Chesham
Sire
He did not make old bones though, too much partying
Sorry, I copied the Link on my iPad and it must have missed off some of the link
http://www.themonthly.com.au/monthl...nd-his-amazing-computer-nags-riches-story-149
As I learn more about racing I find myself, as Ark Royal notes, tending towards using my system as a stepping stone towards my final decision of whether a bet is a good one. When I divert from my system's instructions I have resolved to do as Mick suggests and record why I have done so. If I prayed to the Horse gods for a single gift then it would be for the discipline to practise what I preach.
All of the above is way above my head, but is interesting so i am reading and understanding what i can in my own slow way.
Why horse racing and not sports where there is no dead heat/draw just win or loose. Like Tennis, snooker, etc etc. In tennis or snooker there would be more certainty then a heads or tails contest. Having said that, not that i know much about either sport, so perhaps somebody may answer this question. Of all the tennis and snooker matches in one to the last ten years, take the top four ranked from both sports, which of the two sports is the most likely to have a top four player play in a final, and which of the two sports is the most likely to have a top four player win the final. My feeling is, the answer is tennis but i do not no for sure.
fascinating read Chesham
i'm sure Alan or Bill would have liked you to have been part of their team
Well said Steve and i am pleased to second that.! He has even got me playing chess again.The bloody machine wins even when i cheat.!
Most bookmakers don't care which horse actually wins a race as they will have generally made a book and win whatever the result.Good news for us if bookmakers are focused on guarding against loses rather than selecting winners.
I think bookmakers have to be totally market-driven if only to guard against 'surprise' results . Surely that's where the savvy punters have their edge, in that generally they don't follow the crowd and hence obtain their 'value' ?