people focus on form, class, distance, draw, and going. While all of those factors are crucial, there’s another element that can make or break a race: pace. Understanding pace in horse racing is essential for punters, traders, and...
Horse Racing Makes Its Voice Heard
Horse Racing Makes Its Voice Heard Today—Wednesday 10 September 2025—marks a landmark moment in British sport: for the first time in modern history, all horse racing in Britain has been halted in protest over a proposed rise in betting tax. Four major meetings at Lingfield, Carlisle, Uttoxeter and Kempton were cancelled and...
BHA Ratings Explained: A Complete Guide to Horse Racing Handicaps
Official 'BHA' Ratings Explained When you’re trying to understand horse racing in the UK, one of the most important terms you’ll come across is BHA rating. These ratings, set by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), play a key role in determining which races a horse can run in and how competitive it...
Bet Angel – Automatic Renewal Made Easy
Bet Angel - Automatic Renewal Made Easy When you use Bet Angel, one of the key benefits of the verified email process is seamless access and flexibility in managing your subscription. Once your email is verified, you unlock features like automatic serial number retrieval, auto-activation, and the ability to purchase serial numbers...
Why horse racing is funded by betting
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...