Horse Racing, greyhounds and snooker specialist with thirty years experience of writing about sport across multiple platforms. A QPR and Snooker fan
As much as we like winning runs, it is inevitable that you will hit losing runs too. The process of finding winners needs a lot of time and study.
Have you found yourself enduring a losing streak recently?
You are not alone; we all go there.
Remember, betting is inherently unpredictable, and losing streaks are a natural part of the game. Even seasoned bettors encounter them. So, if you're in the midst of one, you're not alone.
Knowing that losses are expected statistically will enable you to accept them.
Each losing bet offers an opportunity to understand what went wrong and then take action. Knowing you are always learning should be treated as a bonus.
It will be challenging, here are a few pointers enabling you to come out the other side.
101 Ways to find Winners in Horse Racing
Are The Odds In Your Favour
In most betting markets, the odds will be against you.
Markets are designed for the bookies to profit.
If you are going to stop the losing streak you need to understand when the odds are "slightly more" in your favour
The betting the odds will never be in your favour .. but there will be different levels of degrees of fairness
You need to find markets that give you a better percentage chance of winning.
An example may be to look at races with smaller fields, or never place a bet bet when the favourite is odds, on or look for bad each way races, (bad for the bookies that is).
Bookmakers place odds are worse than I thought.
Getting these suitable markets will be infrequent and so should be your bets
Be Selective - Cut Out Fun Bets
The bookmakers need to do business everyday day, but you do not need to, time is on our side and we do not need to bet every day.
Learn betting percentages and odds, and let those numbers always guide you.
You Can Win More Often When You Investigate and Learn Bookmakers Betting Percentages
Review Races
A comprehensive review of races will stand you in good stead for future bets and help you stop the losing run.
- Check the form of the horse.
- Check the class of race the horse normally runs in, is it on the upgrade or downgrade.
- Is the horse a grass or all weather runner, which does it favour?
- What distance was the horse running at
- Check the speed figures
- Had the trainer targeted the race
- Was the horse supported in the market
- Look for races that throw up a lot of winners.
- Look at races where a horse was unlucky in running.
- Read the post-race comments and digest all the information
Form Study
Betting Bank
A betting bank is a crucial tool in managing your betting finances. It is is a ring fenced sum of money specifically for placing bets.
You need to always be aware of the funds in your betting bank and set yourself a strict budget.
Betting Bank
When on a losing run the bank will be your friend, guiding you to what course of action to take.
The bank will install discipline to your betting life, you will not regret it.
Make Money Betting, Have a Betting Plan and Be Businesslike
Losing Runs Conclusion
Experiencing a losing run in betting is common, if we are to win in the long term, we have to understand why we lose.
Analyse all your bets and remain unemotional.
Take a break if needed and come back stronger.
Good luck.
