PSYCHOLOGY OF BETTING

David Cormack looks at the mental ups and downs of backing horses

David Cormack
Lots of factors contribute to long-term success as a punter. If you want to be profitable the bottom line is you need to consistently back horses at prices higher than their actual probability of winning.
There are a large variety of approaches and methods that people take to achieve profitability. Generally they will use a mix of methods such as form evaluation, visual impression, race-times including sectional timing, trainer and jockey study, various stats and trends, and ...