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We use all these services ourselves and we will regularly update results to ensure a continued place on our approved list is merited

Insider Edge Bets – Final Review

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We have reached the end of our four month trial of Insider Edge Bets and here are the final results:-

 

Profit/Loss:   +148 points
Strike Rate:   33%  
Bank Growth:   99%
ROI:   26% 
Average number of bets:   4 bets per day
Cost:   Free 3 day trial then £25/month
VERDICT:   PASSED
Rating:

 

You can view full results here. 

 

Insider Edge Bets – Full Review

 

We have come to the end of our four-month trial of Insider Edge Bets and it’s time to wrap up with our final thoughts.

This service covers both horse racing and greyhounds, with bets sent out via Telegram, typically around 4 selections per day.

It claims to be based on “insider” information from a network of industry contacts, including trainers and owners.

While we’re often sceptical about such claims, this time we may have found a rare case where it’s actually worth taking seriously.

So how did it get on during our live trial?

Results

Over the course of the trial, the service delivered some very strong results.

A total profit of +148 points was made at advised prices, representing a bank growth of 99% and an ROI (return on investment) of 26%.

The strike rate came in at 33% (including places selections), which is perfectly respectable given the kind of prices they’re tipping at – often in the 3/1 to 6/1 range and higher.

These are very impressive figures as we say. Nearly doubling the bank in just four months is no mean feat and puts this service firmly in the “serious profit-maker” category.

However, there are a few important things to break down in the results.

Greyhounds vs Horse Racing

Perhaps the most striking aspect of this trial was where the profits came from:

  • Greyhounds: +139 points
  • Horse Racing: +9 points

So, while the service covers both sports, it’s fair to say that the greyhound tips have done the heavy lifting.

Now, this brings us to one of the main caveats with Insider Edge Bets…

The Price Crash Problem

The prices on the greyhound tips get smashed in very quickly. We’re talking some of the fastest price moves we’ve seen in a trial here at HBR.

A dog tipped at 9/2 can be cut to 9/4 in a matter of minutes after the tip is released. That means you need to:

  • Have a spread of active bookmaker accounts (Bet365, Skybet, Ladbrokes, Coral etc are key).
  • Be fast – have the greyhound markets open and ready before tips are posted.
  • Ideally be set up to act the moment the alert comes through.

They do provide a short warning before a tip is released, which is helpful, but if you’re slow or only using Betfair SP (BSP), your results could be very different.

There is also the risk of bookie account restrictions or closures with tips such as these that are heavily backed – particularly the greyhound tips. 

Betfair SP Results

We tracked BSP alongside advised prices during the trial. Here’s how that looked:

  • Greyhounds BSP: +11 points
  • Horses BSP: -7 points

So, while BSP has been profitable on greyhounds, it’s only a fraction of the advised price profit.

It’s a possible fallback if you don’t want to use bookies, but clearly not ideal.

 

Service Breakdown

Ease of use: Insider Edge Bets delivers selections via a private Telegram channel, at various times during the day. The tips are easy to follow and clearly laid out with the selection, odds, bookmaker, and stake.

There’s usually a short alert a few minutes before tips are posted, which gives you time to log in to your bookie accounts and get prepared.

That said, you do need to be available at the time tips are released and act quickly, particularly for greyhounds, as prices move extremely fast. If you’re someone who can’t be at your phone or computer at those times, you may struggle to match the advised prices consistently.

Availability of prices: This is probably the biggest challenge with the service. As mentioned in the main review, the greyhound prices get hammered within minutes of being released – in some cases slashed by as much as 50%.

If you’re not lightning-quick or if you only have access to one or two bookie accounts, it’s unlikely you’ll consistently get the advertised odds. Over time, this could result in a significant drop in your profits compared to the official results. 

That said, some members have reported still doing well even when getting a few ticks worse, and the BSP results for greyhounds did show a modest profit.

But to match the headline results, quick reactions and multiple bookmaker accounts are essential. The other issue you may face is having your bookie accounts restricted or closed if you are following these tips for an extended period of time.  

Strike rate: The strike rate during our trial was 33%, which is quite solid considering the prices tipped are often in the 3/1 to 6/1 range and beyond.

It helped keep drawdowns fairly manageable and ensured a good rhythm of regular winners. It’s not a high strike-rate service, so there will be losing runs, but the average odds mean the profits soon catch up.

Advised Betting Bank: No official bank size is advised by the service, so for the purposes of our trial we used a 150-point bank, which we feel is reasonable given the volume of bets and the range of odds.

The maximum drawdown during our trial was around 24 points, so a 150-point bank would have provided ample cover for variance while allowing for healthy compounding as profits grew.

Subscription costs: The service offers a free 3-day trial, after which it’s £25 per month. There are also options to sign up for £50 for 3 months or £250 for lifetime.

Given the results achieved during our trial – and even allowing for some reduction in returns due to price movement – this represents good value for money. Just bear in mind you’ll need to be actively engaged and ready to bet quickly to get the most from your subscription.

 

OVERALL VERDICT: PASSED

There’s no question this is a high-quality service with serious profit potential – particularly on the greyhound side.

If you can get the advised prices, this is one of the most lucrative tipsters we’ve trialled in recent times. The ROI of 26% and bank growth of 99% speak for themselves.

However, it does come with a warning: to follow the service successfully, you’ll need fast fingers, unrestricted bookie accounts, and preferably access to multiple firms. And there is always the risk of bookie account closures or restrictions when following heavily-backed tips like these. 

As long as you aware of those things going in and can handle them though, Insider Edge Bets is a service well worth adding to your portfolio.

👉 Check out Insider Edge Bets here

 

 

 

 

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Insider Edge Bets – Results Update

Yet more strong progress (at advised prices at least) for horse racing & greyhound service Insider Edge Bets, with a profit of 29 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 148 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here. 

As mentioned in previous updates, it’s important to break down the results here as there are some key points to note.

Firstly, the discrepancy between the horse racing and greyhound results at advised prices continues, with the net P/L for both for our trial so far being: 

  • Horse racing: +9 points
  • Greyhounds: +139 points

(You can see the results broken down by sport in the tabs at the bottom of our results spreadsheet). 

So as you can see, virtually all the profit for our trial to date has come from the greyhounds.

And as mentioned last time, the prices on the greyhounds do get hit very hard. 

The Betfair SP results for the two sports for our trial to date are:

  • Horses: -7 points
  • Greyhounds: +11 points

So the jury is still out on whether it is viable to follow the greyhound selections at Betfair SP, but what is clear is that there is a big advantage to being able to use bookie accounts – presuming you can get the prices of course. 

 

 

 

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Insider Edge Bets – Results Update

10th January 2025

Things continue to move along nicely (at advised prices at least) for horse racing & greyhound service Insider Edge Bets, with a profit of 58 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 119 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here. 

As mentioned last time, there’s a lot to unpick with this service. 

Firstly, there has been a big discrepancy thus far between the horse racing and greyhound results at advised prices:

  • Horse racing: +3 points
  • Greyhounds: +115 points

(You can see the results broken down by sport in the tabs at the bottom of our results spreadsheet). 

So as you can see, virtually all the profit for our trial to date has come from the greyhounds.

And as mentioned last time, the prices on the greyhounds get absolutely pulverised. 

The Betfair SP results for the two sports for our trial to date are:

  • Horses: -5 points
  • Greyhounds: +18 points

So on the one hand that illustrates how severely prices get hammered, but on the other hand indicates there might be some scope to follow the greyhound selections at Betfair.

We stress “might” because +18 points isn’t conclusive so far, but is something to be monitored in any event.

As to following the tips at the bookies, whilst the headline results are very good it does come with a health warning that you would be at risk of bookie restrictions if following these tips, particularly the greyhound ones. 

 

 

 

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Insider Edge Bets – Results Update

4th December 2024

It’s been a good start to our trial of horse racing & greyhound service Insider Edge Bets, with a profit of 61 points made for our trial so far to advised prices. 

You can view full results here. 

This is a very interesting service and there’s a lot to unpack so we’ll do our best to summarise our findings so far: 

Firstly, there has been a big discrepancy thus far between the horse racing and greyhound results at advised prices:

  • Horse racing: -17 points
  • Greyhounds: +78 points

(You can see the results broken down by sport in the tabs at the bottom of our results spreadsheet). 

So as you can see, all the profit for our trial to date has come from the greyhounds.

Secondly, the prices on the greyhounds get absolutely hammered. And quickly.

These are some of the fastest price cuts we have seen in a review for quite a while. 

It is not unusual to see a dog recommended at 9/2 for example get cut to 9/4, 2/1, even 6/4, within minutes of the tip being posted. 

So to get anywhere near the advised prices, you need a good spread of bookie accounts (e.g. Bet365, Skybet, Ladbrokes/Coral, Wills etc) and you need to work very fast once tips are posted on Telegram.

You really need to have your bookie sites open on the greyhound page and accounts funded ready for the tip to be sent. Fortunately they do post a warning that a tips is coming a few minutes before to give you the chance to prepare.

Thirdly, the Betfair SP results for the greyhound tips – whilst significantly below those at advised prices, have still been profitable so far with 22 points made at BSP for our trial to date.

It will be very interesting to see if they continue to be profitable at BSP because this could be a viable way to follow the service for those without bookie accounts (or those not wanting to risk their bookie accounts being restricted). So watch this space on that one.

Finally of note is that the horse racing results have actually been doing better at Betfair SP than the advised prices in our trial to date, with a loss of 11 points made at BSP versus -17 points at advised prices. 

So again it will be interesting to see if that holds up for the remainder of our trial. 

 

 

 

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Insider Edge Bets – New Review

16th October 2024

We are starting a new review today of a horse racing and greyhound service called Insider Edge Bets. 

Insider Edge Betting was apparently born from a collective vision among a group of industry professionals, aiming to give bettors a clear edge over bookmakers.

They saw the demand for a trustworthy platform where betting becomes a calculated, strategic pursuit, driven by expert knowledge and thorough analysis.

Leveraging years of experience from both the betting industry and ownership side, they say they’ve developed their expertise and built a vast network of respected contacts, including trainers and owners of horses and greyhounds.

They say these contacts regularly supply them with insider information on key ‘gambles’ in a sport where such opportunities are abundant.

Regular readers will know we are usually sceptical about tipsters claiming to be in receipt of “insider information,” as most of the time the claims are false, or if the tipsters are receiving inside info then that info isn’t very good, as they still make a loss.

However, this might just be one of those occasions when it should be taken seriously. 

We have heard good things about this service from trusted sources and the results to date look very encouraging. 

Since starting up at the beginning of the year, they have made over 360 points profit. 

Every month so far has been profitable and some have seen over 50 points profit made. 

It’s quite unusual to see a service covering both horse racing and greyhounds but they seem to make it work. 

It provides more bet volume of course and perhaps the chance to accumulate more profit than just focusing on one sport. 

In any event, this is certainly one of the more intriguing services we have come across in a while so it will be very interesting to see how it performs under a live trial. 

So we will get things underway and will report back here soon as usual on how they are getting on.

In the meantime you can check out Insider Edge Bets for yourself here.

 

 

Bet Professor

The Bet Professor – Final Review

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We have reached the end of our review of horse racing tipster the Bet Professor and here are the final results:

 

Profit/Loss:   +292 points
Strike Rate:   16%  
Bank Growth:   292%
ROI:  11% 
Average number of bets:   1-2 bets per day
Cost:   £10 for first month then £25 per month
VERDICT:   PASSED
Rating:

 

You can view full results here.

 

The Bet Professor – Full Review

 

The Bet Professor is a horse racing tipster that operates under the Punt Hub umbrella, and after an extended review period, it has delivered very impressive results.

With a total profit of +292 points at advised prices, the service has demonstrated strong profitability over the course of our trial.

This equates to an impressive 292% bank growth, meaning that a starting bank would have nearly quadrupled during the trial period.

One of the key metrics we look at is Return on Investment (ROI), and The Bet Professor has managed to maintain a solid 11% ROI, which is a very respectable return for a horse racing service over a period of more than two years.

This suggests that the selections consistently find value, which is a crucial factor for long-term betting success.

Bet Volume and Strike Rate

The service provides a manageable 1-2 bets per day, which makes it easy to follow compared to some tipsters that require placing dozens of bets daily.

The strike rate of 16% is on the lower side, which is typical for a service that focuses on bigger-priced selections. This means there will be losing streaks, so patience and a disciplined staking plan are essential.

Bookmaker vs. Betfair SP Performance

One notable finding from our review is that The Bet Professor performs significantly better at advised prices than at Betfair Starting Price (BSP).

Throughout the trial, we observed a consistent disparity between advised prices and BSP, with the latter lagging well behind.

In fact, Betfair SP followers would have suffered a loss of 66 points, whereas those taking advised prices at bookmakers have enjoyed substantial profits.

This suggests that the service is finding strong closing line value (CLV), meaning odds tend to shorten after selections are tipped, a positive indicator of an edge over the market.

However, it also means that access to multiple bookmaker accounts is necessary to get the best possible returns.

We are also being more mindful these days of price availability and whether those with bookie accounts can achieve the advised prices. 

For the majority of our trial most of the tips were sent out the night before racing, when markets are thin and it can be tough to get bets on.

Over the last few months they have switched to the morning of racing which is a welcome change but it remains to be seen if they can maintain the previous profit levels now they are tipping in the morning. 

Overall we are happy to award the service a PASSED rating as it delivered impressive and consistent results over the course of more than two years. 

However, it does come with the slight caveat that bookie accounts are needed and for most of the trial tips were sent out the night before racing. 

 

Service Breakdown

Ease of use: The selections are sent out e-mail, as we say on the morning of racing these days. There is plenty of time to get the bets on and with around 1-2 bets per day on average the workload is pretty manageable. 

Availability of prices: Price availability was a bit of an issue during most of our trial, as discussed above regarding tips being sent out the evening before racing. Often prices would contract quite considerably by the time of the race. This is less of an issue now that tips are sent in the morning but it remains to be seen if the previous profit levels can be maintained.   

Strike rate: The strike rate for our trial was a little on the low side at 16% but we didn’t experience any extended drawdowns during our trial which was good. 

Advised Betting Bank: A 100 point betting bank is recommended for following the service. That seems fairly reasonable to us and was never in jeopardy during our trial. 

Subscription costs: The subscription costs at the time of writing are £10 for first month then £25 per month or £60 quarter if paying by Paypal or £30 per month if paying by credit card. 

 

OVERALL VERDICT: PASSED

Overall, The Bet Professor has produced impressive results and passes our review. The profit of +292 points, combined with strong bank growth and a solid ROI, makes it a very promising tipster service.

The main caveat is that it is not viable at BSP, so bookmaker accounts are required to follow the selections successfully and most of the profits were made from early prices the evening before racing.

So we’ll have to see if the results hold up in the long run now they are taking morning prices, but certainly up to now the results have been impressive overall. 

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

9th September 2024

There’s been a slight dip for horse racing tipster The Bet Professor lately, with a loss of 16 points made at advised prices since our last update.

However they are still 260 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with a loss of 34 points made since our last update and 74 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So we would not recommend following this tipster at Betfair SP – it is only to follow them at the bookmakers. 

However, the results do indicate they are achieving strong CLV (closing line value) which is a good sign of being able to find value in their selections. 

 

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

24th June 2024

A small improvement for horse racing tipster The Bet Professor lately, with a profit of 9 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 276 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with 12 points profit made since our last update and 40 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So as mentioned before this is not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service. 

 

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

24th June 2024

A slight step backwards for horse racing tipster The Bet Professor lately, with a loss of 9 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 267 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with 10 points lost since our last update and 52 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So as mentioned before this is not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service. 

 

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

9th May 2024

Yet more gains for horse racing tipster The Bet Professor, with a profit of 19 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 276 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results have been moving in the right direction but continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with 16 points profit made since our last update but 42 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So as mentioned before this is not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service. 

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

8th April 2024

It’s been a solid month for horse racing tipster The Bet Professor, with a profit of 8 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 257 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results have been doing a little better lately but continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with 18 points profit made since our last update but 58 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So as mentioned before this is not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service. 

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

30th January 2024

It’s been a decent month for horse racing tipster The Bet Professor, with a profit of 7 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 249 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results have been doing a little better lately but continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with 17 points profit since our last update but 76 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So as mentioned before this is not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service. 

 

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

30th January 2024

A slight step backwards for horse racing tipster The Bet Professor over the last month, with a loss of 16 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 242 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with 19 points lost since our last update and 93 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So as mentioned before this is not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service. 

 

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

26th December 2023

Yet more gains for horse racing tipster The Bet Professor, with a profit of 41 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 258 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with 13 points profit made since our last update but 74 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So as mentioned before this is not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service. 

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

20th November 2023

Things continue to tick along nicely for horse racing tipster The Bet Professor, with a profit of 17 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 217 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with 2 points profit made since our last update but 87 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So as mentioned before this is not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service. 

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

29th September 2023

More profit in the bank for horse racing tipster The Bet Professor, with a gain of 4 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 200 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results also had a good month but continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with 11 points profit made since our last update but 89 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So as mentioned before this is not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service.  

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

26th August 2023

The good times continue to roll for horse racing tipster The Bet Professor, with a profit of 30 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 196 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results also had a good month but continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with 17 points profit made since our last update but 100 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So as mentioned before this is definitely not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service.  

 

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

12th June 2023

Horse racing service The Bet Professor continues to move along nicely, with a profit of 26 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 166 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results also had a good month but continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with 14 points profit made since our last update but 117 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So as mentioned before this is definitely not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service.  

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

1st May 2023

Horse racing service The Bet Professor continues its strong form, with a profit of 35 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 140 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results have improved but continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with 58 points profit made since our last update but 131 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So as mentioned before this is definitely not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service.  

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

11th March 2023

Horse racing service The Bet Professor has been on good form lately, with a profit of 54 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 105 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with 8 points profit made since our last update but 189 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So as mentioned before this is definitely not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service.  

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

26th January 2023

Not a huge deal of change in recent times for horse racing service The Bet Professor, with a loss of 3 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 51 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with 40 points lost since our last update and 197 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So we think it’s fair to say this is definitely not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service.  

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

9th November 2022

It’s been a better time lately for horse racing service The Bet Professor, with a profit of 46 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 54 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

The Betfair SP results continue to trail well behind those at advised prices, with 35 points profit made since our last update but 159 points lost for our trial to date at BSP.

So we think it’s fair to say this is definitely not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service.  

 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

9th November 2022

A bit of a step backwards for horse racing service The Bet Professor in recent times, with a loss of 22 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 8 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

It’s a very different story at Betfair SP however, as they have lost 70 points since our last update and are now 194 points down for our trial to date at BSP.

So we think it’s fair to say this is definitely not a strategy to follow at Betfair SP and bookie accounts are needed if you want to use the service! 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

30th September 2022

Not much change (at advised prices at least) for horse racing service The Bet Professor over the last month, with a loss of 3 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 30 points up at advised prices for our trial overall. 

You can view full results here.

It’s a very different story at Betfair SP however, as they have lost 67 points since our last update and are now 124 points down for our trial to date at BSP.

We want to dig in a bit more on what is happening on prices here as the differential between advised prices and BSP is quite considerable (albeit over a very large sample size), so will report back on that during our next update.

 

 

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The Bet Professor – Results Update

30th August 2022

It’s been a good start to our trial of The Bet Professor, with a profit of 33 points made so far to advised prices. 

You can view full results here.

It’s a different picture at Betfair SP however, as they are actually 57 points down for our trial to date at BSP.

So it’s not looking like the service is practical to follow at BSP based on what we’ve seen so far. 

It’s also worth noting that there are a large number of tips with this service – we’ve already proofed over 600! So you’re looking at around 10 bets per day which is worth bearing in mind if you’re thinking of following the service. 

 

 

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The Bet Professor – New Review

9th August 2022

We are starting a new trial today of a horse racing tipster called The Bet Professor.

Based at the Punt Hub stable of tipsters, they are supposedly “hard at work solving the betting equations and know exactly how to bring you a profit.”

Looking at the results achieved to date, they look pretty good at it too!

Having been tipping for just over nine months now, they have delivered an excellent 288 points profit so far according to the results on the Punt Hub website.

That has been achieved with a return on investment of 22% and a strike rate of a little over 17%.

The Betfair SP profit, whilst not quite as impressive, is still decent at 62 points made so far.

One thing to bear in mind with this service if you are thinking of following it is there quite a lot of tips – often 10-15 per day, so it is more time-consuming to follow than some other tipsters. 

If they can keep producing the same kind of profit it looks like the extra effort could be worth it however. 

We actually started proofing these tips on 21st June so will record results from then. As ever results will be updated here so you can see how they are getting on. 

In the meantime you can check out The Bet Professor for yourself here.

* Just a note that the Punt Hub website is still being redeveloped which is why the info is not all complete on the page.

 

 

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How Often Does the Favourite Horse Win? What You Need to Know

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If you’re wondering how often does the favourite horse win, the answer is: favourites win about 30-35% of the time.

This statistic is based on average figures across various races. In this article, we’ll explore what makes a horse a favourite, the factors affecting their performance, and whether betting on favourites is a smart strategy.

Key Takeaways

  • Favourites win about 30-35% of horse races, with the second favourite winning around 20%, which emphasizes the unpredictability of the sport.
  • Factors like race type, track surface, and field size greatly influence a favourite’s chances of winning, making each race unique.
  • Backers of favourites should focus on detailed analysis of odds and conditions, as betting on second favourites can sometimes yield better value.

Understanding Favourite Horses

In horse racing, the “favourite” is the horse most likely to win a race based on the betting odds. What determines a horse to be the favourite?

Several factors come into play. The class of a horse, based on its past performances and the quality of races it has competed in, is a major factor.

A horse’s recent form, reflected in its outcomes in previous races, also plays a significant role. Consistent performance tends to make a horse more favorable to bettors.

The jockey’s skill and recent performance can greatly influence a horse’s chances. A skilled jockey can significantly impact the race outcome.

Trainer intentions, such as positioning a horse for immediate victory or preparing it for future races, also affect its status as a favourite.

These elements explain why certain horses become favourites and set the stage for exploring their actual winning odds.

How Often Do Favourites Win?

When it comes to favourites winning horse races, the statistics can provide some fascinating insights.

Favourites win about 30-35% of the time on average, a figure consistent across different race types and prestigious events like the Cheltenham Festival.

Although these numbers might seem low, they reflect the unpredictability and competitiveness of horse racing.

The second favourite has a success rate of around 20%, meaning in about 50% of races, either the favourite or the second favourite wins.

In short, this highlights the competitive nature of these outcomes.

At the Cheltenham Festival, favourites have a winning strike rate of approximately 30%, reflecting the competitive field and the high quality of runners.

Meanwhile, the Grand National, known for its challenging course at Aintree, has a lower favourite win rate, with only about 8% of favourites crossing the finish line first.

These statistics highlight the varying degrees of difficulty and unpredictability in different horse races and tracks.

Average Strike Rate

The average strike rate of favourites, around 30-35%, is a key metric for bettors. Betting on the favourite in every race would yield wins in roughly one-third of your bets.

Favourites with very short odds, like 1/4 or shorter, have a much higher success rate, winning about 86% of the time.

Conversely, the second favourite wins about 18-21% of the time.

These figures highlight the importance of understanding the odds rather than blindly betting on the favourite.

Although the average strike rate provides a general idea, each race is unique, with various factors influencing the outcome.

Record of Favourites in the Big Races

Certain races are known the world over for their history and prestige. But how do favourites fare in the biggest contests? 

The Cheltenham Gold Cup, for instance, is a premier event at the Cheltenham Festival, attracting significant interest from punters and competitors.

The race has been won by favourites 34% of the time – 32 times out of the 94 runnings of the race.

In the Grand National, only 8% of favourites have won the race since 1900 – 10 out of 120 editions of the famous race.

That reflects the open nature of the race with so many horses taking part and so many obstacles to overcome, which present an element of randomness to the race. 

By contrast, in the 116 runnings of the Kentucky Derby since 1908, the favourite has won the race 34% of the time – on 40 occasions. 

In the Melbourne Cup the numbers are considerably lower, with 23% of favourites having won the race – 34 out of 150.

These notable races create some environments where favourites excel and others where they struggle. 

It’s important to keep these stats and environments in mind if you are betting on one of these famous races. 

Impact of Race Type on Favourites’ Success

The type of race significantly impacts a favourite’s performance. For example, favourites win 39% of the time in handicap races but only 26% in non-handicap races.

Handicaps level the playing field by assigning extra weight to better horses, making it more challenging for favourites but offering a clearer indicator of a horse’s true ability.

Larger fields tend to lower favourites’ success rates.

However, the trend of decreasing field sizes over the past two decades has positively impacted these rates.

Major races with reduced field sizes and the influence of prominent trainers often see higher success rates for favourites.

Dirt vs. Turf Performance

The track surface—dirt vs. turf—also affects a favourite’s performance. Favourites generally win more on dirt tracks than turf tracks, a trend consistent across various races and regions.

Knowing a favourite’s preferred track surface can give you an edge when betting.

Factors Affecting Favourites’ Performance

Several factors influence favourites’ performance, making each horse race unique and unpredictable.

Race type, like handicap vs. non-handicap races, significantly affects winning percentages.

Ground conditions also impact a horse’s performance.

The track surface type is another critical factor, as horses perform differently on various surfaces, affecting their chances of winning.

Previous form, trainer reputation, and competing entries by top trainers also affect a favourite’s success rate.

Broader race conditions, such as the country and grading structures, further influence outcomes.

Field Size and Competition

Field size and competition can diminish a favourite’s chances. Larger fields create more challenging conditions.

More horses in a race increase competition, leading to unpredictable outcomes and decreased winning percentages for the favourite.

Increased competition naturally lowers favourites’ likelihood of winning, as they face more competitors with varying strengths and weaknesses, making it harder to dominate.

Extra Weight in Handicap Races

In handicap races, favourites often carry additional weight to level the playing field, which can impair their performance.

Evaluating the weight a horse carries is crucial as it significantly affects its speed and endurance.

Better horses typically carry more weight, which can negatively impact their performance, making handicap races particularly challenging for favourites.

Unexpected Events

Unexpected events, like weather conditions, can greatly influence a horse race’s outcome, often unpredictably.

Rain can turn a firm track into mud, favoring some horses over others.

Variables like falling, refusing to race, and injuries also affect a favourite’s chances.

These incidents contribute to horse racing’s excitement and unpredictability. A sudden downpour or a horse breaking stride adds an element of uncertainty to every race.

Betting on Favourites

Betting on favourites is common among horse racing enthusiasts but comes with its own challenges.

Profiting from betting on favourites requires identifying true favourites and securing value prices. The best horse racing tipsters are able to do this but most amateur punters are not. 

Backing favourites can lead to slower losses compared to other strategies but isn’t always sustainable long-term.

Looking up win rates at each dirt course when backing favourites can increase winning chances. Knowing the track and how favourites perform on it provides an edge.

The extra weight given to winning horses in handicap races affects the favourite’s chances, making it crucial to consider all factors before betting.

Backing Favourites

Backing favourites requires a keen eye for detail and understanding the unpredictable nature of horse racing.

Incidents like falls, injuries, or changes in track conditions can hinder a favourite’s chances.

Such incidents significantly lower the likelihood of a favourite winning and can dramatically alter race results.

Successful favourite backing involves selecting horses with odds differing from their true odds, looking for value, and avoiding overhyped or overpriced horses.

Grasping these nuances can make the difference between a winning and losing bet.

Considering Second Favourites

Betting on second favourites can sometimes be more profitable than betting on the favourite.

With a success rate of about 18-21%, second favourites can offer better value in competitive races, especially if the favourite is overhyped or mispriced.

Betting on second favourites can be beneficial when their odds are close to the favourite’s. This strategy is effective in major races with substantial prize money.

Analysing odds and race conditions helps find opportunities where second favourites offer better returns.

Small Wagers and Long-Term Profit

Placing small wagers on favourites is recommended for new bettors. Smaller bets can lead to sustainable profits over time if managed wisely.

Careful management of these smaller wagers is key to long-term profitability.

Small wagers can pay off by avoiding large losses and gradually building a profit.

This approach requires patience and discipline but offers a way to enjoy horse racing and betting horses without significant financial risk.

Summary

In summary, while favourites win horse races approximately 30-35% of the time, various factors can influence these odds.

The type of race, field size, track surface, and unexpected events all play a role in determining a favourite’s chances of winning.

Betting on favourites can be a viable strategy, but it’s essential to consider second favourites and manage wagers wisely for long-term profitability.

Understanding the dynamics of horse racing and the factors that affect favourites can significantly enhance your betting experience.

By applying the insights and strategies discussed in this guide, you can make more informed decisions and increase your chances of success in the thrilling world of horse racing.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do favourites win horse races?

Favourites tend to win about 30-35% of horse races, so while they have a decent chance, it’s always good to consider other factors too!

What factors influence a favourite horse’s performance?

Your favorite horse’s performance hinges on race type, field size, added weight in handicap races, and unexpected factors like weather and injuries.

Keeping these in mind can help you better understand how your horse might perform!

Is betting on second favourites a good strategy?

Betting on second favourites can be a solid strategy, as they win around 18-21% of the time and often present better value in competitive races.

How does race type affect favourite horses’ success rates?

Race type significantly impacts favorite horses’ success rates, with favorites winning 39% of the time in handicaps compared to just 26% in non-handicap races.

So if you’re looking to bet, consider the race type!

What are some notable races where favourites often win?

You’ll find that in races like the Cheltenham Festival and the Grand National, favourites often have a strong shot at victory.

It’s a good idea to pay attention to these events if you’re looking to back a sure bet!

 

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What Does RPR Mean in Horse Racing? A Complete Guide

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If you’re into horse racing or betting you’ll have come across many abbreviations and ratings that can be a bit confusing.

One that stands out for many is “RPR”. So what does RPR mean in horse racing and how can it help you make informed betting decisions?

This will explain what RPR is, how it’s calculated, what it means for horses and how you can use it to improve your betting.

Let’s get started!

What is RPR?

RPR stands for Racing Post Rating. It’s a number that’s assigned to a horse’s performance in a race by the Racing Post, a UK based racing publication.

It’s a way for punters, analysts and fans to measure a horse’s performance and compare it to others in a race or across races.

RPR is used by both casual punters and professionals as a tool to find horses that have an edge in a forthcoming race.

How is the RPR Calculated?

The RPR is calculated by Racing Post experts who consider several factors to estimate a horse’s performance in a race. These include:

  1. Finishing Position and Winning Margin: Where the horse finished and the margin by which they won or lost.
  2. Quality of Opposition: Horses in higher grade races will have RPRs that reflect the quality of the competition. For example a race with several high rated horses will impact each horse’s RPR more.
  3. Race Conditions: Track (turf or dirt), weather, distance and course type are considered as they can all impact a horse’s performance.
  4. Weight Carried: The weight a horse carries, as set by the race conditions, impacts their performance and the RPR adjusts for it. A high performing horse carrying extra weight gets an RPR that takes into account the extra load.

The Racing Post experts review the horse’s performance against these factors to give a rating for that particular race.

Why RPR is Important

The RPR is designed to normalise performances across different races so you can compare horses that haven’t raced against each other.

It takes into account more than just the finishing position and gives a more complete picture of the horse.

Here are the reasons why RPR is so useful:

  1. Standardised Benchmark: RPRs give a consistent measure so you can compare horses even if they’ve run on different tracks or under different conditions.
  2. Predictive Power: A horse with a good RPR history may perform well especially when the opposition and conditions are the same as previous races.
  3. Finding Value Bets: Since RPR is based on performance horses with high RPRs can be value especially if their odds don’t reflect their ability.

Get FREE racing tips from pro tipsters here.

How to use RPR in your betting strategy

Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, knowing how to use RPR ratings can be a winner in horse racing betting. Here’s how:

1. Compare RPRs between horses in a race

A simple way to start using RPRs is to compare the ratings of all the horses in a race. If one horse has higher RPRs than the others it’s likely the stronger horse.

Look for horses with a history of high RPRs in similar conditions to the forthcoming race.

2. Look for trends in a horse’s RPR

Review a horse’s RPRs over recent races and you can see trends in their form.

For example if a horse’s RPR has been increasing it might be peaking and could be a good bet.

If a horse’s RPR is declining it might be past its best or struggling with the recent conditions.

3. Use RPR to evaluate odds value

Sometimes a horse with a high RPR will be underestimated in the market and be available at longer odds.

These are value betting opportunities as the horse’s past performance suggests it has a good chance but the odds don’t reflect it.

4. Consider weight and RPR together

When looking at RPRs remember to consider the weight a horse will carry in the next race.

If a horse performed well with a high RPR when carrying extra weight in the past it will likely handle similar conditions again.

Comparing weight adjusted RPRs is a great way to find winners.

5. Use RPR with other ratings

Although RPR is a useful tool it’s best used in conjunction with other ratings such as the Official Rating (OR), trainer form or speed figures.

By using RPR as part of a bigger picture you can make a more informed betting decision.

Example of Using RPR

Here’s an example table for a hypothetical horse race, showing each horse’s name, recent form, and RPR rating.

Horse Name Recent Form (last 5 races) RPR (Recent) RPR (Best)
Storm Chaser 1-3-2-1-4 142 145
Midnight Star 5-2-4-3-1 138 140
Quick Silver 3-4-1-2-2 135 136
Rising Glory 1-1-1-4-3 140 143
Blazing Speed 2-3-5-6-2 128 130

In this example:

  • Storm Chaser has the highest recent RPR of 142 and a best RPR of 145, showing strong and consistent recent form, with multiple top finishes (1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions in the last five races).
  • Rising Glory also shows impressive recent form with three first-place finishes in the last five races and an RPR of 140 (recent) and 143 (best).
  • Midnight Star is coming off a win in its last race and has an RPR of 138 (recent) and 140 (best), suggesting it’s a solid contender but perhaps not as consistent as Storm Chaser and Rising Glory.

Analysing the RPRs to Find Betting Value

Looking at these RPRs, let’s consider a betting strategy based on both recent form and RPR:

  1. Favouring High RPRs with Consistent Form: Since Storm Chaser and Rising Glory have the highest recent RPRs (142 and 140, respectively) and consistent form, these two are standout choices. Storm Chaser edges out due to slightly higher recent and best RPR, indicating it’s been performing at a consistently high level across its races.
  2. Spotting Potential Value with Improving Form: Midnight Star could present a value bet. Its recent win shows improvement, and while its RPR is slightly lower (138 recent, 140 best), this horse might still perform well if it’s on an upward trajectory in form. If the betting odds for Midnight Star are high, it could offer value as a slightly “undervalued” horse.
  3. Assessing Risk with Lower RPRs: Blazing Speed has the lowest recent RPR of 128 and a less consistent form pattern, making it a riskier choice. While it may perform well, it’s less likely to beat out the higher-rated competitors unless conditions significantly favour it.

In summary, using the RPR table above, a bettor might place a win bet on Storm Chaser due to its high RPR and strong form, while considering an each-way bet on Midnight Star if the odds offer potential value, as it has been showing recent improvement.

This RPR analysis provides a clear, data-backed approach to selecting horses with a strong chance of performing well.

 

RPR vs OR: What’s the difference?

While RPR is popular with punters and analysts OR is another rating to be aware of. Here’s the difference:

  • RPR (Racing Post Rating): Assigned by Racing Post analysts, based on recent race performances and conditions.
  • OR (Official Rating): Assigned by the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) which also takes into account a horse’s entire race record. This rating is used to set weights in handicap races so it has a formal role in race management.

Both RPR and OR have their uses and it’s often helpful to look at them together when viewing a race.

OR is an official and regulated measure, RPR is a more dynamic and performance-based view that takes recent form into account.

RPR Pros

Like any rating system RPR has its advantages and disadvantages. Here are the main ones:

Pros of RPR:

  • Cross-Race Comparison: RPR is adjusted for race conditions so it’s a standard way to compare horses.
  • Accurate Performance Measure: The experts who assign RPRs take into account a wide range of factors so it’s a broad view of each horse.
  • Value Betting: RPRs can show you strong horses the market has underestimated and therefore value to bet.

Cons of RPR:

  • Subjectivity: As it’s based on analyst’s opinions RPRs are subjective.
  • No Official Standing: Unlike OR, RPR doesn’t have any official standing so it’s best used as an additional tool rather than a primary one.
  • May Miss Emerging Talent: Young or lightly raced horses may not have a high RPR yet even if they have the ability to outperform older higher rated horses.

Example: Reading RPRs on a racecard

Let’s say you’re looking at a racecard for a big race.

Alongside each horse you’ll see its RPR listed, usually the recent or highest rating. Here’s how to read them:

  • If a horse has a recent RPR much higher than the others it’s usually a sign of form and competitiveness.
  • If a horse has fluctuating RPRs check if the lower ones align with adverse conditions (like soft ground) which may explain the dips in performance.

Looking at RPRs over multiple races can also help you see if a horse performs well in certain conditions and add another layer to your race analysis.

Conclusion

RPR gives you valuable insight into a horse’s recent form and is ideal for punters looking to assess a horse for an upcoming race.

By learning to read RPR and combining it with other factors you can make more informed and confident bets.

Remember RPR is a great tool but it’s at its best as part of a broader approach.

Combine RPR with a horse’s OR, recent form, trainer performance and race conditions and you’ll get a fuller picture of its chances.

By mastering RPR you’re not just betting on numbers you’re betting on the sport.

Now read: Uncover the Best Horse Racing Tipsters to Follow Now

 

Outside Rides – Results Update

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UPDATE – Please note this service has been put on hold. We will pause our review here and look to pick things up again if the service recommences. 

 

 

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Outside Rides – Results Update

5th August 2024

It continues to be somewhat of a struggle for horse racing service Outside Rides, with a loss of 28 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 44 points down for our trial overall at advised prices.  

You can view full results here.

It’s a similar story at Betfair SP, with a loss of 29 points made since our last update and 52 points lost for our trial overall at BSP.

Just a reminder, this is service that is based on a theory around top jockeys and small yards. Tips are delivered via the Telegram app to be backed either with the bookies or on Betfair. 

A tough start so far but hopefully they can turn things around soon.  

 

 

 

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Outside Rides – Results Update

1st July 2024

It’s been a bit of a slow start to our trial of horse racing service Outside Rides, with a loss of 16 points made so far to advised prices. 

You can view full results here.

It’s a similar story at Betfair SP, with a loss of 23 points made for our trial to date.

Just a reminder, this is service that is based on a theory around top jockeys and small yards. Tips are delivered via the Telegram app to be backed either with the bookies or on Betfair. 

So not the ideal start here but still early days and plenty of time to turn things around.  

 

 

 

 

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Outside Rides – New Review

8th May 2024

We are starting a new trial today of a horse racing service called Outside Rides. 

This is a relatively new service that is based on a theory around top jockeys and small yards. 

The idea is that because small racing stables don’t get much access to top jockeys compared to the bigger, more wealthy stables, they offer those jockeys their best horses in an effort to secure their services over the long term. 

Outside Rides is focused on flat racing and has been live for just over a year now and has made a little over 50 points profit so far. 

That has come at a return on investment of around 8%, which is a solid enough return. 

At Betfair SP the results have been pretty decent too, with a profit of 38 points made to date at an ROI of just under 6%. 

Their backtested results look very impressive with a reported 1700 points profit made from the system.

However, we don’t normally put much store in backtested results as we have seen plenty of examples of backtested results that look great on paper but then when they go live fail to deliver the goods. Ultimately only live, proofed results carry any weight. 

Anyway, it looks like a promising service and we are always interested in new or innovative betting theories so let’s see how this one gets on under a live trial.

It operates on a “pay as you win” model which is good so no expensive subscription fees to pay if the service isn’t making a positive return. 

We’ll update results here as always so you can see how they are progressing. 

In the meantime you can check out Outside Rides for yourself here.

 

 

 

 

Second Class Racing – Final Review

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UPDATE – Please note this service has been discontinued. Mel’s other services, First Class Racing and All Weather Winners, are still available however. 

 

 

 

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Second Class Racing – Final Review

21st May 2024

We have reached the end of our six month trial of Second Class Racing and here are the final results:-

 

Profit/Loss:   +70 points
Strike Rate:   85%  
Bank Growth:   70%
ROI:   14% *
Average number of bets:   2-3 bets per day
Cost:   £199.97/quarter or £599.97/year
VERDICT:   PASSED
Rating:

 

You can view full results here.

*ROI calculated here based on 1pt stakes. Calculating the ROI as a percentage of the total liability staked would give an ROI of 3.1% 

 

Second Class Racing – Full Review

 

Second Class Racing is a horse racing laying service run out of the Betchat stable of tipsters, with tips provided by a chap called Mel Gee. 

Mel and Betchat are the same team behind another service we are currently reviewing – First Class Racing. 

Whilst that service focuses on selective back bets in top class racing, Second Class Racing does the opposite – it provides lay bets at a higher volume and in all classes of racing.

Over the years we’ve found very few successful laying services – really the only one being Little Acorns – and its complimentary service, Little Acorns Gold, which passed a review back in October 2022. 

So we approached this review with a bit of trepidation to see whether another laying service could finally pass a review.

We wanted to give the service a proper look as there can be quite a bit of variance in laying services, so we followed the service for just over 6 months and proofed more than 500 bets in that time. 

Selections are sent out via Telegram, where Mel posts a screenshot from Betfair with this picks, which looks like this:-

So you take a look at those and then try to place lay bets at the same price Mel has got. 

The rules of the service are to lay at the advised price (always between 3.0 and 6.0) and not to take a larger price.

If a lay isn’t matched at the advised price, then it’s no bet. 

You do not select “keep in play” or “take SP” on Betfair and there is no trading – it’s a “set and forget” approach. . 

Not all of your lay bets will be matched but that’s okay – Betchat say that over the long run it should balance out in terms of missing both winning and losing lays. 

In our own experience that was very much the case – we did have a few selections that we weren’t matched on over the course of the trial but a few of those were losers (as in the horse won), so it was actually a relief to have missed them. 

There were also a few winning lays we weren’t matched on so overall it pretty much balanced out. 

Anyway, after six months and 500 bets, how did it pan out?

Well we are pleased to report that a profit of 70 points was made, which is no mean feat in laying terms. 

That was achieved with a very high strike rate of 85%, so the vast majority of lays were successful. 

As is often the case with these things however, the unsuccessful lays did tend to come in batches. 

Call it “natural variance,” “bad luck” or whatever you prefer, but either way it can be a little testing when you get a bunch of losers close together and your bank takes a significant hit. 

However, in the long run Mel always bounced back and produced good runs of successful lays to rebuild the bank and ultimately finish the trial with a very healthy profit.

Whilst they do NOT advise following the service at Betfair SP, we also tracked the results at BSP just out of interest. 

Laying all the selections at BSP would have given a profit of 70 points, exactly the same total as taking the advised prices.

Laying only those selections with a BSP below 6 (Mel’s cut-off point for a selection), would have given a profit of 52 points, which is mainly due to having less bets – only 334 compared to 500 following the recommended approach. 

Whichever way you skin it then it’s been a very good trial and we are pleased to award Second Class Racing a PASSED rating. 

That’s only the second laying service to have passed a review here at HBR (and still be operational), so well done to Mel Gee and the Betchat team! 

 

Service Breakdown

Ease of use: The selections are sent out by Telegram, usually around midday UK time on the day of racing. There is plenty of time to get the bets on and with around 2-3 bets per day on average the workload is very manageable. 

Availability of prices: As discussed above, there were some instances of prices being missed but overall this balanced out and wasn’t really an issue. 

Strike rate: The strike rate for our trial was very good at 85%, meaning a very high proportion of winning lays. 

Advised Betting Bank: A 100 point bank is recommended for following the service which seems reasonable to us and was more than enough to cope with the ups and downs during our trial.

Subscription costs: Subscription costs are quite high at £199.97 per quarter or £599.97 per year, so realistically to make it worthwhile you would probably need a betting bank of at least £2,000. 

That’s based on a recommended betting bank of 100 points, so that would be £20 per lay. 

For our review period that would have produced £1400 profit, minus just under £400 in subscription costs if paying quarterly.  

 

OVERALL VERDICT: PASSED

Making a profit from lay betting is very tough. Testament to this is the fact that only one laying service has passed a review here at HBR and is still going – Little Acorns. 

So it’s great to be able to say we finally have another successful trial of a laying service, with Second Class Racing producing 70 points profit at both advised prices and BSP. 

It achieved that with a very high strike rate of 85% and gets a firm thumbs up from us with a PASSED rating. 

With the subscription costs being quite high however we would recommend at least a £2,000 betting bank to make it worthwhile signing up. 

For those that are able to stake at or above that level, Second Class Racing has produced excellent results over a six month trial and is well worth checking out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Second Class Racing – Results Update

25th April 2024

It’s been an excellent month for horse racing laying service Second Class Racing, with a profit of 35 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 60 points up for our trial overall at advised prices.

You can view full results here.

The rules of the service are to lay at the advised price (always between 3.0 and 6.0) and not to take a larger price. If a lay isn’t matched at the advised price, then it’s a no bet. 

There is no trading – it’s a “set and forget” approach. 

Whilst they do NOT advise following the service at Betfair SP, we have also tracked the results at BSP just out of interest. 

Laying all the selections at BSP would have given a profit of 40 points since our last update and a profit of 59 points for our trial overall thus far.

Laying only those selections with a BSP below 6 (Mel’s cut-off point for a selection), would have given a profit of 53 points so far.

So all in all the results have been pretty similar whichever approach you’ve followed.

 

 

 

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Second Class Racing – Results Update

21st March 2024

Horse racing laying service Second Class Racing has bounced back nicely lately, with a profit of 15 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 25 points up for our trial overall at advised prices.

You can view full results here.

The rules of the service are to lay at the advised price (always between 3.0 and 6.0) and not to take a larger price. If a lay isn’t matched at the advised price, then it’s a no bet. 

There is no trading – it’s a “set and forget” approach. 

Whilst they do NOT advise following the service at Betfair SP, we have also tracked the results at BSP just out of interest. 

Laying all the selections at BSP would have given a profit of 21 points since our last update and a profit of 19 points for our trial overall thus far.

Laying only those selections with a BSP below 6 (Mel’s cut-off point for a selection), would have given a profit of 30 points so far.

 

 

 

 

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Second Class Racing – Results Update

12th February 2024

It’s been a tough time lately for horse racing laying service Second Class Racing, with a loss of 33 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 10 points up for our trial overall at advised prices.

You can view full results here.

The rules of the service are to lay at the advised price (always between 3.0 and 6.0) and not to take a larger price. If a lay isn’t matched at the advised price, then it’s a no bet. 

There is no trading – it’s a “set and forget” approach. 

Whilst they do NOT advise following the service at Betfair SP, we have also tracked the results at BSP just out of interest. 

Laying all the selections at BSP would have given a loss of 36 points since our last update and a loss of 2 points for our trial overall thus far.

Laying only those selections with a BSP below 6 (Mel’s cut-off point for a selection), would have given a profit of 22 points so far.

Just a note to say I’ve seen a few comments in the group chat about the recent losses and whilst it’s fully understandable to be disappointed, it’s important to take a long-term view of the results. 

That’s why we always advise allowing for the full review to be completed before deciding whether to sign up to a service or not.

We tend to run reviews for at least six months these days – and often much longer – which allows us to get a really good look at a service and a big sample size of bets. 

Reviewing over these extended periods allows us to cut out the “noise” of short-term fluctuations and see whether a service has a clear edge over the market. 

So we have to give this one a little more time to play out before reaching a verdict. The recent losses have been tough to take but let’s see where they end up at by the end of the review.

 

 

 

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Second Class Racing – Results Update

9th January 2024

More strong progress lately for horse racing laying service Second Class Racing, with a profit of 16 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 43 points up for our trial overall at advised prices.

You can view full results here.

The rules of the service are to lay at the advised price (always between 3.0 and 6.0) and not to take a larger price. If a lay isn’t matched at the advised price, then it’s a no bet. 

There is no trading – it’s a “set and forget” approach. 

Whilst they do NOT advise following the service at Betfair SP, we have also tracked the results at BSP just out of interest. 

Laying all the selections at BSP would have given a profit of 17 points since our last update and 34 points profit for our trial overall thus far.

Laying only those selections with a BSP below 6.0 (Mel’s cut-off point for a selection), would have given a profit of 37 points so far.

Whichever way you’d been following the selections then would have given a very healthy profit since our trial started. 

 

 

 

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Second Class Racing – Results Update

11th December 2023

It’s been a strong start to our trial of horse racing laying service Second Class Racing, with a profit of 27 points made to advised prices so far after six weeks. 

You can view full results here.

The rules of the service are to lay at the advised price (always between 3.0 and 6.0) and not to take a larger price. If a lay isn’t matched at the advised price, then it’s a no bet. 

There is no trading – it’s a “set and forget” approach. 

Whilst they do NOT advise following the service at Betfair SP, we have also tracked the results at BSP just out of interest. 

Laying all the selections at BSP would have given a profit of 17 points for our trial to date.

However, laying only those selections with a BSP below 6.0 (Mel’s cut-off point for a selection), would have given a profit of 29 points so far.

So will be interesting to see if that’s maintained during the rest of the review. 

 

 

 

 

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Second Class Racing – New Review

3rd November 2023

Today we are starting a new trial of a horse racing service called Second Class Racing. 

This comes from the same guy (Mel Gee) behind another service we are currently reviewing – First Class Racing. 

Whilst that service focuses on selective back bets in top class racing, Second Class Racing kind of does the opposite – it provides lay bets at a much higher volume (up to 12 bets per day) and in various classes of racing, not just top class racing. 

The results of the service so far have been very impressive:-

After 24 weeks the selections have:

  • Made £1,421 to 10 stakes…
  • Made an average of £59 per week…
  • Made a Return On Investment (ROI) of 17.5%…
  • And achieved a strike rate of 85% (691 bets won out of 811).

So pretty strong results there, although it is still early days.

To find the selections Mel looks at Betfair between around 11 and 12 in the morning UK time and then posts the lay bets on Telegram with a screenshot of the lays placed on Betfair. 

Not all of the selections will be matched and Mel’s advice is not to go chasing the prices – if a selection isn’t matched at the advised price, he says to just leave it. 

All prices are between 3.0 and 6.0 so there is no risk of one unsuccessful lay wiping out your whole bank at huge odds as is the case with some laying services.

It is a “set and forget” strategy so once you have entered the lay bet on Betfair that is it – there is nothing further to do like trading or monitoring the market, your work for the day is done. 

So a very novel approach here and it will be interesting to see how this one fares under a live trial. It would be good to have a profitable laying service as they have been few and far between over the years.  

We will kick things off today then and will report back here soon on how it’s all going.

In the meantime you can check out Second Class Racing for yourself here. 

 

 

 

 

The Bookies Enemy – Five Year Update

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Here at Honest Betting Reviews we like to continue monitoring services after our review has ended to ensure that they continue producing the results seen in our trial. 

So a full five years after our original review of The Bookies Enemy, it is high time for an update to see if they continue to warrant a PASSED rating from us. 

In our original review back in 2018 (please see below) the service made a highly commendable 104 points profit at a return on investment of 41%, a very successful trial. 

However, many services then fade away after a positive trial, failing to maintain their form and to continue to produce a profit. In fact most tipster services are discontinued within a year or two of launching. 

So first off it is noteworthy that The Bookie Enemy (run by a chap called Gary Poole) is still going at all five years after our original trial. There are very few services out there who manage to keep going that long. 

This is one of those rare tipsters that has stuck around for the long term however, with the service going back to 2008 in one form or another. 

Sticking around a long time doesn’t mean a lot in itself though if you aren’t also producing regular profit, but thankfully The Bookies Enemy has done that in spades! 

Since our original review ended in 2018, they have added a further 771 points profit, putting the total since we started proofing the service at 875 points profit! 

That would be £21,875 profit at £25 per point stakes or £8,750 profit at more modest £10 per point stakes. 

Those are phenomenal results and worthy of high praise indeed over such a long period. 

If we look at the graph here from January 2020 onwards, it has really been pretty much nothing but upward growth:

The long-term strike is 20% and the return on investment 15%, which are impressive metrics to have maintained over the course of six years. 

In terms of the more recent performance, that has also been stellar with 350 points profit made over the last year. 

Just this month for example they are already 33 points up, so the service is going as strong as ever.

It will be no surprise then to learn that we are not only happy to maintain our PASSED rating for The Bookies Enemy but to upgrade its rating from 4.5 to 5 stars.  

OVERALL VERDICT: PASSED

We can’t stress enough how rare it is to find tipsters who stick around for the long term, let alone who actually produce high quality results year after year. 

The Bookies Enemy has proved itself to be one of those tipsters however, with a superb 771 points profit made since our original trial and 875 points profit made since we started proofing the service back in 2017.

That puts it in an elite category of tipsters and well worthy of a full five star rating from us. Top stuff. 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Bookies Enemy – Final Review

21st February 2018

We have reached the end of our three month trial of The Bookies Enemy and here are the final results:-

 

Profit/Loss:    +104 points 
Strike Rate:   19%
Bank Growth:   104%
ROI:   41%
Average number of bets:    2 per day
Cost:   £1 for first 10 days then £40/month, £80/quarter or £240/year 
VERDICT:   PASSED
Rating:

 

You can view full results here.

 

The Bookies Enemy – Full Review

 

The Bookies’ Enemy is a horse racing tipster who has been around for a number of years, operating on their own website and on various tipster platforms.

They recently switched to the Betting Gods tipster platform and not long after that we commenced a three month trial of the service.

The Bookies’ Enemy has a strong reputation of having made very good profits for his followers each year and so we were looking forward to seeing how he would get on under the spotlight of a live trial here at Honest Betting Reviews.

So how did things turn out?

Well we are pleased to say that they turned out very well, with over 100 points profit made to advised prices.

That works out at more than a doubling of the bank in just three months, which is excellent going.

And the return on investment for our trial was a superb 41%, one of the best achieved during a trial for some time.

The strike rate was a little on the low side at 19%, as this is a service that relies on picking long-odds winners that represent strong value rather than backing favourites. So a degree of patience is advised when following the service.

As you can see from the graph below, we were in profit for pretty much the whole trial, punctuated by a big move upwards in the middle.

The Bookies Enemy Profit Graph

Whilst overall the results were fantastic, the one point to be aware of is that the Betfair SP results were quite a bit lower than the advised ones, with 32 points profit made in comparison to the 104 points profit made to advised prices.

So although that is still a good profit, to really get the best out of the Bookies’ Enemy you do want to have access to bookie accounts.

All in all however the trial has been a tremendous success and we are happy to award the Bookies’ Enemy a PASSED rating.

 

Service Breakdown

Ease of use: Pretty straightforward service to follow with just a couple of bets per day on average sent the evening before racing, usually between 6pm and 8pm UK time.

Availability of prices: With such a popular and long-running service like this, inevitably there is downward pressure on prices and so you want to get your bets on as soon as possible after tips are sent out. As we say, there was a big difference between results at advised prices and Betfair SP. 

Strike rate: The strike rate during the trial was 19%, which is pretty much spot on the long term average. 

Advised Betting Bank: A 100 point bank is advised for following the service, which should be ok given the average staking is 1.2 points per bet, but to be on the safe side you may want to consider using a 150 point bank.  

Subscription costs: The costs to sign up are £1 for the first 10 days then £40 per month, £80 per quarter or £240 per year.

 

OVERALL VERDICT: PASSED

We often say here at Honest Betting Reviews that one of the most important factors when looking at a tipster is their long-term record. The longer they have been able to produce a consistent profit, the better.

Well the Bookies’ Enemy has been producing profit for a number of years and has continued to do so since switching to the Betting Gods platform.

Under the spotlight of a live trial the service also performed admirably, racking up over 100 points profit in just three months, which would be over £1,000 to just £10 stakes. 

With a return on investment of over 40%, this is one of the best trials we have seen for some time and it is a definite PASSED rating from us. 

The only thing to be aware of is that the results at Betfair SP were quite a bit lower than the advised prices, so you really want to have access to bookie accounts to get the most out of the service.

But all in all it has been impressive stuff from the Bookies’ Enemy and this is one we will be adding to our portfolio for the long-term. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Bookies Enemy – Results Update

27th January 2018

The Bookies Enemy has been living up to his name lately, smashing in lots of big-priced winners.

He has made a very tasty 44 points profit at advised prices since our last update, putting him on 103 points profit for the trial overall.

You can view full results here.

At Betfair SP he is somewhat behind the advised price results, although still doing very well, with 34 points profit made since our last update and 49 points profit overall.

This is looking like another top service for the Betting Gods platform alongside some of their other high quality horse racing tipsters.

 

 

 

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The Bookies Enemy – Results Update

5th January 2018

A small retrace for The Bookies Enemy since our last update, with 14 points lost at advised prices.

That means we are now 59 points up for the trial overall at advised prices.

You can view full results here.

Quite a significant gap is opening up between the advised prices and Betfair SP results, as we are now just 15 points up at Betfair SP for the trial overall after losing 24 points since our last update.

So it is questionable whether this is going to be profitable to follow the service at Betfair SP, time will tell on that front. 

Overall though the trial is still going very well so can’t have too many complaints thus far. 

 

 

 

 

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The Bookies Enemy – Results Update

19th December 2017

It’s been a fantastic start to our trial of the Bookies Enemy with 73 points profit made to advised prices after one month.

You can view full results here.

At Betfair SP a good profit has also been made, although not quite as much as at advised prices, with 39 points profit made so far in our trial. 

The Bookies Enemy has a big reputation behind him and it’s good to see he is living up to that so far. 

Back soon with more updates.

 

 

 

 

 

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The Bookies Enemy – New Review

29th November 2017

Form is temporary, class is permanent. 

So the saying goes. It may be a cliche we hear often in the sporting world, but it applies just as much in the tipping world too.

And it certainly applies to the next tipster we will be reviewing here at Honest Betting Reviews.

This tipster has been around for some time and has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the business.

He has regularly made over 100 points profit per year and is famous for landing betting coups at long odds.

Who are we talking about?

It is none other than The Bookies’ Enemy of course, a horse racing tipster who has recently signed up for the Betting Gods stable.

It is quite a coup for Betting Gods as well, as the Bookie’s Enemy comes with a strong betting record and following behind him. 

He has offered his tips through a number of sources previously, including social media, his own website and another tipster platform. He has been known as “Bookies’ Enemy Number One” formerly, but now it is just the Bookies’s Enemy.

But hopefully now he has found his rightful home at Betting Gods who should provide the kind of stability for him to really prosper.

The Bookies’ Enemy is in fact a chap called Gary Poole and as we say, he has been around for a number of years and has regularly racked up impressive profits in that time.

Since starting proofing to Betting Gods he has made a very impressive 270 points profit, which has worked out at an amazing £550 profit per month to just £10 stakes.

Those results have been achieved at a superb return on investment of 80%.

Retaining a return at that level will be nigh-on impossible in the long run, but regular profits should be very possible and indeed have been Gary’s staple.

His strike rate has averaged around the 22% so far and as we say, his specialism is going for horses at long odds of 25/1, 33/1 and even higher on occasion.

He has also been known to land a big-priced acca or two, so watch out for those if you are a follower of the service.

All in all then this is a serious tipster and one we are looking forward to testing out. 

We started receiving tips on 17th November so we will record results from then onwards. We are pleased to report we are off to a flying start as well. 

As usual, results will be updated here regularly during the trial.

In the meantime you can check out The Bookies’ Enemy here.

 

 

 

 

Ten Pound Tipster – Final Review

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We have reached the end of our nine month trial of the Ten Pound Tipster and here are the final results:-

 

Profit/Loss:   +33 points
Strike Rate:   39%  
Bank Growth:   33%
ROI:   4% 
Average number of bets:   1-2 bets per day
Cost:   £10 per month or £69 per year
VERDICT:   PASSED
Rating:

 

You can view full results here.

 

Ten Pound Tipster – Full Review

 

The Ten Pound Tipster is a horse racing tipster with the aim to make good profits on UK and Irish racing using just £10 per point stakes.

Ten pounds per month is also the cost of the subscription (at the time of writing). “Winning tips – cheap as chips” as they say. 

The tipster started out as many punters do, following all kinds of tipsters and systems in the hope of finding riches, only to be disappointed after much-hyped services failed to deliver. 

Then they started to develop their own systems, with long periods of proofing and testing. 

Confident in the systems they had developed, they have been running them live for over a year now and we proofed the tips for nine months. 

That gave us a good sample size of just under 500 bets. 

They calculate results at Betfair SP and stake 1 point to win and 1 point to place (where there are 5 or more runners, 1 point win only when 4 runners or less).

It was somewhat of an up-and-down trial to be honest, as they went 50 points up early on, before falling to over 50 points down and then rallying to finish our trial 33 points up. 

So it was solid rather than spectacular, but we always say any profit is not to be sniffed at.

That’s particularly the case when that profit has come at Betfair SP and at a very reasonable subscription cost.

Many tipsters struggle to make a profit at all, let alone at BSP so that is to be commended. 

Overall then we’re happy to award the Ten Pound Tipster a narrow PASSED rating as it has delivered a solid profit over the course of our trial. 

 

Service Breakdown

Ease of use: The selections are sent out e-mail, usually around 6am UK time on the day of racing. There is plenty of time to get the bets on and with around 1-2 bets per day on average the workload is very manageable. 

Availability of prices: As above, the bets are all to be placed at Betfair SP so there is no issue with price availability. 

Strike rate: The strike rate for our trial was solid at 39% (including placed horses).

Advised Betting Bank: No betting bank is advised for the service but we used a 100 point bank for our trial. Given the fluctuations we experienced during our trial as described above however, a 150 point bank may be more appropriate here.

Subscription costs: The subscription costs at the time of writing are very reasonable at £10 per month or £69 per year.

 

OVERALL VERDICT: PASSED

The Ten Pound Tipster is a horse racing tipster who bets at Betfair SP on UK and Irish racing.

They made 33 points profit during our nine month trial, which was solid rather than spectacular, but considering that was at Betfair SP it is not to be sniffed at.   

This could be an option for those who have had their bookie accounts restricted and are looking for a low-cost tipster on the horses.  

 

 

 

 

 

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Ten Pound Tipster – Results Update

14th June 2024

It’s been an excellent month for horse racing tipster the Ten Pound Tipster, with a profit of 51 points made to Betfair SP since our last update.

That means they are now 32 points up for our trial overall at BSP.

You can view full results here.

Just a reminder this is a service that advises all bets to Betfair SP, so there are no separate results at advised prices. 

Good to see some positive movement here, let’s see if they can keep it going. 

 

 

 

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Ten Pound Tipster – Results Update

1st May 2024

It’s been a much better month for horse racing tipster the Ten Pound Tipster, with a profit of 21 points made to Betfair SP since our last update.

That means they are now 19 points down for our trial overall at BSP.

You can view full results here.

Just a reminder this is a service that advises all bets to Betfair SP, so there are no separate results at advised prices. 

Good to see some positive movement here, let’s see if they can keep it going. 

 

 

 

 

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Ten Pound Tipster – Results Update

26th March 2024

The tough times continue unfortunately for horse racing tipster the Ten Pound Tipster, with a loss of 15 points made to Betfair SP since our last update.

That means they are now 40 points down for our trial overall at BSP.

You can view full results here.

Just a reminder this is a service that advises all bets to Betfair SP, so there are no separate results at advised prices. 

Could do with things turning around soon for this service.

 

 

 

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Ten Pound Tipster – Results Update

19th February 2024

It’s been a rough old month for horse racing tipster the Ten Pound Tipster, with a loss of 48 points made to Betfair SP since our last update.

That means they are now 25 points down for our trial overall at BSP.

You can view full results here.

Just a reminder this is a service that advises all bets to Betfair SP, so there are no separate results at advised prices. 

A shame to see the loss of form over the last month as they had been doing well up until then; let’s hope they can turn it round again over the next month. 

 

 

 

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Ten Pound Tipster – Results Update

19th January 2024

Horse racing tipster the Ten Pound Tipster has bounced back nicely over the last month, with a profit of 8 points made to Betfair SP since our last update.

That means they are now 23 points up for our trial overall at BSP.

You can view full results here.

Just a reminder this is a service that advises all bets to Betfair SP, so there are no separate results at advised prices. 

It’s a nice simple service to follow with just a couple of bets per day on average, all placed at Betfair which is super-easy. 

And good results so far to boot!

 

 

 

 

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Ten Pound Tipster – Results Update

19th December 2023

There’s been a slide backwards over the last month for horse racing tipster the Ten Pound Tipster unfortunately, with a loss of 21 points made to Betfair SP since our last update.

That means they are now 15 points up for our trial overall at BSP.

You can view full results here.

Just a reminder this is a service that advises all bets to Betfair SP, so there are no separate results at advised prices. 

Let’s see if they can kick on again after the recent stumble following a very promising start to our trial. 

 

 

 

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Ten Pound Tipster – Results Update

15th November 2023

It’s been a good start to our trial of horse racing tipster the Ten Pound Tipster, with a profit of 36 points made to Betfair SP so far.

You can view full results here.

Just a reminder this is a service that advises all bets to Betfair SP, so there are no separate results at advised prices. 

The highlight so far has been Sharona, a horse that won at a BSP of 60, which obviously helped things along. A few more winners like that would be very welcome! 

 

 

 

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Ten Pound Tipster – New Review

11th October 2023

We are starting a new trial today of a horse racing service called the Ten Pound Tipster. 

The name comes from the idea that even at just £10 stakes, this tipster has reportedly made very good profits.

It is also the current cost of subscription, which is set at just £10 per month (at the time of writing). “Winning tips – cheap as chips” as they say. 

The tipster started out as many punters do, following all kinds of tipsters and systems in the hope of finding riches, only to be disappointed after much-hyped services failed to deliver. 

Then they started to develop their own systems, with long periods of proofing and testing. 

Confident in the systems they had developed, they have been running them live since January 2022 and have now made a reported 394 points profit at Betfair SP. 

That is quite a total to have amassed and certainly piqued our interest. Any service that can make a profit at BSP is worthy of attention and to have made that much profit in less than two years is quite remarkable. 

Tips are sent out early in the morning and there is always the option to use bookies if you wish, which the tipster says are likely to beat the Betfair SP prices.

On average there are around 2-3 tips per day, with some days having four. All tips are one point each-way bets.  

Without further ado then we will get this review under way of a refreshingly cheaply-priced tipster and keep our fingers crossed they can maintain the strong results reported on their website. 

Results will be updated here as we go along as usual so you can see how they are getting on. 

In the meantime you can check out the Ten Pound Tipster for yourself here.

 

 

 

 

Cleeve Racing – Final Review

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We have reached the end of our ten month re-review of horse racing service Cleeve Racing and here are the final results:-

 

Profit/Loss:   -128 points
Strike Rate:   41%  
Bank Growth:   -64%
ROI:   -22% 
Average number of bets:   1 bet per day
Cost:   £40 per month or £329 per year
VERDICT:   FAILED
Rating:

 

You can view full results here.

 

Cleeve Racing – Full Review

 

Cleeve Racing is a well-established horse racing tipping service that offers professional-grade tips from a seasoned expert.

With a long history in the industry, they aim to provide punters with consistent profits by leveraging their in-depth knowledge and experience of racing.

We originally reviewed the service back in 2020 when it received a failed rating unfortunately.

However, a change of tipster in 2022 seemed to have resulted in dramatically improved performance, with 340 points profit reportedly made at an ROI of 20% from starting up in May 2022 to the start of our trial in October 2023.  

So we were eager to take a look at this new tipster for Cleeve Racing and commenced a live trial of their tips last year.

Results

When it comes to the numbers, the new tipster has unfortunately underperformed across several key metrics however.

Over the review period, Cleeve Racing recorded a Loss of -128 points, which is a substantial decline for any betting service.

This negative outcome is mirrored in their Bank Growth, which stands at -64%—a pretty big hit to the betting bank.

The Strike Rate of 41% (including placed horses) suggests that while nearly half of their bets were successful during our trial, the winners weren’t enough to offset the losses, leading to a negative return.

Their ROI (Return on Investment) was a concerning -22%, meaning for every £100 staked, there was a loss of £22 on average.

These figures highlight the challenging reality for subscribers who have seen their betting bank diminish rather than grow during our trial period.

In light of the results, it’s clear that Cleeve Racing has not lived up to its reputation during our review period.

The combination of a significant points loss, a negative strike rate, and a declining betting bank culminates in an overall disappointing performance.

For now, we have to give Cleeve Racing a FAILED verdict unfortunately.

Unless there is a remarkable turnaround in their results, we could not recommended this service at the current time. 

 

Service Breakdown

Ease of Use: Cleeve Racing is straightforward to follow, with an average of 1 bet per day, making it a manageable service for most punters. Bets are sent out on the day of racing usually, but with plenty of time to place the bets. The tips come with detailed reasoning, providing a good level of transparency and insight into the selection process.

Availability of Prices: One of the service’s strengths is the availability of prices. The tips are usually advised at odds that are widely available across the major bookmakers, which means that subscribers should be able to secure the same odds without too much difficulty. 

Strike Rate: The strike rate during our review period was 41% (including placed horses), which is respectable and suggests that Cleeve Racing can find winners on a consistent basis.

However, despite this relatively solid strike rate, the winners have not been enough to counterbalance the losses, resulting in a significant loss overall.

Advised Betting Bank: No betting bank was advised that we could see, so we used a 200pt bank for the purposes of our review. With a loss of -128 points during the review period, that represented a 64% reduction in the bank which is quite a substantial hit.

Subscription Costs: The service is priced at £40 per month or £329 per year at the time of writing. These are relatively high subscription fees, especially considering the results achieved during our trial. 

 

OVERALL VERDICT: FAILED

Cleeve Racing has been a well-regarded name in the horse racing tipping industry and with a new tipster installed in 2022 reporting very promising results, we had high hopes for our re-review of the service.

Despite such hopes however, the service sadly struggled during our review period, recording a loss of -128 points and a troubling ROI of -22%. 

Given these results, we must unfortunately give Cleeve Racing a FAILED verdict at this time. We will keep an eye on the service to see if they can turn it around, but for the time being it is not a service we can recommend. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cleeve Racing – Results Update

9th July 2024

It continues to be a bit of a struggle unfortunately for horse racing tipster Cleeve Racing, with a loss of 6 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 112 points down for our trial overall at advised prices. 

You can view full results here.

There’s been a slight improvement at Betfair SP, with a profit of 13 points made since our last update. However, they are still 123 points down for our trial overall at BSP. 

Small signs of a recovery lately with 3 winners in the last 5 bets and quite a few seconds over the last month, so hopefully they can build on that and start to reduce the deficit. 

 

 

 

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Cleeve Racing – Results Update

29th May 2024

Not much sign of an improvement unfortunately for horse racing tipster Cleeve Racing, with a loss of 4 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 106 points down for our trial overall at advised prices. 

You can view full results here.

It’s a similar story at Betfair SP, with a loss of 18 points made since our last update and 136 points lost for our trial overall at BSP. 

Really could do with a few big winners flying in as we get into the flat season proper now.

 

 

 

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Cleeve Racing – Results Update

16th April 2024

The tough times continue unfortunately for horse racing tipster Cleeve Racing, with a loss of 49 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 102 points down for our trial overall at advised prices. 

You can view full results here.

It’s a similar story at Betfair SP, with a loss of 54 points made since our last update and 118 points lost for our trial overall at BSP. 

We mentioned last time we were concerned we may be a jinx for this service and now we are really starting to wonder if that might be the case! 

All we can do is hope they manage to turn things around soon with the flat season proper about to get underway.

 

 

 

 

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Cleeve Racing – Results Update

14th March 2024

Things just can’t seem to get going for horse racing tipster Cleeve Racing at the moment, with a loss of 15 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 53 points down for our trial overall at advised prices. 

You can view full results here.

It’s a similar story at Betfair SP, with a loss of 20 points made since our last update and 64 points lost for our trial overall at BSP. 

We are starting to think we are a jinx for this service. When we reviewed it a few years ago it struggled, then when our review ended they went and made 340 points profit. Now when we are reviewing again they are down. 🙁

Well it’s just bad luck of course rather than a jinx but hopefully it turns around for them soon.

 

 

 

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Cleeve Racing – Results Update

10th February 2024

Still a little bit of a struggle for horse racing tipster Cleeve Racing recently, with a loss of 8 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 38 points down for our trial overall at advised prices. 

You can view full results here.

It’s a similar story at Betfair SP, with a loss of 3 points made since our last update and 44 points lost for our trial overall at BSP. 

Just a reminder that this is a service we originally reviewed a few years ago, but they got a new tipster in May 2022 and the results since then have been greatly improved, so in many ways this is like a new review.

 

 

 

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Cleeve Racing – Results Update

12th January 2024

Somewhat of a step backwards for horse racing tipster Cleeve Racing over the last month, with a loss of 32 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 30 points down for our trial overall at advised prices. 

You can view full results here.

It’s a similar story at Betfair SP, with a loss of 33 points made since our last update and 41 points lost for our trial overall at BSP. 

Just a reminder that this is a service we originally reviewed a few years ago, but they got a new tipster in May 2022 and the results since then have been greatly improved, so in many ways this is like a new review.

 

 

 

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Cleeve Racing – Results Update

4th December 2023

It’s been a solid start to our re-review of horse racing tipster Cleeve Racing, with a profit of 2 points made to advised prices so far. 

You can view full results here.

At Betfair SP it’s been a little bit of a worse start, with a loss of 9 points made to BSP for our trial to date. 

Just a reminder that this is a service we originally reviewed a few years ago, but they got a new tipster in May 2022 and the results since then have been greatly improved, so in many ways this is like a new review.

In any event, a solid start so far – let’s see if they can push on from here. 

 

 

 

 

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Cleeve Racing – Re-Review

30th October 2023

Every once in a while here at Honest Betting Reviews we like to give services we have reviewed in the past a second look. 

This could be because they have had a significant reversal in fortunes, a change of strategy or have revamped their service altogether.

An example of this is a service we reviewed some time ago but that has come up on our radar once again after major changes – and much improved results – and that is Cleeve Racing. 

This is a horse racing tipster we originally reviewed back in 2020 and to be frank, it had a pretty horrible time during that trial. 

Despite being a respected service with strong results coming into our trial, unfortunately they finished over 100 points down at the end of our review. 

Now 2020, as you will no doubt remember, was a tough time for racing (and just about everything else!) as racing was cancelled due to covid and then had a revised and condensed schedule. 

Whatever the difficulties faced however, sadly the service just didn’t perform. 

However, in May 2022 Cleeve Racing got a new tipster and since then it has looked like a completely different service.

In many ways of course, getting a new tipster is like starting a new service, so perhaps it isn’t even accurate to call this a “re-review” at all and calling it a “new review” would be more accurate. 

In any event, we don’t want to get too bogged down in semantics so let’s get down to the brass tacks instead.

Since the new tipster – a chap called Mike with many years of experience as a professional punter – took over in May 2022, he has made a superb 340 points profit. 

That has been achieved with an excellent return on investment (ROI) of just over 20%.

Fifteen out of the seventeen months Mike has been tipping have been profitable, which is the kind of consistency we like to see!

[In case you missed it, Mike & Cleeve have also produced a FREE Ten to Follow Guide for the jumps season, which you can grab here].   

With such solid results under their belts we are keen to see how the new revamped Cleeve Racing gets on under a live trial. Hopefully we won’t jinx it this time…

Anyway, we will kick off the trial today and will update results here as we go along as usual. 

In the meantime you can check out Cleeve Racing for yourself here.

 

 

 

 

The Source – Final Update

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Please note that this service has been discontinued so our review will end here. 

They were well down when tips stopped being sent on 26th June, so it is not a huge surprise to see this one come to an end. 

So we will call it a day here and move on to the next review. 

 

 

 

 

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The Source – Results Update

13th May 2024

Very little movement for horse racing tipster The Source recently with no change to their P/L made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are still 47 points down for our trial overall to advised prices.  

You can view full results here.

They continue to fare somewhat worse at Betfair SP, with a profit of 7 points made since our last update, but 76 points lost at BSP for our trial to date. 

So still a lot of work to do here to turn things around.

Also of note is that they have upped the staking over the last month or so from 1 point each-way bets to 2 point each-way bets. So members’ betting banks would need to adjust accordingly. 

 

 

 

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The Source – Results Update

1st April 2024

A slight improvement for horse racing tipster The Source over the last month, with a profit of 4 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 47 points down for our trial overall to advised prices.  

You can view full results here.

They continue to fare a little worse at Betfair SP, with no change since our last update, meaning they are still 83 points down at BSP for our trial to date. 

Let’s hope the recent improvement is a sign of larger turnaround in their fortunes. 

 

 

 

 

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The Source – Results Update

29th February 2024

It’s been a relatively quiet month for horse racing tipster The Source, with a loss of 2 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 51 points down for our trial overall to advised prices.  

You can view full results here.

They continue to fare a little worse at Betfair SP, with a loss of 7 points made since our last update and 83 points lost at BSP for our trial to date. 

This one could certainly do with a turnaround in fortunes soon. 

 

 

 

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The Source – Results Update

26th January 2024

The tough times continue unfortunately for horse racing tipster The Source, with a loss of 24 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 49 points down for our trial overall to advised prices.  

You can view full results here.

Things have been going slightly worse at Betfair SP, with a loss of 26 points made since our last update and 76 points lost at BSP for our trial to date. 

Let’s see if they can start to turn things around over the next month. 

 

 

 

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The Source – Results Update

23rd December 2023

Just a small dip for horse racing tipster The Source over the last month, with a loss of 3 points made to advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 25 points down for our trial overall to advised prices.  

You can view full results here.

Things have been going slightly worse at Betfair SP, with a loss of 21 points made since our last update and 48 points lost at BSP for our trial to date. 

Hopefully a bit of a break over Xmas will enable them to recharge the batteries and get going again afterwards. 

 

 

 

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The Source – Results Update

23rd December 2023

It’s been a tough start to our trial of horse racing tipster The Source, with a loss of 22 points made so far to advised prices. 

You can view full results here.

It’s a similar story at Betfair SP, with a loss of 27 points made for our trial to date. 

So a little bit of a disappointing start given their results coming into our trial but it’s still early days so plenty of time to turn things around. 

 

 

 

 

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The Source – New Review

16th October 2023

Today we are starting a new trial of a horse racing tipster called The Source from the Betting Gods tipster platform. 

They have been tipping since March 2022 and in that time have made an impressive 236 points profit. 

That would be £5900 profit at £25 per point stakes or £2,360 profit at more modest £10 per point stakes. 

The results have been achieved with a strong win rate of 41% and a commendable return on investment 0f 21%. 

Most of the selections are each-way with a few win bets and the staking ranges from 0.5pts e/w to 2pts e/w. 

On average there is around one bet per day, although that can vary quite a bit with more bets on weekends or big racedays for example. 

They have achieved an enviable record of consistency, with 14 out of 20 months so far having been profitable – and that includes 6 of the last 7.

So the results look very promising and it will be interesting to see if they can maintain those during a live trial. 

We will kick things off today and update results here as we go along as usual. 

In the meantime you can check out The Source for yourself here.