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Post MortemStakingJohn F JacksonJohn examines a series of bets in his usual challenging style and shows how a combination of proportional staking and hedging can blow the roof on the profit graph
Wet and WellinHorse RacingMark LittlewoodWith the weather changing who is well in on the coming soft ground and how can we measure it
Paddock NotesHorse RacingRick TaylorRick takes a look at paddock notes and how to get the most out of this relatively unused area
Something for EveryoneHorse RacingDave RenhamA pub conversation leads to a selection box of stats and useful angles from Dave
Sire AnalyserHorse RacingMark LittlewoodWhich sire has an over 40% ROI on fibresand. A look at how to use the new Sire analyser facility on the web site
Doncaster St Ledger meeting the trendsHorse RacingDavid MyersTrends expert David Myers publishes his first article here with a look at the up and coming Ledger festival

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MySheetHorse RacingMark LittlewoodA look at the latest web site facility that enables you to create personalised data sheets for the days racing.
A simple system for maiden racesHorse RacingRick TaylorThe headline results from testing this system show that over the last three years the system found 389 selections and had 177 winners, representing a strike rate of over 46 per cent. This keeps losing runs short and is good from a psychological point of view because you are frequently at the payout window. The overall profit to a 1-point stake was almost £65
Implementing Bivariate Poisson football models in RFootballAlun OwenAlun continues his article series after reader requests to cover the Bivariate Poisson model
Automatic bet placementHorse RacingMark LittlewoodAn introduction to a utility that may solve your bet placement needs whilst you are on holiday
Draw bias revisitedHorse RacingDave RenhamSometimes the draw can be like moving quicksand, Dave is an expert on the draw and he looks at what has been changing recently.
How to use Excel 2007 as a system builderGeneralGeorge SwanGetting data into Excel is one thing but how can we use Excel to then test the validity of various system scenarios.

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KISS a simple system for 2yo racesHorse RacingRick TaylorA simple system for the coming spate of 2yo races
Fitting Poisson models to predict football match outcomes usFootballAlun OwenAn insight into Aluns football modelling PhD work this time using R as his exploratory vehicle
Is there a link to more successful trainers using past in ruHorse RacingDave RenhamHow do individual trainers perform in respect to a horses running style, Dave uncovers the facts.
Using support vector machines to predict winnersHorse RacingTed AshworthTed introduces to his series the all important aspect of finding overlays
Trainer AnalysisHorse RacingMark LittlewoodIntroduction to the new Trainer analysis facility
Watching RacehorsesHorse RacingMark LittlewoodSome of the key factors behind John Hutsons paddock watching and a possible quick and dirty alternative.

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Jam,ie Spencer jockey analysisHorse RacingDave RenhamYou either love him or loathe him (Spencer that is), Dave takes a look at the stats associated with this most talked about jockey.
World cup 2010 updateFootballJohn F JacksonJohn exmaines how to utilise the spread odds and traditional fixed odds to form a model for the tournament. Accompanying software with the article.
Front running favouritesHorse RacingDave RenhamHow leathal are favourites that get to the front early and where best to back them.
Draw bias at Royal AscotHorse RacingRick TaylorWith the big summer meeting on the horizon Rick runs over the draw at the royal meeting.
How to use LightSVMHorse RacingTed AshworthTed continues his series on Support Vector Machines and provides some accompanying software.
Gelded since last runHorse RacingMark LittlewoodA look at the overall performance of horses gelded since their last run and which trainers do well with these types.

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World Cup 2010FootballJohn F JacksonWith only weeks to go to the 2010 World Cup, you cannot afford to bet without consulting Johns article and spreadsheet
Using Support Vector Machines to Pick WinnersHorse RacingTed AshworthUsed by William Bentner, Ted gives the first of a series on utilising SVMs
Lessons from KellyHorse RacingMark GoodheadMark looks at the effect the odds have on bank growth when utilising Kelly
Bumper ProfitsHorse RacingBill SmithHow to use the Cheltenham bumper race to secure future profit
The Derby SsytemHorse RacingRicky TaylorA profile of the key factors that determine the Derby winner
3 yo MaidensHorse RacingDave RenhamWe are in the 3yo maiden period and approapriately Dave takes a look at the profitable areas within these races.

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Dany Nichols sprint king or is there more to himHorse RacingDave RenhamHe is known mainly as an effective trainer of sprint handicappers but is there more to Dandy Nichols than this?.
The Newmarket Wizards - Tom SegalHorse RacingMark LittlewoodInterview with Tom Segal, Pricewise of the Racing Post
Early season 2yo racesHorse RacingDave RenhamWith early 2yo races about to unfold Dave takes a look at where the profit can be found
Avoiding account closuresGeneralEmail ListA very active session on the email list looks at methods to keep bookmakers off your scent when it comes to closing down winning accounts.
Aintree stats other than the NationalHorse RacingMark LittlewoodA look at the hurdle and chase races at the big spring meeting and where the better bets have been.
Delta NeutralStakingJohn F JacksonControlling volatility and locking in profits by hedging ... detailed, worked examples for a bookmaker special offer and a daily SP spread bet.

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Can We TalkStakingJohn F JacksonJohn go's for the jugular after a frustrating exchange on the email list about hedging. If you didn't believe Phill Bull maybe John will convince you.
Staking How Should We Do ItStakingMichael WildingAfter a debate on the email discussion list Michael sets out his thoughts on how to approach staking, including an explanation of Kelly and half Kelly
Readers Requests - Trainer gamblesHorse RacingMark LittlewoodAn update on which trainers were profitable with their gambled horses in 2009
Big Race Trends - The Arke TrophyHorse RacingRick TaylorAn in depth look at the trends behind the Arkle trophy at Cheltenham
The Newmarket Wizards - Richard HoilesHorse RacingMark LittlewoodInterview with TV pundit and commentator Richard Hoiles.
Key Cheltenham TrendsHorse RacingDave RenhamA look at the key trends behind all the Cheltenham races. Invaluable if you are punting at the festival.

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Newmarket Wizards Nick AubreyHorse RacingDavid DuffieldInterveiw with the Australian pro punter Nick Aubrey
Validating RatingsHorse RacingG SwanHow can we measure confidence in a set of ratings.
Betting on the Kempton AWHorse RacingRicky TaylorA look at some of the factors surrounding Kempton AW betting with a simple to follow system in summary
Rating the five betting systemsGeneralAlun OwenAlun applies some of his previously documented methods with a blow by blow attempt at the pre xmas competition to rate five betting systems
3 yos first run of the seasonHorse RacingDave RenhamWhith the flat looming who should we be looking out for with 3yo seasonal debuts
KnockoutGeneralJohn F JacksonWith the help of Excel John explains how to calculate winning chances from various knockout tournament stage positions

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ARCHIE a method for evaluating systemsHorse RacingSteve TilleySteve's original article shows a simple to opearte method for evaluating the validity of system results. Published also as a pre read to Aluns piece.
The Newmarket Wizards - Hugh TaylorHorse RacingSystematicBetting.comThe next installment of the Newmarket wizards is an interview with ATR's Hugh Taylor
Big race trends - The King GeorgeHorse RacingRicky TaylorA look at the race trends and stats that can help you unravel the boxing day showdown
A Christmas selection boxHorse RacingDave RenhamA selction of systems and angles to take you into a profitable new year.
How many bets do you need to assess your system using ARCHIEHorse RacingAlun OwenAlun continues the work of the original Archie article which looked at how to assess the robustness of system results.

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Market Bias Revisted Part IIHorse RacingDave RenhamDave continues his study of market bias with the second part of his article looking at field size.
The Hennesy Gold CupHorse RacingRicky TaylorNarrowing the field down with a race profile of the up and coming Hennesy.
Olympic MemoriesHorse RacingJohn JacksonWhile we are united by a common interest in gambling ... are we not also united by a love of the sports themselves? The thrill of the chase. The beautiful game. The spectacle. The atmosphere. The friendship. Here are one punter's memories of arguably the greatest sporting event in the history of mankind.
Neural Network Learning Methods and AW RacingHorse RacingPeter MayA look at some of the underlying principles underpinning neural networks and their application to horseracing
Draw LTOHorse RacingSystematicBetting.comGood draw last time out bad bet next time out ?, a look at the stats.

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Profitable HeadwayHorse RacingMark LittlewoodWe read the daily race comments on a daily basis but do we really understand them all in terms of profitable impact.
Grumpy Holiday NotesHorse RacingMark LittlewoodA typical example of the application of pace despite the Algarve keyboards
Beating the Football Spreads using conditional ProbabilitiesFootballTed AshworthA look at how to gain an edge by examining the odds in seperate but related football markets
Pace Running Styles in NH racesHorse RacingDave RenhamHow does the question of pace relate to NH racing. Dave takes a long overdue look at the winter code.
Wellin Horses IIHorse RacingSystematicBetting.comThe second part in a look at horses returning to favourable marks, with a trainer by trainer breakdown.
Prediciting PaceHorse RacingRick TaylorRick continues his series on how he approaches the analysis of race pace.
King Canute Must DieHorse RacingJohn F JacksonWhere do you stand with respect to the digital revolution?, be prepared to at least shuffle a little after reading Jacko.

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System testing competitionHorse RacingPeter MayUsing a set of results from 2008 can you predict which of a number of systems have perfomed the best in 2009 and win 4 months free membership.
Well in horsesHorse RacingSystematicBetting.comWhat does it mean when a horse is well in and how profitable can it be to follow them
Trainers two runnersHorse RacingDave RenhamWhat should we do when a trainer has two runners in a race. Dave examines the stats.
Measuring early paceHorse RacingRicky TaylorRicky explains his approach to catagorising and measuring early pace in a race.
Mamite market mapperHorse RacingA N OtherA useful software tool for monitoring exchange prices
Market Bias revisitedHorse RacingDave RenhamDave continues his research into market bias witha more general look at turf races
Show me the supercomputerHorse RacingJohn JacksonJohn takes a look at what needs to be considered when you set out to buy a new computer system

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Educating TrevorHorse RacingSystematicBetting.comA year with an apprentice bettor at his side highlights how mindset is probably the most difficult pro punter characteristic to adopt
Market bias in 5f handicapsHorse RacingDave RenhamDave takes a look at what assistance the market offers in 5f handicaps
Multiple MugsHorse RacingMark LittlewoodWould a profitable straight win set of bets create better returns if bet in Lucky 15's.
How reliable are breeding statsHorse RacingMark FoleyA look at some of the myths and dangers of misuse of breeding stats
Developing Statistical Models using R IIIHorse RacingAlun OwenAluns third part in a series looking at statistical methods using R. This month developing a binary logistical regression model
Developing SystemsHorse RacingRick TaylorRick gives some general advice on how to improve your chances of developing successful systems

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Developing statistical models part IIHorse RacingAlun OwenFollowing on from June, part II of Alun's introduction to building models for horse racing data.
Two year old debutants in maidensHorse RacingDave RenhamWith the 2yo season starting to flourish, Dave takes a more in depth look at 2yo debutants.
Impact ValuesHorse RacingMichael WildingIn response to an email request Michael takes an introductory look for beginners at the use of Impact Values.
When to back the favouriteHorse RacingRicky TaylorFinding good favourites and avoiding bad ones, Rick takes a look at the figures.
Are you feeling lucky, well are you SteveHorse RacingSmarterSigShould we put any faith in numbers, well Steve doesn't think so and he should know he works for the Racing Post
2yo TrainersHorse RacingMark LittlewoodHow do the various trainers fair with their 2yo's first second and third timne out

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Developing statistical models for racing using RHorse RacingAlun OwenA beginners guide to building statistical horse racing models using the free downloadable package R
Pace Running Styles for JockeysHorse RacingDave RenhamDave takes a look at which Jocks to watch out for in relation to pace profiles.
Programming with the Betfair APIHorse RacingTed AshworthIntroduction to programming the Betfair API
Jockey and Trainer Trends for Royal AscotHorse RacingRick TaylorWho should we look out for this months up and coming Ascot festival
Successful Betting CharacteristicsHorse RacingEmail ChatWhat characterises a successful punter, interesting discussion from the email list
Derby 2009 Breeding RatingsHorse RacingMark Littlewood & Peter MayEvaluating this years derby from the npoint of class and distance using pedigree ratings.
Going and PaceHorse RacingSystematicBetting.comDo front runners do better on soft or firm, AW or turf?.

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Good Pace Good Draw Good BetHorse RacingSystematicBetting.comAn examination of which course, track and draw sections offer the best figures for horses with prominent running pace profiles.
2nd Run 2yosHorse RacingMark FoleyWhich trainers can be relied upon to show marked improvement from their second time out 2yos.
Conference newsHorse RacingAlun OwenUpdates on a couple of up and coming conferences that may be of interest to sports bettors.
Finding Different Ways to Evaluate PerformanceHorse RacingDave RenhamIs wins to runs the only or best way to evaluate performance when analysing past data?.
Repeat WinnersHorse RacingRicky TaylorWhich trainers can be relied upon to get repeat wins from their 2yos, Rick investigates.
Statistical Forecasting & Football Match OutcomesFootballAlun OwenThe final part in Aluns series sees him find further improvements to the model developed last eyar.

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Premier league darts part IIIDartsJohn JacksonJohns third installment takes a look at some general principles for gathering data from the web and in particular Betfair prices
Trying to spot horses that shorten in runningHorse RacingDave RenhamDave takes a look at some methods for trading horse prices for a profit via the in running markets.
Grand National TrendsHorse RacingRicky TaylorSome vital stats and trends to help you find this years National winner
Finding Winners by Natural SelectionHorse RacingG E SwanGeorge takes a look at the Darwinian world of Genetic Alogorithms and their application to winner finding. Accompanying software to get you going with your own experiments.
Kiss Tips update and Avoiding Closed AccountsHorse RacingMark LittlewoodAn update on the profits from the first month of the Kiss Tips and some further advice on keeping betting accounts open.

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Premier League Darts 2009 Part IIDartsJohn F JacksonJohn continues his model building process for the ongoing darts tournament. The fixed odds and spread quotes produced take account of the first throw advantage.
2yo Summary 2008Horse RacingPeter MayPeter Mays top 2008 2yo's with breeding predictions for 3 yo careers.
Horse ProfilingHorse RacingDave PeatDave continues his look at horse profiling as a method for bet selection.
The Betting Market As A Guide To WinnersHorse RacingRicky TaylorUtilising the betting market as a short cut to profit.
Was All The Research Worth ItHorse RacingDave RenhamAs the flat season looms up Dave looks at some trainer predictions that held up last year and hopefully will repeat again.
KISS TipsHorse RacingMark LittlewoodA daily KISS brought right to your door

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Cheltenham festival trends - The Champion HurdleHorse RacingRicky TaylorRick turns hs attention away from the Gold cup and this month focuses on the up and coming Champion hurdle with ideas that have produced good profits in the past.
Favourites in Novice HurdlesHorse RacingDavid RenhamHow to make a profit from fancied horses in novice hurdles. A wealth of stats point the way through.
KISSed AgainHorse RacingJustin PenroseJustin continues his look at the relationship between the two main betting forecast sources and the final outcome of horse races.
ATASS Sports Seminar reviewHorse RacingAlun OwenA review of the December 2008 West Midlands statistical society talk by ATASS sports (sports modelling) and Mark Dixon
Horse race prediction - Monte Carlo simulationHorse RacingG E SwanHow to use a Monte Carlo simulation to convert horse ratings into probabilities. Comes with accompanying software to carry out the simulation
Weighing up horse profilesHorse RacingDavid PeatA first look at horse profiles and the useful ingredients that can paint a rich picture about a horses preferences and limitations.
Premier League DartsDartsJohn F JacksonJohn takes a look at assessing odds and identifying profitable bets on the coming 2009 Premier darts league in addition to downloading up to date prices from bookmakers and Betfair

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Kelly Matters and the Varance/Mean stakng PlanStakingJon DeslerJon examines the application of Kelly to markets that are not easily receptive to the popular staking plan.
KISSed Some MoreHorse RacingJustin PenroseJustin continues his investigation into the strategies that lie behind an examination of the forecast markets.
DiscplineHorse RacingMark LittlewoodIs it really important or just an excuse as one Betfair forum member suggests
Using Systems to Lay HorsesHorse RacingDave RenhamDave takes a look at the other side of the fence with some stats and methods for layers.
Bouncing Bobby Robbie BookieHorse RacingMark LittlewoodHow significant is the bounce factor and are there any outright profitable systems surrounding it.
Cheltenham Festival TrendsHorse RacingRicky TaylorFirst article from Rick who takes a look at selection trends for the Cheltenham Gold Cup

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When conditions are just rightHorse RacingMark LittlewoodMark finishes some unfinished business from 1995
Backing horses with poor recent formHorse RacingDave RenhamThere is nothing like backing a big priced winner. Dave looks at some factors to slim ddown the picks.
Changes in distance does it matterHorse RacingDave renhamWhat relevance does the previous distance run have at various distances of todays race.
Topspeed Recency and Runs NHHorse RacingMark LittlewoodHow best to use topspeed ratings. this time a look at the NH hurdle scene.
KISSEDHorse RacingJustin PenroseJustin looks at a possible assist to other systems via the betting forecasts.
Flat Trainers in SellersHorse RacingMark LittlewoodA continuing look at the performance of trainers in Flat race sellers

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Trainer ChangesHorse RacingMark LittlewoodA look at the performance of horses coming out of new yards.
The course can make a differenceHorse RacingDave RenhamWhich trainers should be noted at which courses, Dave uncovers some useful stats.
Trainer Gambles NH 2007Horse RacingMark LittlewoodA continuation of the exmination of trainers to note when backed in the market.
Rating Maiden DebutantsHorse RacingMark LittlewoodPrompted by an email discussion, an initial look at rating newcomers based on trainer trends.
NH Trainers in SellersHorse RacingMark LittlewoodWho are the trainers to follow in sellers and how do they do with seller debutants
Price EquivalenceStakingJohn JacksonWith so wide a variety of markets available to us John takes a look at some methods for extracting the best deals

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NN and AI ratings videoHorse RacingMark LittlewoodA downloadable video of how the ratings were compiled for the NN article. Apologies for slight synch problem on second half of video. Download Video
Trainer GamblesHorse RacingMark LittlewoodA continuation of the examination of trainer performance with market droppers and drifters. This time the NH trainers come under the microscope
Systems have a shelf liveHorse RacingDave RenhamDave takes a look at some previously profitable systems that have fallen on harder times and explains why many systems suffer this fate
Neural Networks AI RatingsHorse RacingMark LittlewoodMark dips his big toe into the practical world of NN's and re-explores the compilation of the AI ratings
Placepot AnalysisHorse RacingDave RenhamThe first in a series of articles examining the underlying influences on this popular bet
Automated Exchange Betting book reviewHorse RacingPatrick GambleA review of Colin Magee's new book on Automated exchange betting

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Free wine lunch and yankeesHorse RacingJohn JacksonWhats the best approach to an offer of a free yankee if only one of your original yankee selections wins.
Profiting from staying 2yos in the latter part of the seasonHorse RacingMark FoleyIt takes a certain kind of horse to win the late season staying 2yo races. Mark examines the factors that offer the best guidelines
Readers requests trainer gambles 2Horse RacingMark LittlewoodThe second part examining the performance of flat trainers with respect to their entries that drift and drop in the betting
Late season trainer 2yosHorse RacingMark FoleyWhich trainers should we focus on as the Autumn 2yo season kicks in
Email chat - combining ratingsHorse RacingEmail groupSome interesting email discussion on combining two sets of ratings to make selections
Do you remember the Legacy systemHorse RacingGerald SimpsonGerald takes a run through the system and how it can be applied today
Statistical forecasting models and football match outcomes 3FootballAlun OwenAlun continues his series with part 3 on modelling football match outcomes.

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Readers Requests - Trainer GamblesHorse RacingMark LittlewoodHow do various trainers perform with their price droppers and drifters.
Statistical Forecasting Models and Football Match OutcomesFootballAlun OwenPart II of Aluns series on modelling techniques for football match prediction.
Jockey / Trainer CombinationsHorse RacingDave RenhamA look at the profitable areas surrounding various trainers and jockeys combined
Does the Going MatterHorse RacingMark LittlewoodJust how important is the going to the betting pound in our pocket
Front Running ResearchHorse RacingDave RenhamDave continues his research into pace patterns on the flat
Blink UpdateHorse RacingMark LittlewoodUpdate on the progress and profit of Blink selections from the web site

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Profiting From PullersHorse RacingMark LaydenWhat have the Derby winner New Approach and the 60 rated Grey Boy got in common?.
Key Race profitsHorse RacingMark LittlewoodA continuation of the key race analysis from the last couple of months
Pace Disadvantaged LTOHorse RacingMark LittlewoodA look at what constitutes a pace disadvantaged horse last time out and how to spot them.
Running Styles / Pace BiasHorse RacingDave RenhamDave continues his analysis of pace bias paying particular attention to courses
Blink - Thats OverpricedHorse RacingMark LittlewoodInspired by a recent read, a ready replacment is found for the Edgewise experiment with some promising early results.
My EuroFootballJohn F JacksonJohn takes a look at his Euro 2008 betting experience

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Everything you wanted to know about KellyStakingJohn JacksonJohn sets about unravelling the much talked about Kelly
Entry ProfilingHorse RacingMark LitlewoodWhats in an entry, a look at the stats behind the trainer habits.
Profiting from Market MoversHorse RacingPeter MarkoPeter continues his look at trading the horses and appeals for volunteers
Email ChatHorse RacingMichael BowmanA discussion of the WellIn horses on the web site highlights an excellent start to the season.
Key Race ProfitsHorse RacingMark LittlewoodA look at the profit from the previous months key races and a look ahead to this month
Three breeding KISS systemsHorse RacingDave RenhamThree systems based on pedigree stats
Statistical Forecasting Models and Football Match Outcomes 1FootballAlun OwenPart 1 introduces Models Based on the Poisson Probability Distribution

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Topspeed Recency And RunsHorse RacingMark LittlewoodThis month the question of what works best with topspeed is turned on handicap chasers.
Key Races IIHorse RacingMark LittlewoodFollowing on from last months article, a look at Mays key races and how the April ones have shaped up.
A Possible Method For Greening Up On BetfairHorse RacingSaltbobA look at one of this months exchanges on the email list.
The Punters Revenge EffectHorse RacingJustin PenroseThe first in a series of recommended books that helped shape members thinking about betting.
KISSHorse RacingDave RenhamThe second of Dave's keep it simple stupid systems.
Profiting from Market MovesHorse RacingPeter MarkoIs it possible to identify sufficient morning price droppers to trade a profit. Peter looks at a method that shows some early promise.
The Newmarket Wizards IIIHorse RacingMark LittlewoodThis months interview with the pro's is with author and pro punter Alan Potts
Trading in RunningHorse RacingDave RenhamDave takes a look at in running trading with a blow by blow account of one days trading.

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Watching Paddock Watchers IIIHorse RacingMark LittlewoodThe conclusion to the paddock watching experiment and the question of whether there is value in the parade ring.
Topspeed Recency and RunsHorse RacingMark LittlewoodPrompted by an email list question, a look at how best to use speed figures in terms of recency and runs.
Racing Trends RevealedHorse RacingDave RenhamA review of the new book by David Myers
Sprint Handicap Preparation for the Flat SeasonHorse RacingDave RenhamDave takes a look at an alternative approach to evaluating race class.
Key RacesHorse RacingMark LittlewoodCan we identify key races before they occur. A look at the American definition and perhaps how past key races might help.
K.ISSHorse RacingDave RenhamA welcome return for this series of simple systems put forward by readers.
Sample SpaceHorse RacingJohn F JacksonJohn gears his probability corner towards some questions raised on the email list regarding the value or no value inherent in a free yankee bet offered by bookmakers.
Review of the 2007 2yo Turf SeasonHorse RacingPeter MayPeter May takes a look at last years 2yo with a view to the 2008 season

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The Journey of the Invisible Pink UnicornHorse RacingJohn JacksonJohn identifies common but erroneous gambling beliefs. Explains the intuition behind Kulldorff’s strategy for gambling on favourable games.
Your Country Needs YouHorse RacingJohn JacksonJacko makes a call to arms and as an example asks what you would like to see in a programming or probabaility corner.
The Edgewise Experiment part 1Horse RacingJustin Penrose & Peter MarkoThe wisdom of crowds and concensus value betting experiment currently active on the email list, Justin and Peter go behind the figures to maximise profit.
Watching Paddock Watchers IIHorse RacingMark LittlewoodDoes paddck watching actually offer an edge. An update on the figures first quoted in the Feb Mag.
Making a Profit with Spread BettingHorse RacingAlexGetting started with spread betting isn't easy. Alex guides the way.
The Newmarket Wizards IIHorse RacingMark LittlewoodUnder the spotlight this month is pro gambler Laurence Lambourn, the man behind equineinvestments.co.uk
Pace Angles for Profit III on the AWHorse RacingDave RenhamDave continues his investigation of pace angles focusing this month on Lingfield
Automatic Betting Data Sources and SmartformHorse RacingColin MageeAn introduction to the world of automatic betting in its widest sense and the limitations of previous provisions.

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EdgeWise the wisdom of crowdsHorse RacingMark LittlewoodAn account of how SmarterSig members pooled resources and opinions to crack open some real profit in January.
Watching paddock watchersHorse RacingMark LittlewoodDoes paddock watching yield a real edge. Mark begins a project to find out.
The newmarket wizardsHorse RacingMark LittlewoodLast months interviewee and pro punter Russell Clarke answers some readers questions on pro punting
Pace angles for profit on the AW (2)Horse RacingDave RenhamA continuation of this series into how pace analysis can be utilised on the AW
AI ratings reviewHorse RacingMark LittlewoodThe AI ratngs have been around for a few years. What are they made up of and how have they performed?.
A bumpy ride on the road to profitHorse RacingMark FoleyMark takes a look at some profitable angles in NH bumper races
Alternative strategies for football game predictionsFootballStefan PerryStef takes a look at how it may be possble to move away from an overall evaluation of form when assessing a football match to one which becomes sensitive to how each team has perfomed against similar sides to the one it meets today.

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Early, Live and SP BettingHorse RacingMark LittlewoodAre we better off betting in the early or pre race live markets. Some stats from a survey highlight where its best to play.
The Sports Trader BlogHorse RacingJustin PenroseJustin looks at the methods behind a profitable in running sports trader.
AW Trainer StatsHorse RacingDave RenhamWith the AW season about to kick in, Dave takes a look at some profitable AW trainer angles.
Pace Angles for ProfitHorse RacingDave RenhamAn examination of pace and its potential for profit on the All Weather tracks
The Newmarket WizardsHorse RacingMark LittlewoodFirst in a series of interviews with the professional players kicks off with Russell Clarke, ex Odds On columnist and long time pro'
First Time in Handicaps - Trainer AnalysisHorse RacingMark LittlewoodA brief look at trainer profiles for inmates making their first, second and third run in handicap company. Accompanying spreadsheet shows all trainers.