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Hanbury Racing Tips – Update

12th March 2025/0 Comments

UPDATE – March 2025: Please note this service has been discontinued.

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Hanbury Racing Tips – Final Review

3rd November 2021

We have reached the end of our seven month trial of Hanbury Racing Tips and here are the final results:-

Profit/Loss:	+238 point profit
Strike Rate:	21%
Bank Growth:	111%
ROI:	27%
Average number of bets:	2-3 bets per day
Cost:	£4.99 for 1st 14 days then £36.99/month
VERDICT:	PASSED
Rating:

You can view full results here.

Hanbury Racing Tips – Full Review

Hanbury Racing Tips is a horse racing tipping service providing selections – often at high odds – for UK and Irish racing.

The selections for Hanbury Racing Tips are provided by a chap called Richard Hutchinson who won the Tote Ten To Follow Jumps competition in 2020. In doing so he captured the £10,000 March monthly prize and also the £177,000 first prize, so in total over £188,000 for his syndicate.

We followed his tips for an extended seven month trial, in which time we proofed over 450 bets.

And after that extended trial we are pleased to report that the results were excellent, with a total profit of 238 points made at advised prices.

That was achieved with an excellent return on investment (ROI) of 27% and a solid strike rate of 21% (including placed horses).

Richard has a penchant for high odds selections and there were a number of 100/1 shots picked and a lot at 66/1 and other big prices too.

Amazingly, one of the 100/1 shots actually won during our trial and a 150/1 came second towards the end of our trial – but tipped each way it still returned a healthy 29 points profit.

So in terms of the results at advised prices, this was one of the best horse racing trials we have run for a while.

One thing to be aware of though is that there was a wide discrepancy between the results at advised prices and those at Betfair SP, with the latter actually making an 89 point loss for our trial.

That difference was down in large part to one tip – Danilo D’Airy – which won at advised odds of 100/1. With a small rule 4 deduction included, it returned 106 points at advised prices from a one point each-way bet.

However, at Betfair SP it went off at just 12.53, returning just under 14 points profit, so a massive difference there.

Excluding this rather exceptional selection from the results though, you would still get results of 132 points profit at advised prices versus a 103 point loss at BSP.

So whichever way you slice it this doesn’t look like a service you can follow at Betfair SP and is one you would need bookie accounts for.

If you do have bookie accounts though it has been an excellent trial as we say and well worthy of a PASSED rating.

Service Breakdown

Ease of use: The tips are sent by e-mail, normally the evening before racing with a few early in the morning on the day of racing. With around 2-3 bets per day on average it’s not too onerous to follow.

Availability of prices: As Richard tips at very big odds the prices tend to be pretty sensitive so it is advisable to get your bets on as soon as possible. Quite often the big prices get smashed in by the time of the race. And as mentioned above, it does not look like the service is practical to follow at Betfair SP so you will need access to bookie accounts to make it practical to follow the service.

Strike rate: The strike rate for the trial was 21%, which is pretty good when you consider the odds tipped at.

Advised Betting Bank: A 210 point betting bank was advised for following the service and that seems about right to us.

Subscription costs: The subscription costs at the time of writing are £4.99 for the first 14 days then £36.99 per month.

OVERALL VERDICT: PASSED

Hanbury Racing Tips is a horse racing service that provides tips at high odds on UK and Irish racing. They came into our trial with a strong reputation and for once we can say they fully lived up to it, amassing a superb 238 points profit at advised prices. The ROI was also excellent at 27%.

The only thing to note is that it doesn’t look like the service is practical to follow at Betfair SP, as they actually made a loss at BSP for our trial.

Please note they are offering a 25% discount on subscriptions for Honest Betting Reviews visitors – please use the code honest25 at checkout.

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Hanbury Racing Tips – Results Update

27th September 2021

Horse racing tipster Hanbury Racing Tips continues to fly along, with another 63 points profit made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now an impressive 199 points up for our trial overall at advised prices.

You can view full results here.

As mentioned in previous updates it’s not quite such a bright picture at Betfair SP though, with a profit of 17 points made since our last update but 81 points lost for our trial overall at BSP.

There have been excellent winners over the last month at prices of 25/1, 16/1, 14/1 and 33/1, as well as lot of big-priced place finishes.

Top stuff and well done to Richard who runs the service.

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Hanbury Racing Tips – Results Update

25th August 2021

Yet more profit for Hanbury Racing Tips this month with another 12 points profit made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now an impressive 136 points up for our trial overall at advised prices.

You can view full results here.

As mentioned in previous updates it’s a very different picture at Betfair SP though, with a loss of 48 points made since our last update and 98 points lost for our trial overall at BSP.

Even taking into account the one selection that was tipped at 100/1 but went off at 12.53 BSP, that is still one of the biggest differences we have seen between advised prices and BSP in one of our trials.

That may be down in part to them tipping the evening before racing and looking for value at big prices which then get punted in by the off.

Whatever the reason though this is definitely looking like a service you need bookie accounts to follow.

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Hanbury Racing Tips – Results Update

23rd July 2021

The good form continues for Hanbury Racing Tips, with another 33 points profit made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now an excellent 124 points up for our trial overall at advised prices.

You can view full results here.

As mentioned in previous updates it’s a very different picture however at Betfair SP, with 21 points profit made since our last update but 50 points lost for our trial overall at BSP.

So it very much looks like this is not a service to follow if you are restricted to the exchanges – bookie accounts are needed.

If you have bookie accounts then it’s looking like a top service.

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Hanbury Racing Tips – Results Update

23rd June 2021

Just a small profit this month for Hanbury Racing Tips, with 4 points profit made at advised prices since our last update.

With the big gains made previously that puts them 91 points up for our trial overall at advised prices.

You can view full results here.

As mentioned last time it’s a very different picture however at Betfair SP, with another 23 points lost since our last update and 71 points lost for our trial overall at BSP.

So it very much looks like this is not a service to follow if you are restricted to the exchanges – bookie accounts are needed.

In fact we can’t remember seeing such a big discrepancy between results at advised prices and those at Betfair SP before, although as mentioned last time a large part of this is due to one winner which was advised at 100/1 but went off a BSP of just 12.53.

Anyway, just to mention as well that Hanbury Racing won our tipster of the month award last month, belatedly added after they were mistakenly overlooked in our original post. So congrats to them on the win.

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Hanbury Racing Tips – Results Update

21st May 2021

It’s been an excellent start to our trial of Hanbury Racing Tips, with 87 points profit made so far to advised prices.

You can view full results here.

It is quite a different story however at Betfair SP, as they are actually 48 points down for our trial so far at BSP.

That is down in large part to just one tip – Danilo D’Airy – which won at advised odds of 100/1. With a small rule 4 deduction included, it returned 106 points at advised prices from a one point each-way bet.

However, at Betfair SP it went off at just 12.53, returning just under 14 points profit, so a massive difference there obviously. That fits the definition of a horse that was “smashed in” if ever there was one!

Whether that was just a one-off or not we will have to wait and see, but so far it is looking like this is a service you will need access to bookie accounts to get the most out of.

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Hanbury Racing Tips – New Review

17th April 2021

Today we are starting a new review of a horse racing service called Hanbury Racing Tips.

This comes from a new tipster platform called Mega Tipsters.

The selections for Hanbury Racing Tips come from a chap called Richard Hutchinson who won the Tote Ten To Follow Jumps competition in 2020. In doing so he captured the £10,000 March monthly prize and also the £177,000 first prize, so in total over £188,000 for his syndicate.

In addition, Richard finished 9th in 2009 and had a runner in the Grand National. With these kind of results, it was only natural for him to turn his attention to running a professional tipping service, and that is what he has done at Mega Tipsters.

Richard has been following racing for over 30 years and studies form the closely, watching a huge amount of racing to aid his selection process. He specialises in both grade 1 horses and well-handicapped types. Either way Richard spends many hours studying the form before sending out his tips.

The results since Richard starting tipping in May 2020 look very impressive, with a profit of over 660 points made at a superb ROI of 39.5%.

That works out at over £16,000 profit at £25 per point stakes and over £1500 per month profit.

The focus at Hanbury Racing is on long-shot selections, with massive winners at prices of 66/1, 50/1, 33/1, 28/1, 22/1 having been achieved to date. And amazingly they just hit a 150/1 winner a couple of weeks ago!

Whilst that has provided exceptional returns – and plenty of excitement – to date, it also means a substantial betting bank is needed and a 225 point bank is recommended.

Overall then this looks like a very promising service and we are looking forward to seeing how it gets on. We started receiving tips on 13th April so will record selections from then. As usual we will update things as we along here.

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

Profit Maximiser – Final Review

9th March 2025/4 Comments

We have completed our trial of Profit Maximiser and here are the final results:

Profit/loss:	+£2,469
Bank Growth:	123%
Cost:	£12/month or £97/year
ROI:	59%
Average number of bets:	Up to 20 per day
VERDICT:	PASSED
Rating:

Profit Maximiser Full Review

Profit Maximiser is a sequel to Mike Cruickshank’s Bonus Bagging, which we evaluated positively at Honest Betting Reviews.

How does Profit Maximiser compare?

We are delighted to report that it surpasses Bonus Bagging in quality. In fact, it can be aptly described as an enhanced version of Bonus Bagging. The potential to earn substantial profits has excited us greatly at HBR Towers!

Profit Maximiser is essentially a system that capitalizes on the free bet offers provided by bookmakers to entice new customers.

Under normal circumstances, one must place a specific bet before receiving a free bet from bookmakers. This means that if you’re unfortunate enough to lose both the initial wager and the free bet, you would incur a loss.

However, Profit Maximiser enables you to set up risk-free (or very low-risk) bets, using some clever techniques.

In addition to exploiting bookmakers’ free bets, Profit Maximiser expands its scope to include casino, bingo, games, and slots free bet offers.

Profit Maximiser takes advantage of a variety of free bets, including slots and games.

Profit Maximiser allows members to capitalize on casino offers.

While Bonus Bagging primarily focuses on introductory offers from bookmakers, Profit Maximiser emphasizes ongoing offers, although there are still plenty of introductory offers to capitalize on.

The system provides comprehensive instructions, including training videos and examples, ensuring that you can’t go wrong.

As we mentioned in our review of Bonus Bagging, the strategy of creating risk-free bets undoubtedly leads to profit. By following the provided instructions, you are guaranteed to make money. However, the exact amount you can earn depends on a few things, which we will go into below.

How much money can you make?

This question is akin to inquiring about the length of a piece of string—it primarily depends on the amount of time and effort you invest.

Numerous individuals within the Profit Maximiser Facebook community assert that they are generating substantial amounts of money through the system. Here are a few excerpts from posts within this community, which consists of over 5,000 members:

So over £40k this guy claims to have made. There are others – this lady claims she has made over £12,000:

And another one here claiming to have made over £50k in two years:

It’s unlikely that he would actually buy all 5,000 members a pint, as that would cost him approximately £15,000 out of the £50,000 he won!

During our trial period, we didn’t achieve those kinds of earnings, but we still had a very successful outcome.

To simplify matters, let us divide our earnings into two parts: the profits we made from the introductory offers and the profits we made from the ongoing offers.

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Introductory Offers

So first up are the introductory offers. These are the offers made for opening a new account with a bookie or betting company. Here is how much we made from these offers:

Type	Deposited	Profit	Risk	Notes
Bookies’ free bets	£1,840	£886	Risk-free
Casino	£400	£263	Not risk free	Returns will vary – not guaranteed
Casino (no risk)	£100	£100	Risk-free
Financials	£375	£225	Risk-free	For new spread bet accounts
Bingo	£300	£258	Not risk free	Returns will vary – not guaranteed
TOTAL	£3015	£1732

The returns from the introductory offers were excellent, although our results could have been slightly better since we already had a couple of bookmaker accounts.

Profit Maximiser offers over 60 bingo offers for you to enjoy.

It’s important to note that not all the offers are risk-free. Certain casino and bingo offers involve some level of risk, meaning your results may not be the same as mine. However, it is possible to make even more profits depending on your luck and the number of offers you participate in. Among the 60+ bingo offers available, we personally chose to play the top 20 or so.

As always, Mike provides clear markings and instructions indicating which offers are risk-free and which are not. This ensures that you have a clear understanding of the potential risks involved before proceeding.

Ongoing Offers

Once you have completed all the introductory offers, which can be time-consuming, there are ongoing offers to explore.

Mike regularly sends out emails highlighting the most lucrative offers. Additionally, there are two valuable options available to access other offers:

The Profit Maximiser website features a calendar that lists all the offers for the day. It provides brief descriptions of the key points of each offer and includes links for more information.
The Profit Maximiser Facebook group, consisting of 5,794 members, serves as an excellent online community where people share the best offers of the day.

Determining the exact amount of money one can make from these ongoing offers is challenging.

As seen in the aforementioned Facebook posts, some individuals claim to have turned it into a full-time profession, earning over £20,000 per year. While we cannot verify these stories, it is plausible considering the abundance of available offers.

In our own experience, we primarily focused on the best risk-free offers sent via email by Mike. These offers were usually quick to complete and yielded satisfactory profits.

Additionally, we participated in as many other offers as time allowed, prioritizing those that provided the best value with minimal risk. Here are the results we achieved during the month of October:

Type	Deposited	Profit	Risk
Mike’s e-mails	£860	£536	Risk-free
Other offers	£345	£201	Mixture of risk-free and non risk-free
TOTAL	£1205	£737

A very good return of £737 for very little risk. Again, you could have just done the risk-free offers that Mike e-mails out and made over £500 no problem.

So overall from the introductory offers and ongoing offers, We made £2,469 profit during the trial. And the majority of it with no risk. Pretty awesome!

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£1 million taken from Sky Bet in a day

Achieving £2,469 in virtually risk-free profits was indeed commendable. However, there was an opportunity for much greater success.

On September 8th, Sky Bet presented an offer called Red 10 that appeared too good to be true, except that this time it was genuine.

The offer revolved around their casino games, specifically the roulette game. Participants were required to place a minimum bet of £5 on the roulette game, and if the color red appeared 10 times, they would win £10.

Observant members of the Profit Maximiser Facebook Group noticed this exceptionally favorable offer and shared it on the forum for others to benefit from.

And benefit they did. People were able to continuously play and accumulate the bonus every time enough reds appeared. It was an opportunity that came close to being entirely risk-free.

The most remarkable aspect was that there was no limit to the number of times one could win the bonus. Consequently, individuals played throughout the day and night, with some winning approximately £6,000. Here are a few of the posts illustrating these achievements:

Sky Bet eventually removed the offer on September 9th, once they realized the extent of the situation. By that point, it is estimated that around £1 million had been claimed through the offer.

Whoever was responsible for creating the offer at Sky Bet seemed to either be exceptionally generous or remarkably careless. Nonetheless, savvy individuals took advantage of the opportunity and profited greatly.

Regrettably, we missed out on the offer entirely since we were not astute enough to check the Facebook forum that day. However, this incident underscores the value of the forum and the incredible offers that emerge there.

Sky Bet reportedly lost over £1 million to punters on a special offer on roulette

And apparently it isn’t the first time something like that has happened on the Facebook group either – so chances are it will happen again…and this time we will make sure we don’t miss out!

What to Watch Out For

While Profit Maximiser is an exceptional product, there are a few aspects to be mindful of when using it. Here are some key considerations:

Time: Understanding the intricacies of the offers and how to optimize them requires a significant time investment. It is crucial to watch Mike’s training videos thoroughly and ensure a comprehensive understanding of the system.
Record-keeping: Keeping track of the accounts you open, their details, and the offers you have already completed is vital. With numerous offers to navigate, it’s easy to forget important details, so maintaining a record is essential.
Varying quality of offers: Not all offers are equally advantageous. Some may have high wagering requirements or complexity that makes them less appealing. Mike provides guidance on which offers to prioritize and warns about offers that may be more suitable for experienced players.
Play strategically: Engaging solely in the offers without engaging in regular betting activities may lead to bookmakers limiting your accounts. It is advisable to incorporate “mug bets” (for more information, refer to the forum or consult Mike) to maintain account longevity.
Time and patience: To achieve results similar to those who make a living from Profit Maximiser, time and patience are crucial. Initially, you need time to learn the system, and subsequently, you require sufficient time to participate in all the available offers.
Location limitations: Individuals residing outside the UK and Ireland may have restricted access to some offers. For further information, it is recommended to contact Mike via the Profit Maximiser homepage.

It is important to be aware of these factors to maximize the effectiveness of Profit Maximiser and tailor the experience to individual circumstances.

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OVERALL VERDICT – PASSED

Throughout the years, we have encountered numerous betting systems and strategies, many of which make extravagant claims of wealth and the ability to quit one’s job. However, none of them have ever lived up to those promises—until we discovered Profit Maximiser.

Profit Maximiser is a game-changer as it delivers on its promise of consistent, risk-free profits, amounting to hundreds of pounds per month or even more.

When you really think about it, this achievement is quite remarkable. Even the most skilled tipsters can experience losing streaks or suddenly lose their touch, resulting in losses. However, with Profit Maximiser, you can eliminate the frustrations and concerns of traditional gambling and guarantee yourself a stream of free money.

The amount you can make ultimately depends on your efforts. We believe that you should be able to earn at least £1,000 from the introductory offers alone, followed by an additional £500 per month from the offers Mike sends via email.

A fellow Profit Maximiser member expressed our sentiments perfectly in this Facebook post:

With some effort, it is quite achievable to make £500 per month from Profit Maximiser. However, if you aspire to go beyond that and increase your earnings, the opportunity is definitely present. It will require time, dedication, and perseverance, but it is certainly possible. We recommend immersing yourself in the Profit Maximiser Facebook forum, learning from the training videos, and absorbing as much knowledge as you can if you wish to pursue this path.

Overall, we can confidently say that Profit Maximiser is the best betting product we have encountered thus far. We will continue to take advantage of the ongoing offers and aim to generate a steady income of £500 or more per month. Moreover, we may even delve deeper into the system to truly “maximise” our profits, if you’ll excuse the pun. 🙂

We wholeheartedly recommend Profit Maximiser, and considering the potential returns it can bring, the £97 investment may very well be the best money you ever spend.

Great news! You can now get a 14 day trial of Profit Maximiser for just £1 here.

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Profit Maximiser – New Review

11th August 2015

Today we are commencing a Profit Maximiser review, a system that focuses on taking advantage of bonuses from the multitude of online betting sites.

This is a follow-up to Mike Cruickshank’s Bonus Bagging, which we are also reviewing at the moment.

Mike is widely known as an expert in exploiting bookies for their bonuses and is perhaps the doyen of this particular niche.

Profit Maximiser is a more advanced version of Bonus Bagging and covers everything from traditional bookmakers to casinos, bingo, spread betting and more.

The sales page promises “100% zero risk, tax free profits, any time, day or night.”

Sounds pretty good doesn’t it?

Well we will see if it can deliver that during our trial.

There are also various posts on the sales page of people claiming to have made £20k plus from Profit Maximiser, which seems pretty amazing considering it is meant to be risk-free.

Have we found something potentially life changing here or will it turn out to be another false dawn?

Only time will tell…

In the meantime you can check out Profit Maximiser here.

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Understanding Sports Tipster ROI: What Makes a Good Return?

27th February 2025/0 Comments

When looking at sports tipsters you need to consider ROI – Return on Investment.

It tells you if following a tipster is worth the effort, risk and money involved. But how do you calculate ROI and what is a good return in the world of sports tipping?

This guide will go into the details of sports tipster ROI and give you tips on how to calculate it and avoid the mistakes.

In sports betting ROI means “Return on Investment” and it measures how much profit you’ve made against how much you’ve staked.

It’s a key indicator of tipster performance and one of the most important metrics for anyone serious about long term betting success.

Definition of ROI in sports betting

At its simplest sports tipster ROI is the percentage return you get from your total stakes over time.

It allows you to compare tipsters by showing the profit (or loss) you can expect to make for every pound staked.

For example a 10% ROI means for every £100 staked you’d have made £10 in profit.

Why ROI is important

ROI is important because it goes beyond win-loss records.

A tipster might have a high win rate but be unprofitable if their tips are on short priced favourites with little value.

A tipster with a lower win rate could have a higher ROI by tipping at higher odds and making long term profitability more achievable.

How ROI differs from simple win-loss records

Win-loss records (also known as “win rate” or “strike rate”) tell you how often a tipster gets it right but don’t show the overall profitability of their tips.

ROI shows you the full picture of tipster performance. It’s about the betting returns not just the number of correct tips.

It’s all about quality not quantity.

ROI and long-term betting success

Over time a positive ROI is a sign of profitable sports tipping.

Inconsistent or negative ROI means a tipster may not have an edge over the market and sticking with them will erode your betting bankroll.

Ultimately, consistent ROI over a large sample size is the foundation of any long-term betting strategy.

How to calculate Sports Tipster ROI: A Step by Step Guide

Now you know what ROI is, let’s get into how to calculate it.

The formula is pretty simple:

ROI (%) = (Total Profit / Total Stakes) x 100

For example if you’ve made a total profit of £500 from total stakes of £5,000 your ROI would be:

£500 / £5,000 x 100 = 10%

Stake sizes and odds

When calculating ROI you need to factor in stake sizes and odds.

Some tipsters recommend level stakes, others recommend different staking strategies based on confidence levels.

This is why ROI is a useful metric – it tells you the return taking all stakes into account, whether the tipster bets at level stakes, variable staking or otherwise.

What is a Good ROI in Sports Tipping?

What is a good ROI?

The answer depends on the sport, bet type and win rate.

In sports like golf and horse racing, where the win rate is typically lower (around 10-20%), top tipsters can achieve impressive ROIs of 20% or even 30% over time.

Tipsters with higher win rates generally show much lower ROIs.

For example, a tennis or football tipster with a 50% win rate might only achieve an ROI of 5-10%.

If a tipster has a win rate over 50%, it would be extremely rare to see an ROI of more than 20-30% over a decent sample size of bets.

While these numbers may be possible in the short term (say a few months or possibly even up to a year), they are very hard to sustain over longer periods.

The reason is that with shorter odds, there’s typically less room for significant value in the bets.

For instance, a horse racing tipster might find a horse priced at 33/1 that should actually be 25/1.

This offers a notable edge – or expected value – over the bookmakers.

On the other hand, a football tipster betting on lower odds would be fortunate to find a small edge, like spotting a team priced at 2.3 when it should be 2.14.

That smaller margin usually leads to a lower ROI over time.

The typical ROI and win rate metrics tend to vary by sport, but are often approximately as follows:

Sport	Typical Win Rates	Top Tipsters’ long-term ROI
Football	50% or higher	5-10%
Golf	10-20%	20-30%
Tennis	30-50%	5-10%
Horse Racing	15-35%	15-30%
Cricket	30-50%	10-15%

So really ROI needs to be seen in context of the sport and win rate – and other metrics, as we will discuss below – rather than in isolation.

Considering ROI Alongside Other Metrics

While ROI is an important metric in evaluating a tipster’s performance, it should never be considered in isolation.

To get a true picture of how successful a tipster is, you need to look at several other key metrics that work together to give a complete overview of their performance.

Win Rate: The win rate is crucial to understanding the context of ROI. As discussed above, a high ROI with a low win rate might suggest the tipster is targeting long odds, which can lead to bigger wins but fewer of them. Conversely, a tipster with a high win rate but low ROI may be betting on favorites with shorter odds. The relationship between ROI and win rate is usually inversely proportional – the higher one is, the lower the other will be.
Overall Profit/Loss: ROI tells you how efficient a tipster is in making returns relative to stakes, but the overall profit and loss (P/L) shows the total financial impact of their tips. A tipster with a high ROI but a small profit may not be as valuable as one with a lower ROI but a much higher overall profit due to a higher win rate and higher volume of bets.
Bet Volume: The number of bets a tipster places is critical to understanding their ROI. A tipster with a high ROI but a low bet volume might not offer enough opportunities to generate consistent profits. On the other hand, a tipster with a high volume but lower ROI can still produce significant profits over time because they place many more bets and can therefore grow the bank.
Bank Growth (Return on Capital): Another important measure is how much a tipster grows their betting bank over time, which is effectively their return on capital. This shows how well a tipster compounds profits and manages their bankroll. A tipster with steady bank growth is likely to be using a sustainable staking plan that balances risk and reward.
Consistency: The percentage of winning months a tipster has is an important indicator of consistency. A tipster with a high ROI but only a few profitable months may provide a more erratic betting experience. In contrast, a tipster with a solid percentage of winning months (e.g., 60-70%) is more likely to offer steady, reliable profits. Consistency is key in helping you ride out the inevitable downswings and maintain confidence in the tipster’s long-term success.
Closing Line Value (CLV): CLV is a measure of how often the odds a tipster bets at are better than the final odds (closing line). If a tipster consistently beats the closing line, it suggests they have a genuine edge over the market. ROI might fluctuate over time, but consistent CLV indicates that the tipster is making good value bets that should, over time, lead to long-term profitability.

Each of these metrics interacts with ROI to provide a more rounded assessment of a tipster’s performance.

For example, a tipster with a moderate ROI but strong CLV and steady bank growth is likely to be more reliable than one with a higher ROI but poor CLV and erratic bank growth.

Understanding how these factors work together is key to evaluating the long-term value of following a particular tipster.

That’s why our reviews consider all these factors together holistically in determining a tipster’s rating rather than viewing a factor such as ROI in isolation.

A high ROI in itself – whilst obviously being a good thing – is not necessarily proof of a top tipster.

If it’s accompanied by good all-around metrics like strong bank growth, consistent profits, and a solid win rate, it becomes a much stronger indicator of a top quality tipster.

Example of Tipsters with Good All-Around Metrics

Let’s take a look at a couple of examples of tipsters with good all-around metrics.

Example 1: Horse Racing Tipster with 31% ROI

First up is Hanbury Racing, a horse racing tipster with a very good long-term ROI of 31%.

As we say though, this needs to be considered in context of the other metrics. Do those stack up or does the service just have a good ROI?

Well, the ROI has been accompanied by a solid win rate of 22% and excellent long-term profit of over 1,500 points made.

Bet volume is sound with around 2-3 bets per day on average, meaning the bank can keep ticking along.

Bank growth has been stellar at over 700% since the service started.

Hanbury Racing targets longshots so the consistency can be a little up and down, with for example slightly less than half of the months in 2024 being profitable ones.

However, taken as a whole these represent first class metrics and the ROI stacks up very well when taken in context with the other stats.

Example 2: Football Tipster with 10% ROI

Another example is a football tipster called Scottish Confidential with a lower ROI of 10%. How does that stack up against its other metrics though?

Interestingly the lower ROI is correlated with a much higher win rate, of 43%.

That means it is backing at much lower odds than Hanbury Racing for example but is still able to find value.

The overall profits are strong too at just over 200 points made.

The bet volume is reasonable with around 15 bets per week.

Bank growth hasn’t been quite as impressive as Hanbury Racing but is still formidable at over 400%.

Consistency is good too, with a high proportion of winnings months, although they did struggle a little back in 2021.

Taken as a whole though these are strong stats and it illustrates the point about a high win rate usually correlating with a lower ROI – but that taken together this can still mean very good overall profit.

Example 3: Horse Racing Tipster with 8% ROI

Thirdly we have a horse racing tipster called Racing Rundown with an 8% ROI.

That has been accompanied by a win rate of 24%, which is solid enough but somewhat below the rate achieved by Scottish Confidential for example.

The overall profits have been good, with 293 points made to date.

Bet volume is sound at around 2 bets per day on average.

Consistency is reasonable but they have been a little up and down, with around 60% winning months so far.

The overall bank growth is slightly over 100% so far.

Overall these are good stats, but you can see that despite having a pretty similar ROI to Scottish Confidential, when taken in context of the overall metrics it doesn’t quite measure up to the football service.

This illustrates the importance of considering ROI in the overall context of performance metrics rather than just in isolation.

ROI by Bet Type

Not all bets are created equal – and neither is their ROI.

The type of bet a tipster recommends can have a big impact on their ROI.

So it’s worth understanding how these bets work.

For example singles are the bread and butter of most professional tipsters.

They’re simple: you back a single outcome and your ROI is a direct reflection of the value in those bets. If a tipster consistently finds value, the ROI can increase over time

On the other hand accumulators (or parlays) are riskier.

These are bets where multiple selections are combined into one bet.

Yes the payouts can be much higher but they come with a catch – all your selections have to win.

A tipster who uses accumulators might have a lower win rate but a high ROI because of the bigger odds. But this can also lead to more volatility in their results.

Then there are value bets where tipsters identify odds they think are mispriced by the bookies.

These bets are often low margin, meaning the ROI will be low but value bettors look to turn over a large number of bets to generate their profits.

In the end understanding how different bet types impact ROI can help you choose a tipster that fits your betting style.

Whether you like a steady low risk approach or a more adventurous one with bigger payoffs the type of bet has a big impact on ROI.

Variance and ROI

One thing that gets overlooked in sports betting is variance – and boy does it matter!

Variance is the natural ups and downs you get when betting and it can kill your ROI in the short term.

Let’s say you’re following a tipster who focuses on longshots. They might have a lower win rate because the odds they’re targeting are much higher – but that doesn’t mean they’re not good at what they do.

You could go through a long losing streak and see your ROI drop and then a few big wins turn it all around.

On the other hand a tipster backing short priced favourites might have more frequent wins but those small profits can be wiped out by a few losses.

That’s why understanding variance is key. It helps you stay calm during the rough patches and not get carried away with a short term spike in ROI.

In short variance is part of the game and patience is key when evaluating a tipster’s long term performance.

Chasing High ROI

We’ve all heard the phrase “if it sounds too good to be true it probably is.”

The same applies to sports betting ROI. A tipster claiming 50%, 70% or more ROI may grab your attention but be careful – there’s usually a catch.

Tipsters claiming astronomical ROIs can sometimes manipulate the numbers, cherry pick their best results or omit losing bets from their record. In short, they may be scam tipsters.

While it’s possible to get a high ROI in the short term (thanks to variance) it’s incredibly difficult to sustain it over a large number of bets.

So what’s the risk of chasing these numbers? The danger is unrealistic expectations.

If you’re tempted by the big returns you might end up staking more than you can afford, taking unnecessary risks or jumping from one service to another in search of those big gains.

Remember consistency is key. A tipster with a smaller but steady ROI is a much safer bet in the long run than one making outlandish claims.

Betting Bank Management and ROI

Your betting bank – or bankroll – is the lifeblood of your betting journey.

Managing it properly is key to staying in the game and that’s where ROI comes in.

ROI gives you an idea of how much profit you can expect from each bet in relation to your stakes but how you manage your bank can increase or decrease those returns.

The best tipsters often recommend a staking plan that matches their ROI.

For example if a tipster has a lower ROI but higher win rate they might recommend staking a bigger portion of your bank to take advantage of more frequent wins.

But don’t get too carried away. Over staking – especially when chasing high ROI – can quickly drain your bank during a losing streak.

That’s why many experienced bettors use methods like the Kelly Criterion which calculates the optimal stake based on the edge and bankroll size.

This way you’re taking value without putting your whole bank at risk.

In short managing your bankroll in line with the ROI and betting strategy is key to long-term success.

Sample size in ROI calculations

A larger sample size gives a more accurate picture of a tipster’s performance.

A small sample can distort the results especially if the tipster gets lucky early on.

In our reviews we always aim to track at least 100 tips before making any conclusions about a tipster’s ROI.

Really though to get a statistically significant view of a tipster’s ROI you would need hundreds of bets, preferably over 1,000.

Conclusion – Sports Tipster ROI

So what have we learned about sports tipster ROI? Here are the key points:

ROI is important but it’s just one piece of the puzzle. Look at it alongside other metrics like win rate, profit/loss, bet volume and bank growth to get a full picture of a tipster’s performance.
Bet type matters. Singles, accumulators and value bets all impact ROI differently so understanding what a tipster specialises in can help you manage your expectations.
Variance plays a big part in short term ROI fluctuations. Be patient and don’t let short term results – good or bad – affect your long-term outlook.
Don’t chase high ROI. If a tipster is promising big returns take a step back and look at their long-term record.
Manage your bank wisely. Use a staking plan that matches the tipster’s strategy and your own risk tolerance to protect your bankroll over the long term.

Now you’re ready to follow tipsters who deliver not just big numbers but real long-term value.

Long-term profitability is the goal and understanding ROI is the first step.

Hopefully this article has given you a good overview of how ROI works and how to utilise it in your betting.

Please remember to always gamble responsibly and good luck with your betting!

Renegade Racing – New Review

25th February 2025/0 Comments

Update – Please note this service has been discontinued.

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We are starting a new review today of a service called Renegade Racing.

This is a horse racing tipster from the Betting Gods stable of tipsters and although it has only been going a short time, has caused quite a stir in the tipping community.

The results since starting up in November last year have been stellar, with a profit of 54 points made to date.

That has been achieved with exceptional stats of a 36% ROI and 62% strike rate.

Those metrics are pretty outstanding and will be hard to maintain in the long run – although anything even vaguely close to those will still be very impressive.

Follow the service at Betfair SP and you would have boosted the profits by a further 55% so far. We are interested to see if that continues during our trial.

The service has been on red hot form since launch, with 26 of the last 35 bets having won.

We haven’t seen a tipster start off this well for quite some time.

However, it’s important not to get too carried away with these promising early results and to see how the service performs over the next few months under live trial conditions.

So we will get things underway today and will include results from 14th February when we started receiving tips.

We will update things here as we go along as usual.

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

Golf Betting Club – Final Review

24th February 2025/0 Comments

We have reached the end of our nine month trial of the Golf Betting Club and here are the final results:-

Profit/Loss:	-17 points
Strike Rate:	11%
Bank Growth:	-3%
ROI:	-2%
Average number of bets:	12 bets per week
Cost:	n/a
VERDICT:	NEUTRAL
Rating:

You can view full results here.

Golf Betting Club – Full Review

The Golf Betting Club is a well-established golf tipping service, having been in operation since 2020.

This service is run by Duncan and Neil, two brothers from Scotland. They developed a keen interest in golf betting during their upbringing, influenced by their father’s career as a golf journalist for well-known UK newspapers.

Tips are sent out via Telegram and cover the PGA, DP World and LIV tours and include both pre-tournament and in-play tips (between rounds).

Over the years, they have built a strong reputation for their in-depth player profiling and detailed tournament analysis.

Prior to our trial, their historical results were impressive, with profits totaling 779 points and an ROI of 16%.

However, our nine-month review painted a more mixed picture.

Performance During the Trial

The trial got off to a rough start, with significant losses accumulating early on. At one point, they were down by 196 points, making it a tough period for subscribers.

Golf betting, by its nature, can involve long losing streaks, particularly when betting at high odds, and this was certainly the case here.

Things did improve towards the end of the trial, with a couple of big-priced winners such as Paul Waring at 50/1 and Nick Taylor at 100/1 helping to claw back some of the losses.

Despite this late rally, the service still ended the trial 17 points down overall.

However, they had numerous heartbreaking near-misses, including two in just the last couple of weeks. Pablo Larrazabal only needed to two-putt the final green to win the Bahrain Championship for them at 200/1, but managed to three-putt and then lost in a playoff.

And just this past weekend, Aldrich Potgieter looked a dead-cert winner at 60/1 in the Mexico Open whilst in a playoff, as his opponent’s ball looked to be sailing well out of bounds, which would have handed Potgieter victory. However, the ball somehow miraculously ricocheted back into play and the opponent produced a career-defining birdie to win.

There were numerous close shaves like this throughout the trial and whilst you can’t expect all of them to go your way, if just one of them had done so it would have ended in a profitable trial – well in profit in fact given the prices tipped at.

And if two or three of them had done so we could easily be looking at a very profitable trial.

As it is they have finished with a small loss of 17 points, but out of a 500-point bank that represents just a 3% loss of the bank nothing to get too downhearted about.

Overall we think the only fair rating here can be a NEUTRAL rating, but it could have so easily been a very profitable trial so we will keep an eye on the service going forward as we do think the brothers have an edge on the golf markets given their long-term results and they could be due an upgrade in future if the luck starts to go their way a bit.

Service Breakdown

Ease of use: The selections are sent out via the Telegram messenger app, usually on a Wednesday for pre-tournament bets and then on an ad-hoc basis during rounds. There are around 12 bets per week, so a reasonable, but manageable, workload.

Availability of prices: Price availability was not an issue during our trial as they generally tip on Wednesdays when there is plenty of liquidity and the markets have settled (and then during the event when there is also usually plenty of liquidity).

As with most golf services, there is also the option to beat the win part of each-way bets by using the exchanges, with Betfair often offering much higher prices for the win on 100/1+ shots. You generally get a little worse odds on the place part, but that is more than compensated by the occasional winner at huge odds.

Strike rate: The strike rate for our trial was quite low on the face of it at 11% (including placed golfers), but that isn’t unusual for golf services and as we discussed above, just one or two breaks going their way and they would have finished well in profit even with an 11% strike rate.

Advised Betting Bank: A 500 point betting bank is recommended for following the service. That seems very reasonable to us and was never in jeopardy during our trial.

Subscription costs: The subscription costs at the time of writing are free until the 30th March 2025.

OVERALL VERDICT: NEUTRAL

The Golf Betting Club had somewhat of a tough trial, but the fine margins of golf betting were evident, with several close calls that could have significantly changed the results.

While they finished slightly down with a 17 point loss, the overall deficit was minor in the context of their betting bank.

Given their strong long-term record and in-depth analysis, they remain a service to keep an eye on, and with a bit more luck, could easily return to profitability in future.

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Golf Betting Club – Results Update

21st January 2025

Golf tipster the Golf Betting Club has continued their good run of form lately, with a profit of 27 points made since our last update.

However, they are still 73 points down for our trial overall.

You can view full results here.

We’d been saying for a while that just landing one big winner could turn things around and they have now done it not just once but twice, with Nick Taylor winning the Sony Open in a playoff for them at 100/1, following on from 50/1 winner Paul Waring in November.

The profits from that 100/1 winner have been somewhat eroded by other losses on the month, but they are still making steady progress on reducing the large deficit they racked up earlier on in our trial.

Just to also note that given last year’s losses they are currently offering free membership until 30th March 2025.

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Golf Betting Club – Results Update

18th December 2024

It’s been a much better time for golf tipster the Golf Betting Club lately, with a profit of 95 points made since our last update.

That means they are now 100 points down for our trial overall.

You can view full results here.

Recent highlights include Paul Waring winning the Abu Dhabi Championship at 50/1 and Ryan Van Velzen placing at the Alfred Dunhill Championship at 350/1.

However, things could have been so much better with Van Velzen needing a birdie up the par-5 last to win, or a par for a playoff but managing to finish with a bogey.

The week before they also had Aldrich Potgieter at 100/1 who had a three shot lead on the back nine but somehow failed to win.

It’s often fine margins in sports betting but it’s particularly jarring in instances like this when you’re backing 350/1 and 100/1 shots who just miss out. They can really make or break a year’s betting.

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Golf Betting Club – Results Update

7th November 2024

The tough times continue for golf tipster the Golf Betting Club sadly, with a loss of 13 points made since our last update.

That means they are now 196 points down for our trial overall.

You can view full results here.

As mentioned previously they could really do with a big winner or two soon to turn things around as has been a bit of a ‘mare so far unfortunately.

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Golf Betting Club – Results Update

2nd October 2024

The brutal run goes on for golf tipster the Golf Betting Club unfortunately, with a loss of 64 points made since our last update.

That means they are now 183 points down for our trial overall.

You can view full results here.

There isn’t much to say really other than that they could really do with a big winner or two…

That’s golf betting though in a nutshell – the losing streaks can be pretty savage, especially when tipping at average odds of over 100/1 as these guys do.

It can all turn around quickly though with a big winner so fingers crossed they can land one (or two) soon.

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Golf Betting Club – Results Update

26th August 2024

The tough times continue for golf tipster the Golf Betting Club, with a loss of 47 points made since our last update.

That means they are now 119 points down for our trial overall.

You can view full results here.

As we so often say with golf betting, it only takes one winner at a big price to turn things around and given they tip at prices up to 300/1 and 400/1, one of those coming in really would turn things around!

Whether it’s at a huge price like that or something smaller, they could certainly do with a winner or two soon.

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Golf Betting Club – Results Update

22nd July 2024

It’s been a rough start to our trial of golf tipster the Golf Betting Club, with a loss of 72 points made for our trial to date after two months.

You can view full results here.

The only real bright spot so far was a 40/1 winner this weekend with Nick Dunlap winning the Barracuda Championship.

Hopefully that’s a sign of things to come and the start of a turnaround for them.

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Golf Betting Club – New Review

14th May 2024

We are starting a new review today of a golf tipping service called the Golf Betting Club.

This service is run by Duncan and Neil, two brothers hailing from Scotland. They developed a keen interest in tour predictions and golf betting during their upbringing, influenced by their father’s career as a golf journalist for renowned UK newspapers.

Their summers were often spent attending events at prestigious venues such as Loch Lomond, Gleneagles, Wentworth, and various Open Championship locations, immersing themselves in the sport.

Their journey in golf betting spans over two decades, but the inception of the Golf Betting Club occurred in March 2020, amidst the temporary halt in professional golf caused by the Coronavirus pandemic. Utilizing this hiatus, they pooled their extensive knowledge to craft free golf betting tips accessible to all.

Drawing from years of experience, they meticulously crafted over 100 player profiles of the world’s top golfers, constantly refining and expanding their database.

This has resulted in very strong performance to date, with a profit of 779 points made so far since starting up in 2020.

That has been achieved with a return on investment (ROI) of 16%.

Each year so far has been profitable, with the standout year being 2020 when they made 366 points profit.

Last year was also a good one with 167 points profit made and this year has started well too with 22 points profit made so far.

Tips are provided in the PGA, DP World and LIV tours and include both pre-tournament and in-play tips (normally between rounds).

With a strong reputation this is a service we are looking forward to reviewing so we will kick things off (or should that be tee things off?) today.

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 Golf Betting Club for yourself here.

N.B. – sign up to a 6 or 12 month membership of Golf Betting Club quoting ‘HonestBettingReviews25’ and they’ll refund £25 as a discount.

Insider Edge Bets – Final Review

20th February 2025/0 Comments

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.

Tennis Goldmine – Final Review

8th February 2025/7 Comments

Please note this system is no longer available

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We have reached the end of our six month trial of Tennis Goldmine and here are the final results:-

Profit/Loss:	+28 points
Strike Rate:	52%
Bank Growth:	37%
ROI:	10%
Average number of bets:	1-2 per day
Cost:	£97+VAT
VERDICT:	PASSED
Rating:

You can view full results here.

Tennis Goldmine – Full Review

Tennis Goldmine is a betting system from renowned tennis expert Patrick Ross.

It is a system where you find the selections yourself each day according to a set of rules. It involves laying players and uses a Fibonacci staking system, which is a kind of loss-recovery system with a staking sequence of placing 1-1-2-3-5-8-13-21-34 points per bet until you win, then you revert back to the beginning again.

You can of course use level staking if you like, although we used the recommended Fibonacci staking for the purposes of the review.

The criteria for selections is very simple and it should only take you a few minutes each day to find the selections and place the lay bets.

We followed the system for around six months, although there was a break of around a month between the end of the previous tennis season and the start of the new one.

We are pleased to report that the system performed well during our trial, delivering 28 points profit to the advised staking.

The strike rate was good at 52% and the return on investment a respectable 10%.

Using the Fibonacci staking can be quite a roller-coaster ride however and at one point we had a 7-bet losing streak and had to stake 13 points on the next selection – which thankfully won.

You can see that roller-coaster ride portrayed in the profit graph for the trial below:-

So having a big enough bank to withstand a potential 10-bet losing streak or two is crucial.

Of course if you’re of a more cautious temperament then you may wish to back at level stakes and on that basis the system also made a good profit of 15 points.

So whichever way you approach it the system performed well during our trial and we award Tennis Goldmine a PASSED rating.

Service Breakdown

Ease of use: As stated above you need to find the selections yourself but the rules are very simple so it should only take a few minutes per day to place the bets.

Availability of prices: Not an issue as there aren’t any “tips” as such and you place all bets at Betfair (or your exchange of choice).

Strike rate: The strike rate for the trial was 52%, so a good proportion of bets were winners.

Advised Betting Bank: A 150 point bank is advised for following the service if you are using the Fibonacci staking, which seems somewhat on the low side to us. A full 10-bet losing run would set you back approximately 70 points so we think the bank should allow for at least two such occurrences and be 150-200 points. If you are using level staking then a 50-100 point bank should be sufficient.

Subscription costs: The cost of the service is very reasonable at a one-off payment of £97+VAT, which now comes with Patrick’s betting and trading tips aswell.

OVERALL VERDICT: PASSED

Tennis Goldmine is a simple betting system you can use on Betfair. It performed very well during our trial, making 28 points profit using the advised loss-recovery staking or 15 points using level staking.

In some ways the system is so simple we are surprised it has worked so well but at the end of the day you can’t argue with the results and we are therefore pleased to award it a PASSED rating.

The recent addition of using Patrick’s tips (which come free when you buy the system) to streamline selections down should help the profitability further and means you are getting excellent value with the Tennis Goldmine package.

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Tennis Goldmine – Results Update

17th January 2019

Not much change for Tennis Goldmine since our last update, with just one point of profit added.

That means we are now 18 points up for our trial overall.

You can view full results here.

Now when you purchase Tennis Goldmine you also get Patrick’s betting and trading tips included aswell at no extra cost, which have both shown good long-term profits.

When one of the daily tips clashes with a possible lay bet on Goldmine, you don’t place the lay bet on Goldmine. Patrick has back tested it and says it will reduce losing streaks and increase overall profit.

That seems like a sensible addition to us and now makes the Tennis Goldmine very attractive when you consider everything that’s included.

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Tennis Goldmine – Results Update

29th October 2018

Overall it’s been a good run lately for Tennis Goldmine, with a further 4 points profit made since our last update a month ago.

That means we are now 17 points up for our trial overall.

You can view full results here.

However, it’s been quite a rollercoaster ride, as at one point we had a losing run of six bets, which meant by the seventh bet we were staking 13 points.

Thankfully that bet won, but it shows that with the Fibonacci staking system this method uses things can get a bit hairy at times.

So you need to make sure you have a plentiful bank and a solid nerve to see out the losing runs. It’s crucial that you don’t over-stake and risk blowing out your betting funds if you do hit the dreaded losing run of nine in a row. A 155 point bank is recommended with the system but we would say a 200 point bank or higher could be used to be on the safe side.

Just a quick word on staking – we had originally been using a 2 point system but it was causing some confusion so we have reverted to using 1 point system. So with the Fibonacci staking the system uses, that’s a staking sequence of 1-1-2-3-5-8-13-21-34 points per bet until you win, then you revert back to the beginning again.

Anyway, overall we are well ahead for the trial so that is good to see.

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Tennis Goldmine – Results Update

26th September 2018

It’s been a very good start to our trial of Tennis Goldmine, a betting system from tennis expert Patrick Ross.

So far after one month we are 13 points up.

You can view full results here.

This is a system where you find the selections yourself from pre-defined rules, so everyone’s results will differ somewhat depending on what time they go on Betfair and so on.

We have had to limit the information on our results spreadsheet so that we don’t give away the system, but you can see the important info such as profit and loss and the running total.

It’s a very simple system to operate, just a couple of minutes per day and so far has been moving along rather serenely, which is good.

Hopefully we’ll have more of the same going forward.

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Tennis Goldmine – New Review

5th September 2018

We’ve remarked here before about the lack of good tennis tipsters and betting systems out there, with only one or two having made the grade here at Honest Betting Reviews over the years.

Well today we have something that we think could join that exclusive list and it is called Tennis Goldmine.

It comes from Patrick Ross, the man behind one of the successful tennis systems we have reviewed here, Spartan Trading Tips.

Patrick is a renowned tennis trader and bettor, having run the respected Tennis Trading League website for a number of years.

So when we were contacted by Patrick to test out his new system we were certainly keen to do so.

Tennis Goldmine is a betting system with pre-defined rules where you find the selections yourself each day on Betfair (or your betting exchange of choice).

Without giving too much away, it involves laying players (i.e. betting on them to lose).

The results we have seen so far look very impressive, with over 75 points profit made in just over three months.

It’s very simple to operate and only takes a few minutes per day to find the selections. It’s “set and forget” so once you have placed the lays, that is it you can just leave it and come back and check the results later.

We plan on conducting a standard three month trial of Tennis Goldmine to get a good sense of how will it works. We have actually been testing it since 19th August and things have been progressing serenely since then, which is encouraging.

But obviously will need to see a bigger body of results before we can make any judgements, so please check back here for updates on how the trial is going.

In the meantime you can check out Tennis Goldmine here.

Lucrative Rackets – Final Review

27th January 2025/0 Comments

We have come to the end of our review of tennis tipster Lucrative Rackets and here are the final results:-

Profit/Loss:	+17 points
Strike Rate:	59%
Bank Growth:	17%
ROI:	12%
Average number of bets:	1-2 bets per day
Cost:	£67 month
VERDICT:	PASSED
Rating:

You can view full results here.

Lucrative Rackets – Full Review

Lucrative Rackets is a tennis betting service launched in early 2024 by the team behind Lucrative MMA Betting, which previously passed a trial here at Honest Betting Reviews with flying colours.

Tips are provided across various tennis tours, including down to the lower levels of Challenger and ITF events.

Most of the bets are in the match odds market but some side markets such as set score, handicap and the like are used.

Bets are sent via the Telegram messenger app.

We were hopeful that this service would deliver strong results, and overall, we are pleased to say that it has performed well.

During our four-month trial, Lucrative Rackets generated +17 points profit at a solid 59% strike rate and a 12% ROI.

These are commendable numbers in tennis betting, where achieving consistent profitability can be challenging.

Our Experience During the Trial

Our major concern with this service was price availability however.

Just over half the bets during our trial were in Challenger/ITF events and over half were in doubles matches, with quite a small proportion in singles ATP/WTA events.

There were some major odds movements on these more illiquid markets. For instance, prices could drop significantly within minutes on ITF doubles and Challenger-level matches.

Betting on these markets also brings the risk of account restrictions from the bookies and these markets are not typically available on the exchanges – or have very little liquidity if they are available.

So we do have a question mark about how practical this service is to follow. Certainly if you are following the service you need to be lightning fast to get the bets on and be prepared for some possible account restrictions.

It is also worth noting that on the – albeit limited – sample size of our trial, the profit for the trial did come from the Challenger/ITF events, whilst the ATP/WTA events ended up breaking even.

As we say, this was a relatively small sample size so may not be the case in the long run, but is something to note from our trial in any event.

Overall, we are prepared to give Lucrative Rackets a narrow PASSED rating as it did achieve positive results during our trial.

The strike rate, ROI, and overall bank growth were all commendable and clearly the tipster does have an edge in the markets tipped in.

However, this does come with a major health warning that a lot of the markets tipped in are illiquid and odds crash quickly.

So it is important to bear this in mind and be prepared to act quickly when receiving the tips if you want to get close to the advised prices.

Service Breakdown

Ease of use: The selections are sent out via the Telegram messenger app. There is normally 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: As discussed above, price availability was an issue during our trial, with over half the tips coming in illiquid, lower tier events and doubles matches.

The first thing you will need is a good spread of bookmaker accounts (especially Bet365, but also the likes of Ladbrokes, DraftKings, Neds, Bovada & 10Bet would be useful), secondly to be able to act very quickly once tips are posted on Telegram, and thirdly be prepared that you may suffer account restrictions if using soft books like Bet365.

Strike rate: The strike rate for our trial was impressive at 59% and 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 £67, so this is probably a service for serious bettors in the main.

OVERALL VERDICT: PASSED

Lucrative Rackets delivered a solid performance in our trial, generating +17 points profit, a 12% ROI, and a 59% strike rate.

However, the heavy focus on illiquid markets like ITF and Challenger doubles matches makes it tough to obtain advised prices, and account restrictions could be an issue.

While the tipster appears to have an edge, success will largely depend on how quickly you can place bets and whether you have access to the necessary bookmaker accounts.

Overall, we are giving Lucrative Rackets a narrow PASSED rating, but with a strong caution regarding price availability.

You can get a 25% discount off your first month here with the coupon HBR.

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Lucrative Rackets – Results Update

23rd December 2024

Tennis tipster Lucrative Rackets has continued their good run, with a profit of 6 points made at advised prices since our last update.

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

You can view full results here.

As mentioned last time, prices tend to get hit pretty hard on the more illiquid markets such as ITF doubles matches.

You have to move very fast if you want to get anything like the advised prices on those bets.

Some of the tips are in more mainstream ATP and WTA matches where the odds are more achievable however, so it’s a question of just doing the best you can on each tip with this service really.

It’s a quiet period for this service at the moment with no bets in December as the tennis season has wound down, but they will be back up and running again in January for the events down under.

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Lucrative Rackets – Results Update

15th November 2024

Tennis tipster Lucrative Rackets has been on good form lately, with a profit of 13 points made at advised prices since our last update.

That means they are now 9 points up for our trial overall at advised prices.

You can view full results here.

As mentioned last time, prices tend to get hit pretty hard on the more illiquid markets such as ITF doubles matches.

You have to move very fast if you want to get anything like the advised prices on those bets.

Some of the tips are in more mainstream ATP and WTA matches where the odds are more achievable however, so it’s a question of just doing the best you can on each tip with this service really.

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Lucrative Rackets – Results Update

5th September 2024

It’s been a slightly slow start to our trial of tennis tipster Lucrative Rackets, with a loss of 4 points made for our trial to date.

You can view full results here.

We have found issues here with price availability, as some of the bets are on very illiquid markets such as ITF doubles matches.

The odds on those bets go very quickly and can move in quite significantly.

For example, a tip given at 1.83 can move into 1.66 in a matter of minutes or a tip given at 1.66 can hit 1.4.

So if following the service you either have to act extremely quickly or accept you may not achieve the advised odds on some of the bets.

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Lucrative Rackets – New Review

5th September 2024

We are starting a new review today of a tennis betting service called Lucrative Rackets.

This is a service that started up on 1st January this year and it comes from the same team behind the Lucrative MMA Betting Tipster service, which passed a trial here at HBR with flying colours back in 2022.

The new tennis service has produced some impressive results so far, with 92 points profit made at a strike rate of 60% and a return on investment (ROI) of 18%.

Those are really strong stats in tennis betting, where an ROI of between 5 and 10% is typically considered very good.

The tips come in a variety of tours, including the main ATP and WTA Tours but also the smaller ITF events and in doubles matches as well as singles.

A variety of markets are also used, including match odds, game handicaps, set betting, breaks of serve and more.

Members of the service receive the tips via the Telegram app, with advised odds and lowest acceptable odds included.

We have been looking out for a good tennis tipster for a while so let’s hope this one can deliver the goods under live trial conditions.

We started receiving tips on 30th August so will record results from then.

As usual we will update results here as we go along so you can see how they are getting on.

In the meantime you can check out Lucrative Rackets for yourself here.

The Bet Professor – Final Review

23rd January 2025/0 Comments

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.

Away Wins – Final Review

15th December 2024/0 Comments

We have reached the end of our 12 month trial of football tipster Away Wins and here are the final results:-

Profit/Loss:	-102 points
Strike Rate:	52%
Bank Growth:	-50%
ROI:	-11%
Average number of bets:	1-2 bets per day
Cost:	£15 per month or £67 per year
VERDICT:	FAILED
Rating:

You can view full results here.

Away Wins – Full Review

Away Wins is a football betting service from renowned football tipster Steve Hudson, operating out of the Phil Rushton stable of tipsters.

The service involves backing away teams in major European leagues. It initially focused on backing away teams in doubles, before switching to single bets partway through our trial.

The service also adjusted its staking strategy, starting at 5-point stakes before moving to 2.5 points per bet.

While there were signs of improvement after these changes, the overall performance remained poor.

The final results show a loss of 102 points, equating to a 50% reduction in the starting bank. This is obviously a very disappointing outcome for those following the service.

Performance Analysis

The trial began with a particularly tough period, with 76 points lost in the first two months.

The shift from doubles to singles and the reduction in staking helped to limit losses somewhat, but it was not enough to turn things around.

Even when analyzing results at a more conservative 1-point level stakes, the service was still showing a loss, albeit a smaller one.

A 52% strike rate is not terrible, but the key issue was the odds and selections failing to deliver enough value to overcome the bookmaker’s margin.

The ROI of -11% confirms this, showing that over the long run, following the tips would have resulted in consistent losses.

So unfortunately with such a large loss and poor stats, unsurprisingly it’s a FAILED rating for this one.

Service Breakdown

Ease of use: The selections are sent out via e-mail. There is normally plenty of time to get the bets on and with around 5-6 bets per weekend on average (and sometimes bets for the midweek fixtures aswell) the workload is pretty manageable.

Availability of prices: Tipping in the match odds market in big leagues means there is plenty of liquidity and there was no issue with prices during our trial.

Strike rate: The strike rate for our trial was solid on the face of it at 52% but it obviously wasn’t high enough to generate a profit.

Advised Betting Bank: A 200 point betting bank is recommended for following the service. That seems fairly reasonable to us given the staking, although half the bank was lost during our trial so a larger bank may be advisable here.

Subscription costs: The subscription costs at the time of writing are £15 per month or £67 per year.

OVERALL VERDICT: FAILED

While football tipster Away Wins had some logic behind it – attempting to capitalise on undervalued away teams – the execution ultimately fell short. The losses were too significant with over 100 points dropped during our trial, and even with adjustments, the service did not show enough promise to warrant continued use.

For those looking for a profitable football tipster, there are better options available. You can check out our list of top-performing football tipsters here.

As always, we will continue to review tipster services to find the best and most profitable options for our readers. Stay tuned for more updates!

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Away Wins – Results Update

30th October 2024

A slight step backwards for football tipster Away Wins recently, with a loss of 9 points made since our last update.

That means they are now 90 points down for our trial overall.

You can view full results here.

Worth noting that they started off tipping in doubles but have now switched to just single bets. They also started off at 5 point stakes and are now tipping at 2.5 point stakes.

Since they switched to single bets and 2.5 point stakes, they are around 33 points down for our trial.

That would be around 13 points down at one point level stakes, so not as bad as the headline results but still with some room for improvement for sure.

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Away Wins – Results Update

22nd August 2024

Football tipster Away Wins has continued their steady improvement, with a profit of 9 points made since our last update.

That means they are now 81 points down for our trial overall.

You can view full results here.

Worth noting that they started off tipping in doubles but have now switched to just single bets. They also started off at 5 point stakes and are now tipping at 2.5 point stakes.

Since they switched to single bets and 2.5 point stakes, they are around 24 points down for our trial.

That would be around 10 points down at one point level stakes, so not as bad as the headline results but still with some room for improvement for sure.

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Away Wins – Results Update

22nd August 2024

A small improvement lately for football tipster Away Wins, with a profit of 2 points made since our last update.

That means they are now 90 points down for our trial overall.

You can view full results here.

Worth noting that they started off tipping in doubles but have now switched to just single bets. They also started off at 5 point stakes and are now tipping at 2.5 point stakes.

Since they switched to single bets and 2.5 point stakes, they are around 30 points down for our trial.

That would be around 12 points down at one point level stakes, so not as bad as the headline results but still with some room for improvement for sure.

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Away Wins – Results Update

12th July 2024

A bit of a dip for football tipster Away Wins lately, with a loss of 21 points made since our last update.

That means they are now 92 points down for our trial overall.

You can view full results here.

Worth noting that they started off tipping in doubles but have now switched to just single bets. They also started off at 5 point stakes and are now tipping at 2.5 point stakes.

Since they switched to single bets and 2.5 point stakes, they are around 32 points down for our trial.

That would be around 13 points down at one point level stakes, so not as bad as the headline results but still with some room for improvement for sure.

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Away Wins – Results Update

6th June 2024

Not much change lately for football tipster Away Wins, with a loss of 2 points made since our last update.

That means they are now 71 points down for our trial overall.

You can view full results here.

Worth noting that they started off tipping in doubles but have now switched to just single bets. They also started off at 5 point stakes and are now tipping at 2.5 point stakes.

Since they switched to single bets and 2.5 point stakes, they are around 11 points down for our trial.

That would be around 4 points down at one point level stakes, so not too bad – although obviously the results overall have been disappointing so far.

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Away Wins – Results Update

26th April 2024

A slight dip lately for football tipster Away Wins, with a loss of 11 points made since our last update.

That means they are now 69 points down for our trial overall.

You can view full results here.

Worth noting that they started off tipping in doubles but have now switched to just single bets. They also started off at 5 point stakes and are now tipping at 2.5 point stakes.

Since they switched to single bets and 2.5 point stakes, they are around 11 points down for our trial. That would be around 4 points down at one point level stakes, so not too bad – although obviously the results overall have been disappointing so far.

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Away Wins – Results Update

19th March 2024

Not much change lately for football tipster Away Wins, with a loss of just 1 point made since our last update.

That means they are now 58 points down for our trial overall.

You can view full results here.

Worth noting that they started off tipping in doubles but have now switched to just single bets. They also started off at 5 point stakes and are now tipping at 2.5 point stakes.

Since they switched to single bets and 2.5 point stakes, they are actually level for our trial so perhaps the previous approach was just too aggressive and they have now settled on a more sensible method.

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Away Wins – Results Update

9th February 2024

It’s been a better month for football tipster Away Wins, with a profit of 19 points made since our last update.

That means they are now 57 points down for our trial overall.

You can view full results here.

Worth noting that they started off tipping in doubles but have now switched to just single bets. They also started off at 5 point stakes and are now tipping at 2.5 point stakes.

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Away Wins – Results Update

10th January 2024

It’s been a tough start to our trial of football tipster Away Wins, with a loss of 76 points made for our trial to date after two months.

You can view full results here.

Worth noting that they started off tipping in doubles but have now switched to just single bets. They also started off at 5 point stakes and are now tipping at 2.5 point stakes.

So a rough start here anyway – a quick turnaround is needed.

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Away Wins – New Review

8th November 2023

We are starting a new trial today of a football service called Away Wins.

This service comes from the Phil Rushton stable of tipsters. The tips are provided by Steve Hudson, who also supplies the tips for the Goal King service which passed a review here at Honest Betting Reviews back in 2021.

As the name suggests, this service focuses on backing the away teams in football matches.

Steve says he feels that home advantage can be overstated in football and there is therefore value to be found in backing away teams in certain circumstances when they are playing well.

The twist with this service however is they are backed in doubles rather than singles.

Steve feels this can increase his edge over the bookies when he identifies value on away teams.

The results published on the Away Wins website look very promising, with 180 points profit made since May of this year.

That would be £1,800 profit at £10 per point or £4,500 profit at £25 per point stakes.

Equally impressive has been the strike rate of 43% for the winning doubles and a huge return on investment (ROI) of 33%.

If those results can be repeated over the course of a live trial and in the long run that would certainly be very impressive and would make this a valuable addition to anyone’s betting portfolio.

The bets come in the major European leagues including the Bundesliga, Premier League, Serie A, Ligue 1, as well as other leagues such as the Swedish Allsvenskan and Belgian Jupiler League.

With bets being on the match odds market – and being placed in doubles – there shouldn’t be too many issues with liquidity or achieving advised prices.

So it all looks encouraging but as ever we will wait to see how this one performs under a live trial before delivering a verdict.

We will update results here as we go along as usual so you can see how they are getting on.

In the meantime you can check out Away Wins for yourself here.