Best Betfair Tipsters & Betting Systems (If You Can’t Use Bookies)

One of the most common questions we’re asked here at Honest Betting Reviews is:

“What are the best tipsters and betting systems to use if I’ve lost my bookmaker accounts and can only bet on Betfair?”

It’s a very real problem — and one that affects more bettors than ever.

If you’ve been profitable for any length of time, chances are you’ve already experienced stake restrictions, account limits, or outright closures from traditional bookmakers.

When that happens, Betfair often becomes the only realistic option left.

The issue?

Most tipsters still price their results at bookmaker odds, often boosted by Best Odds Guaranteed (BOG). Once you’re restricted to Betfair SP, those headline profits can quickly disappear.

The good news is this:

Betfair-only betting can still be profitable — if you use the right services.

In this guide, we’ll show you:

• Which betting services actually work at Betfair SP
• Which systems are designed specifically for the exchanges
• And which tipsters remain profitable even without bookmaker access

All the services listed below have been tested by us and tracked using Betfair SP results, not cherry-picked bookie prices.

Who This Guide Is For

This article is specifically for bettors who:

• Have restricted or closed bookmaker accounts
• Bet on Betfair or other exchanges
• Want systems that don’t rely on BOG or early bookie value
• Care about long-term profitability, not hype
• Prefer proven results backed by live trials

If that sounds like you, you’re in the right place.

Using Betfair Instead of the Bookmakers

Before we look at the best services, it’s worth understanding why betting on Betfair is different — and why many tipsters struggle to make the transition.

Why Bookmaker Odds Usually Beat Betfair SP

With traditional horse racing tipsters, value is often found:

• Early in the morning
• In overnight markets
• When liquidity is low

At that stage, Betfair markets are often thin, inefficient, or unavailable.

By race time, when Betfair liquidity peaks, the value has frequently vanished — which is why many tipsters show far weaker results at Betfair SP than at early bookie odds.

Similarly in golf betting, some tipsters tip early in the week on a Monday, finding value prices with the bookies when volume is thin and there is little liquidity on Betfair.

Prices — particularly backing each-way — can then shorten considerably and make it tough to match the advised prices.

Or in football, some tipsters tip in niche markets or lower league matches that have slim volume, with prices disappearing quickly.

These tipsters may be able to advertise strong “official” results, but for most followers it is simply not practical or possible to achieve the same results. 

When Betfair Can Still Work

Despite that, Betfair can be highly profitable when:

• Strategies are designed around liquidity
• Systems focus on laying as well as backing
• Trades are placed in-play or late pre-event
• Selections are based on market behaviour, not just form

These are the kinds of services we focus on below.

Bookmakers vs Betfair: What Changes When You’re Betfair-Only?

Here is a quick summary then of the key differences of using Betfair versus bookmakers when following tipsters or betting systems:

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More and more tipsters and betting system developers are now building strategies specifically for Betfair, driven by:

• Increasing bookmaker restrictions
• Betfair’s competitive 2% commission
• Access to automation via the Betfair API
• Growth in trading and data-driven approaches

As a result, some of the most robust betting services today are exchange-first — not bookmaker-dependent.

How We Judge Betfair Betting Services

Here at Honest Betting Reviews, we’ve tested hundreds of betting systems and tipsters over the years.

Crucially:

• We track Betfair SP results alongside bookmaker prices
• We don’t rely on vendor-supplied data
• Every service below has shown proven profitability on Betfair

That puts us in a strong position to separate genuinely exchange-friendly systems from those that only look good on paper.

Best Tipsters and Betting Systems to use on Betfair

OK, so now let’s take a look at the most profitable betting systems you can use on Betfair.

Our top 5 list is in descending order from five down to one:

5. Racing Intelligence

Why It Works on Betfair

• Selections are driven by late market moves
• Strong correlation between money flow and BSP
• Performs well without relying on early bookie prices

At a Glance

• Bet type: Back (win or win & place)
• Sport: Horse racing
• Best for: Betfair-only backers
• Time required: Low
• Bank size: Medium

One of the best tipsters we have come across and one of the most profitable on Betfair is Racing Intelligence.

It is a little different from traditional “tipsters” as it doesn’t study form, ratings, or any of the standard ways that tipsters normally produce their tips.

Instead the selections are provided by an inside man at one of the world’s leading bookmakers, who gets to see where the big money is being placed on certain high value “marker” accounts. You can check out our original review of Racing Intelligence here.

The service has proved remarkably successful both at the bookies and Betfair. Using BSP alone the service has made over 400 points profit if backing win-and-place at Betfair and over 600 points profit if backing win-only.

Since the service started up, the return on investment has been over 18% at BSP, with strike rates of 39% if backing win-and-place and 20% if going win-only.

All in all those are top class results and makes Racing Intelligence well worth following purely on Betfair even if you’ve lost your bookie accounts.  

4. Trade On Sports

Why It Works on Betfair

• In-play markets with heavy liquidity
• Automated execution via Betfair
• Data-driven selection filters

At a Glance

• Bet type: Trade / Automation
• Sports: Multi-sport
• Best for: Bot users & traders
• Time required: Low–Medium
• Bank size: Medium

Another trading service that’s been set up to be used specifically on the Betfair markets, Trade On Sports comes from a dedicated team of professional traders and covers a range of sports including football, tennis, cricket, NFL, ice hockey and more.

The focal point of the service for us though is the football trading, particularly their HT Overs Bot which amassed a superb £6,000 profit during our live trial of it.

It is a tool that analyses in-play Betfair markets and uses historical data to find stand-out trading opportunities where there is at least an 80% chance of another goal. It has proved to be very effective at doing that.   

In addition, Trade On Sports (TOS) includes a range of other tools including pre-match trading, an unders Bot, tennis ratings and recommended bets across a range of sports.

There is also a vibrant community of members who exchange ideas and chat about trading on the TOS Telegram app.

All in all Trade On Sports is a service that’s constantly evolving and improving and we expect it will keep finding new profitable angles to exploit on Betfair. 

3. Goal Profits

Why It Works on Betfair

• Trades are placed in-play, where liquidity is strongest
• Focus on market inefficiencies rather than outright results
• Designed exclusively around exchange mechanics

At a Glance

• Bet type: Trade
• Sport: Football
• Best for: Traders
• Time required: Medium–High
• Bank size: Medium

Up next is the first football service on our list, Goal Profits.

This is a football trading service specifically for use on Betfair and has a hugely dedicated following as well as winning numerous awards, including our very own Best Football Service, as voted for by our members. 

Goal Profits encompasses a veritable treasure trove of tools for the budding trader, including vast databases of stats from leagues all over the world that can be customised to find value trades not obvious to the everyday punter. 

You can also follow along with their pro traders in a live chat room and learn from the best.

In addition there is a comprehensive training package, including videos and guides, as well as a forum and extensive support available. 

There are even some Goal Profits members who claim to be trading full time based on its strategies and stats, which is about the best proof of its value you could imagine.

Certainly if you aspire to trade the Betfair football markets successfully then Goal Profits is a great place to start, whether you are just starting out on your journey or are an experienced trader looking to improve your returns. 

2. Little Acorns 

Why It Works on Betfair

• Laying is naturally suited to exchanges
• No reliance on BOG or early prices
• Long-term edge proven on 10+ years of live results

At a Glance

• Bet type: Lay
• Sport: Horse racing
• Best for: Conservative exchange users
• Time required: Medium–High
• Bank size: Medium–High

Little Acorns is a horse racing laying system designed specifically for use on Betfair.  The system comes in PDF format and has just four simple rules to follow.

You can use the Racing Post (or a similar racecard website) to find the selections, which should only take around ten to fifteen minutes per day. 

The system has been around for over ten years now and remains one of the most popular and consistent horse racing systems out there, with a legion of fans.

It has won numerous awards and continues to churn out steady profits of 100+ points profit per year, relentlessly year after year. 

Little Acorns advises a loss-recovery staking system which is not for the feint-hearted and requires a substantial betting bank, although you can also use flat staking if you prefer.

During our live trial of the system it made 189 points profit using loss recovery staking and 116 points profit using flat staking.  

If you are looking for a steady, reliable laying system for Betfair that has proven itself over the course of more than ten years, then you can’t do much better than giving Little Acorns a go. 

1. Betfair SP Edge

Why It Works on Betfair

• Tips are designed for BSP betting, so you don’t need bookmaker access.
• The strategy steers clear of weaker winter races and targets price moves where an edge can realistically develop by the off.

At a Glance

• Bet type: Back (BSP only)
• Sport: Horse racing
• Best for: Betfair-only backers seeking long-term value
• Time required: Low
• Bank size: Medium
• Why it suits Betfair: Tips priced for exchanges (no chasing bookmaker prices)

Betfair SP Edge is a horse racing tipster based at the reputable Betting Gods tipster platform.

It is built specifically around exploiting value at the Betfair Starting Price (BSP) — making it ideal for bettors who only back selections on Betfair and don’t rely on traditional bookmaker odds.

Darren, the tipster behind Betfair SP Edge, has spent years privately refining this approach while reviewing and working alongside some of the best-known names in racing betting, only deciding to release it publicly once the edge had proved itself over time.

The service is built on decades of racing knowledge and a disciplined focus on finding overlooked, bigger-priced winners at Betfair SP during the flat and all-weather season, rather than chasing weaker winter markets.

Members receive tips daily by e-mail, either in the evening before racing or at around 08:00 UK time, making it easy to place BSP bets on Betfair without odds chasing.

The results since starting up have been superb, with 700 points profit made at 1-point level stakes at Betfair SP. 

That has been achieved with a phenomenal 28% return on investment (ROI), one of the highest we have ever seen achieved at Betfair SP.

With a solid 19% strike rate, Betfair SP Edge is the stand-out tipster for those who have been restricted to betting solely on Betfair. First class results, easy to follow and built specifically to be used solely at the exchange. 

Conclusion – Using Betfair For Your Bets

Losing bookmaker accounts is frustrating — but it doesn’t mean your betting journey is over.

While many tipsters struggle to adapt to Betfair, the services listed above have proved they can succeed on the exchange, either through BSP-friendly selections, laying strategies, or trading systems built specifically for Betfair markets.

If you’re betting exchange-only, the key is simple:

• Avoid services reliant on BOG
• Focus on liquidity-based strategies
• Choose systems with verified Betfair results

There are already excellent Betfair-only options available — and more being developed all the time.

If you’re serious about long-term betting without bookmaker stress, Betfair remains one of the best platforms to build around.