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Best AW Trainers At The Moment

Knowing who are the best trainers running horses regularly under the all weather code, is somewhat handy to know.

Helpful yes ~ an automatic moneymaker ~ no.

How you use invaluable information is up to you. Do it wrong and it's invaluable to the betting shop manager.

• ⭐ What To Do With Trainer Statistics?
• ✖ Back them blind ~ you do your dough.
• ✖ Back only thier favourites ~ you do your dough.
• ✖ Back only thier outsiders ~ you do your dough.
• ⭐ The Bookies Price Compiler Knows Who The Top Trainers Are Too.
• ✔ Back the right ones ~ at the right time ~ you make your money
• ✔ So if they're the right price ~ have the right draw ~ with the right jockey...
• ✔ Or you catch an easy trixie ~ combining them at the right place ~ at the right time...
• ⭐ You Do The Maths ~ You Can Do It.

1. Tony Carroll

Tony Carroll leads the 2024-25 All-Weather Championships trainer leaderboard with 52 winners to date▸ having already posted 54 all weather victories in the calendar year of 2024 as part of his first century of UK winners.

2. James Owen

Former multiple Arabian champion James Owen is second in the current standings on 40 wins▸ in only his second full Flat season his expanding Newmarket yard is viewed as a genuine title contender.

3. Andrew Balding

Andrew Balding occupies third place with 32 wins▸ The Kingsclere trainer, who captured the 2023 AW Mile Championship with Berkshire Shadow, fields a powerful winter team across Lingfield▸ Kempton▸ Newcastle▸

4. Charlie Johnston

Charlie Johnston sits fourth on 30 wins▸ and was a close challenger for last season’s crown, finishing with 39 victories. He remains in striking distance of the leaders this winter.

5. Mick Appleby

Reigning champion Mick Appleby secured a record extending eighth Trainers title in April 2025 with 43 winners last season▸ he currently has 22 victories▸ and is expected to mount another strong mid winter charge.

These handlers top the official 2024-25 All-Weather Championships table (in Appleby’s case, hold the current championship) and are widely regarded as the leading forces on Britain’s synthetic tracks right now.

Simple 10 Year Chelmsford Jockey Trend Watch

Chelmsford's long sweeping bends aren't really suited to cute hold up rides and blazing finishers. Try that and you usually get done by something that's got a lead and momentum on you. Catching up strong travellers who can keep going to the line is not easy for horses in their own grade. If you're on a different level then maybe, but even then they still get beat here.

You want to be up there near the front early and try to stay there, or at least be tracking the leaders and get them off the home turn.

#hint: Trying to weave your way from the back here rarely works. Draw bias is of no consequence either. You just have to be on a horse that can get into the race early and do it's business from there.

Simple 2 Year Dundalk Jockey Trend Watch

Can't say I do much with Dundalk. I watch alot of races there go by. The inside draw over the 5&6f sprints is obviously low suited, due to the shortish run to the 1st bend. After that, you can pretty much win from anywhere if you're horse has half a chance ability~wise, if you have a decent jocket to guide them in.

#hint: I only bet when I have a top jockey upsides, and what looks like an overpriced horse. Doesn't happen much, because the Irish bookmakers work to a huge Margin / Overround in my opinion.

Simple 10 Year Kempton Jockey Trend Watch

Kempton's AW track is a right hander. The stalls are placed on the right hand side. There is a right hand cutaway that appears about a furlong from the winning line. Funnily enough, I prefer to back horses drawn low, ie on the right.

They either get out quick and run the rail, or they sit on the inside 3 or 4 back and use the cutaway late on to pass rival horses, if they are good enough that is.

You can win from out wide, but you need to travel strong and finish fast ~ doing both ain't easy. If you want to take a look from the back early and go round them all late off the last bend, good luck playing the old finish like a Porsche thing. #hint: Get it right, pick your horses out however you do, then back the ones who are drawn on the right (1~5), strike the rest.

Simple 10 Year Lingfield Jockey Trend Watch

Lingfield is a tough track to write about as a punter. It's a tricky track, even for top pro jockeys to fathom. You need track experience here. The better the jockey is at Lingers, the more dough you'll return in the long run.

I recommend reading David Probert's Lingfield Race Comments at Geegeez if you want to know the nitty gritty about riding, and therefore punting, at Lingfield.

#hint: Back the horses you fancy, once you've read the form, who have a top AW jockey on board. Scratch the horses you pick, who have Arfa McDonut on board..

Simple 10-Year Newcastle Jockey Trend Watch

Newcastle's all-weather track has been a consistent surface for flat racing, offering a fair test for all competitors. While no significant draw bias exists, certain jockeys have demonstrated notable success over the years.

Simple 10 Year Southwell Jockey Trend Watch

Not much to say about Southwell these days. The days of the fibresand inside, front runner draw bias have gone.

The Tapeta's been laid and run on for 4 years now. No draw bias. No particular running style dominates.

#hint: Back who you like. Can't help you.

Simple 10 Year Wolver Jockey Trend Watch

At Wolverhampton, punters obviously need to pick a horse capable of winning the race. The horse will need a decent draw and the aid of a solid jockey. Some though, are better than solid. If you are on a weak jockey, you're not going to win on a race you should have lost on. The opposite is true for a top end AW code, savvy jockey.

Adrian Massey's excellent UK Horse Racing Database can prove very handy, if you know what you're looking for. I'll punch out some clues for the first 2 years ~ you can figure the rest out yourself if you are so inclined..

#hint: Top jockeys @ Wolver are worth their weight in gold. Watch out for them! It pays ~ to pay attention ~ at the old Dunstall Park.

What Are Private Handicapping Ratings?

Definition▸ Private handicapping ratings are numerical assessments of horses abilities created by experts (handicappers) to predict performance in upcoming races. Unlike official ratings from the BHB ~ private ratings are proprietary, often tailored by newspapers, racing publications, or individual handicappers based on factors like past performance▸ track conditions▸ jockey ability▸ trainer etc.

Purpose▸ They can sometimes help punters identify a decent betting proposition by comparing a horse’s rating to its betting odds or official handicap. Higher ratings suggest a horse is likely to perform well.

Newspaper Context▸ Racing publications and websites like the Racing Post publish these ratings, usually on every racecard. If you're down the bookies and you ever look at the number on the right of the page after the horse's name ~ the number in the black circle ~ that's the rating given by the paper, not the official handicapper. Some papers do a black spot, some websites use the 5stars to rate a horse. Same thing give or take.

Private Handicapping▸ Do You Own▸ Get yourself maybe 3 monitors, watch every race over and over again, rate each horse's performance, in every race, record the data, do the maths, let me know how you go. I ain't that much of a trooper to join you. Many punters have done thier own home brew handicapping. Some I presume, are better than the racing publications and the bookies at it. They're out there.. Racing Heroes

Working Hard To Find A Winner

About Topspeed Ratings

What Is Topspeed? Topspeed ratings, from the Racing Post ~ are numbers that estimate a horse’s speed in a race, making it easy to compare performances across tracks like Kempton or Newcastle. They’re based on how fast a horse runs compared to a standard time for that track and distance, adjusted for factors like track condition▸, weight carried▸ distance beaten▸ ~ Ratings range from 0 to 140+, with 100 as a benchmark for a top horse carrying 9 stone on good going. For AW racing, where surfaces are consistent, Topspeed shines at spotting fast runners.

How To Use Them▸ Check the "TS" column in Racing Post racecards for a horse’s best Topspeed from the last 12 months, adjusted for today’s weight. A rating 0–10 points below the Racing Post Rating (RPR, ie ~ RPR 90, Topspeed 80–90) suggests strong form, especially if the horse ran over a similar AW distance (ie ~ 5f or 2m). Focus on horses with high Topspeed ratings at the same track and distance, but watch out▸ a high rating from a 5f race (e.g., 85) doesn’t guarantee success at 6f.

Using Sectional Times

Sectional times show how fast a horse runs each part of an AW race, like furlongs at Newcastle or Lingfield. For example, Victory Bond’s 11.3s final furlongs in Lingfield’s 2018 Easter Classic (106.9% finishing speed) showed a fast finish off a slow mid-race. Using GPS tracking, they reveal pace (ie ~ leader vs. held-up) and are free for AW tracks via At The Races (post-race ~ 48h).

How to use them▸ Check ATR’s sectional data for your races ~ Ling▸ Newc▸ Southwell▸ Wolver▸ (chelm & Kemp maybe soon). Look for horses with fast closing splits (ie ~ 11.5s final furlong) or flame icons (strong finishers). Combine with speed (0–10 points below RPR) and form to possibly find some value bets, especially on AW’s consistent surfaces..

Who To Bet On▸ We all have our own ways of picking horses. I'm looking for big priced runners at the AW meetings every day. I need a horse in a handicap. Who's done it before. Is well drawn. Has had a recent run. Showed a glimpse of returning to form. Overpriced in my opinion. I do ok, but it has it's ups and downs.

Looking For A Tip▸ Some people want a win single in the next race ~ all in ~ go big or go home and watch Eastenders. Others want a yankee for the TV races, a fun punters ~ something to watch on a saturday afternoon down the pub. Us punters all do it our way in the end. I can't tell you who to back. I can tell you who I'm on. But I can't tell you how much to wager ~ I can talk about money management until I'm blue in the face. If you're hearing it here first, it's probably too late anyway. I can list a few old school betting ideas below, you might just get lucky ~ quickly!

Overbetting▸ Most punters bet size is way too high in comparison to thier funds. In short, if you have £50 to bet with, to make yourself a strong gambler, you arguably can't afford to bet more than 1unit, ie £1.00. Any more than that, you're overbetting. But that's boring right? After that has been said ~ I can only hope you get lucky ~ early!

Henderson AWR Win Singles

• Kempton▸ Wolverhampton▸
• Any Sprint Handicap Running▸ 5f▸ 6f▸ 7f▸
• Any Clear Topweight▸ Atleast 1lb Higher Than The Rest▸
• Drawn In Stalls 1▸ 2▸ 3▸ 4▸ 5▸ Only▸
• 5/1 Or Below▸ No Lower Than 2/1▸
• ⭐BET⭐ Win Singles Only▸

AWR Yankee Dandy

• Any AW Track On Today▸
• Any Newspaper Or Website Tipster Of Your Choice▸
• Follow Exactly Who They Tip To Win▸
• First 4 Races On The AW Card Only▸
• 4 Singles▸ 6 Doubles▸ 4 Trebles▸ 1 Acca▸
• ⭐BET⭐ AW Win Yankee▸ 11 Bets▸

All Weather Longest Traveller Singles

• Only All Weather Tracks Count▸
• Go To ATR Racecards Section▸
• Choose Your AW Meeting▸
• Press Smart Stats▸
• See Distance Travelled Entry▸
• ⭐BET⭐ Win Single On The Furthest Traveller▸

All Weather Longest Traveller Multibets

• Only All Weather Tracks Count▸
• Go To ATR Racecards Section▸
• Choose Your AW Meetings▸
• Press Smart Stats For Each Meeting▸
• See Distance Travelled Entry▸
• Record Each Track's Furthest Traveller▸
• ⭐BET⭐ Choose Your Furthest Travellers Multibet▸ Double▸ Trebles▸ Patent▸ Yankee▸

Yankee Dandy

• Description▸ Televised Racing Based Horse Racing System
• System Name▸ Yankee Dandy▸ Use tipster’s first four televised race picks in a win Yankee▸ (11 bets▸ 6 doubles, 4 trebles, 1 acca)
• Big Prices Alternative▸ Use the same 4 horses in a Lucky 15▸ (15 bets▸ 4 singles, 6 doubles, 4 trebles, 1 acca)
• ⭐ Read All About The Yankee Dandy System In Full Detail

Original Fineform System (13 points)

• ▸ The formula is both swift & effective in rating runners on the AW, the flat & over the jumps.
• ▸ Combines two positive winning factors▸ good recent form & proven ability.
• ▸ Points are awarded for the runner's last TWO outings of the current season only▸ 1st (5 pts), 2nd (3 pts), 3rd (2 pts), 4th (1 pt), DQ from 1st (5 pts).
• ▸ Course & Distance▸ C&D (3 pts), C+D (3 pts), D (2 pts), C (1 pt).
• ▸ All runners rated, top-rated = selection. Max total = 13 pts.
• ▸ If joint top-rated, give +1 pt for distance winner. Still tied? Choose horse nearest top of card.
• ▸ You can use second or third-rated horses for forecasts.
• ▸ Being selective, checking going preference and recent form boosts results.
• ▸ Backing only 13-point selections has shown strong seasonal results.
• ▸ Known as the "Financial Security for Life Formula" in some circles.
• ▸ Singles are recommended over Yankees or multi-bets ~ fewer wasted bets.
• ▸ Stake to win method: e.g. Want £20 profit? Bet £5 @ 4/1, £10 @ 2/1 etc.
• ▸ Market odds reflect real chances ~ look for value plays.
• ▸ Later version added points for Private Handicapping (Top 3) and Favourite Rating (Top 3).

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Fineform Premier Maximum System (20 points)

• ✨ Add to the possible 13 points above▸ with another possible 7 from below▸ Max total of 20pts.
• ✨ Premier Maximums allowed up to 20 pts▸ +4 pts for being in top 3 of betting forecast▸ +3 pts if in top 3 of the newspaper’s private handicap ratings.
• ⭐ Read All About The Fineform Racing System In Full Detail

Placepot System

• ▸ The Placepot is one of the best value bets ~ small stakes, big potential returns.
• ▸ To win▸ pick a horse to place in each of the first six races at a meeting.
• ▸ A fun, low-risk bet that provides interest across an entire racecard.
• ▸ Tote operates the bet, but most bookies now accept Placepot bets.
• ▸ Use only one meeting per day ~ ideally the second biggest meeting, not the main or lowest-grade.
• ▸ Add up race prize values if you’re unsure which meeting to choose.
• ▸ Avoid poor-quality flat meetings with weak jockeys ~ too unpredictable.
• ▸ The plan uses a 36-line Placepot perm: 1x1x2x2x3x3 = 36 bets.
• ▸ Stake 25p per line = £9.00 total bet ~ affordable, structured approach.
• ▸ Choose two races with shortest-priced favourites ~ these are your “singles.”
• ▸ Take the two races with the biggest fields ~ pick top 3 in betting forecast as “triples.”
• ▸ The remaining two races ~ select top 2 in the betting for your “doubles.”
• ▸ Use the same racing paper daily for consistent S.P. forecasts ~ ideally a specialist one.
• ▸ Consistent use of this method should land a Placepot win at least weekly.
• ⭐ Read All About The Placepot Cracker System In Full Detail

Racemaster System

• ▸ Wait for a horse to win its second handicap of the season (not necessarily back-to-back wins).
• ▸ Look at the runner-up ~ only if it gave weight (at least 1 lb) to the winner and was beaten by no more than two lengths.
• ▸ Add that runner-up to a shortlist and follow it for up to three runs. Remove it once it wins ~ the win doesn’t have to be in a handicap.
• ▸ The system highlights well-handicapped horses showing strong form in defeat, without picking up a penalty.
• ▸ These horses often go off at decent prices and can be serious value bets.
• ▸ Racemaster has been producing long-priced winners for over 40 years ~ it’s stood the test of time.
• ▸ All selections are backed to level stakes. No staking plan involved.
• ⭐ Read All About The Racemaster System In Full Detail

Henderson Horse Racing Handicap System

• ▸ Focuses solely on handicap races ~ works year-round on both Flat and National Hunt.
• ▸ Only a standard daily newspaper with a racing section is needed ~ no specialist paper required.
• ▸ The system identifies true class horses by isolating those carrying significantly more weight than their rivals.
• ▸ Don’t just back top weights blindly ~ use the system to spot the *right* top weights.
• ▸ Some horses are so far ahead of their rivals that even a high weight won’t stop them ~ the system seeks out these dominant runners.
• ▸ Step-by-step method compares top weight vs. second top weight in every handicap race of the day.
• ▸ The system selection is the top weight with the biggest weight difference over the next horse in its race.
• ▸ In the event of a tie, choose the race with closest to 8 runners. Still tied? Choose the one with more prize money.
• ▸ Staking advice: back to win unless price is 5/1 or bigger ~ then go each-way, provided enough runners.
• ▸ The system will regularly deliver serious value bets ~ top-weighted horses that are simply too good for the field.
• ⭐ Read All About The Henderson Handicap System In Full Detail

Nomad Traveller Horse Racing System

• ▸ Uses the Travellers Check section from your racecard provider to highlight long-distance trainer journeys.
• ▸ Focuses on trainers who have travelled 250+ miles to a meeting with just one horse.
• ▸ Eliminate races where two or more such trainers are entered ~ we want just one standout.
• ▸ From the valid shortlist, the system’s Best Bet is the trainer travelling 250+ miles for a race offering the least prize money.
• ▸ If no 250+ mile trainers, drop to 200+ miles ~ now shortlist by calculating prize money per mile travelled and choose the trainer with the lowest ratio.
• ▸ Often identifies “coup” horses that have been deliberately downplayed in form to secure a bigger betting return.
• ▸ Selections may be backed to win or each-way, depending on the odds ~ 9/2+ is recommended each-way territory.
• ▸ A unique system capable of flagging hidden value ~ especially useful for uncovering big-priced, low-profile winners.
• ▸ Use a structured 12-bet bankroll and progress stakes gradually using the staking lines provided.
• ▸ Keeping records helps you identify trainer “coup patterns” over time, amplifying long-term success.
• ⭐ Read All About The Nomad Traveller System In Full Detail

PJ1 Beaten Favourite Racing System

• ▸ Targets beaten favourites who are making a quick return to the track.
• ▸ Focuses on handicap hurdle and chase races with 12 or fewer runners.
• ▸ System active from 1st November to 30th April only.
• ▸ Ignore all conditional jockey races ~ jockey quality is too variable.
• ▸ Hurdles: Any beaten favourite (BF) that last raced within 14 days qualifies, regardless of finishing position.
• ▸ Chases: Beaten favourites must have finished 4th or worse in their last run within 14 days to qualify.
• ▸ If multiple qualifiers exist in a race, back them all ~ no elimination needed.
• ▸ Do not apply extra filters like going, class, or distance ~ they don’t improve results.
• ▸ Win strike rates between 18~26% depending on code, with chasers offering higher average odds.
• ▸ Back all selections to level stakes ~ no progression needed.
• ⭐ Read Full PJ1 Beaten Favourite System Breakdown

Revelation Handicap Racing System

• ▸ Focuses on handicap races with 13 or more declared runners (ignore non-runners).
• ▸ Targets horses that finished 5th on their last run.
• ▸ The last race must be within 60 days.
• ▸ Only back horses with a current SP between 9/1 and 14/1 inclusive.
• ▸ Previous SP must have been between 5/1 and 16/1.
• ▸ A price movement of no more than 4 points from previous SP is allowed to qualify.
• ▸ Example: If last SP was 16/1, current must be 12/1~14/1; if 7/1, current must be 9/1~11/1.
• ▸ Ignore horses whose previous SP was under 5/1 or over 16/1.
• ▸ Stakes are level ~ back each qualifier with the same stake, even if more than one in a race.
• ▸ Days with no qualifiers are normal ~ it’s a highly selective system.
• ▸ Can use SP-based instructions with bookmakers if prices are not visible before the off.
• ⭐ Read Full Revelation System Guide

Trainer & Recent Form Based Points System

• ▸ Use the Racing Post Trainer Table to list the top 20 trainers by winner percentage.
• ▸ Assign points descending from 20 for the top trainer down to 1 for the 20th.
• ▸ Choose the day's PRINCIPLE MEETING (or if none designated, the meeting with highest total prize money).
• ▸ At the meeting, assign points to horses based on their trainer’s position in the master list.
• ▸ Add extra points for horses finishing in the first four places on their most recent run, only if that run was in the current season:
• ▸ 10 points for a last-time win
• ▸ 7 points for second place last time
• ▸ 6 points for third place last time
• ▸ 3 points for fourth place last time
• ▸ The horse with the highest total points in each race is the system selection.
• ▸ If no horse in the race is trained by the master list trainers, still assign points for recent placings.
• ▸ Use a progressive staking plan: 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, 32 points per bet, stopping after the first winner.
• ▸ If no winner in a day, revert to 1 point the next day.
• ▸ Do not bet on horses that are odds-on when top rated; skip that race.
• ⭐ Read Full Feelgood System Guide

Value Doubles Using Forecast Betting Strength

• ▸ Identify a race where the top 2 in the betting are at least 2 full points clear of the third favourite.
• ▸ Odds example: Fav 6/4, 2nd Fav 2/1, 3rd Fav 4/1 or bigger.
• ▸ Avoid races where the favourite is odds-on.
• ▸ If more than one race qualifies, pick the one with the fewest runners.
• ▸ These top two selections become Horse A and Horse B.
• ▸ Next, find a race with the fewest runners where the favourite is 9/4 or longer.
• ▸ From this second race, select the first three in the forecast (e.g., 9/4, 3/1, 7/2).
• ▸ These become Horse C, Horse D, and Horse E.
• ▸ Combine them into 6 doubles: AC, AD, AE, BC, BD, BE.
• ▸ Use equal stakes on each double (e.g., £1 each = £6 total stake).
• ▸ Avoid betting if any selection is odds-on at the time of betting.
• ▸ System is designed to catch frequent returns using strong betting market logic.
• ⭐ Read Full Dynamite Doubles Guide

Finding the Day's Best Bet with a Points-Based Approach

• ▸ Focus on the most dependable horses ~ favourites ~ due to their 30%~40% win rate.
• ▸ Consult printed betting forecasts (e.g., national dailies or The Racing Post ) to identify the five favourites with the lowest odds each day.
• ▸ Include all tied runners in your shortlist for further evaluation.
• ▸ Don’t dismiss short odds; even money can be great value if the true price should be lower (e.g., 4/7).
• ▸ Avoid chasing “value” on long shots (e.g., 5/1 with a 10% chance); consistency beats greed.
• ▸ Use a points system to evaluate the five contenders and select the day’s best bet.
• ▸ Points for Forecast Odds: 1/2 = 67, 8/15 = 65, 4/7 = 63, 8/13 = 62, 4/6 = 60, 8/11 = 58, 4/5 = 55, 5/6 = 54, 10/11 = 52, Evens = 50, 11/10 = 48, 6/5 = 45, 5/4 = 44, 11/8 = 42, 6/4 = 40, 13/8 = 37, 7/4 = 36, 15/8 = 35, 2/1 = 33, 9/4 = 31, 5/2 = 28, 11/4 = 27, 3/1 = 25, 10/3 = 23, 7/2 = 22, 4/1 = 20.
• ▸ Last Race Finish▸ 1st = 45 points, 2nd or 3rd = 40 points, all others or unraced this season = 35 points.
• ▸ Last Race Prize Money▸ 20%+ more than current race = 50 points, same = 40 points, 20% less = 30 points.
• ▸ Race Type▸ Non-handicap = 40 points, handicap or nursery = 30 points.
• ▸ Field Size▸ 10 or fewer runners = 45 points, 11~16 runners = 40 points, 16+ runners = 30 points.
• ▸ Rivals Last Outing▸ No rivals won last time = 45 points, 1 rival won = 45 points, 2 rivals won = 35 points, 3+ rivals won = 30 points.
• ▸ Course/Distance Success▸ 10 points for a prior win on the day’s course, 10 points for a prior win at the day’s distance.
• ▸ Tally points for each of the five contenders▸ the horse with the highest total is your day’s best bet.
• ▸ Accept uncertainty ~ horses and riders have off days ~ but stick to the system for consistent wins.
• ⭐ Read Full Dreamer Guide

Consistent Winners with Simple Daily Betting

• ▸ Select one race per day; the specific race does not matter.
• ▸ Apply different betting rules based on whether the race is a handicap or non-handicap.
• ▸ Non-Handicap Race: Place 1 point to win on the unnamed favourite and 1 point to win on the named favourite.
• ▸ Note: In non-handicap races, the unnamed and named favourite may sometimes be the same horse; place both stakes regardless for safety.
• ▸ Handicap Race: Place 1 point to win on the forecast second favourite and 1 point to win on the forecast third favourite.
• ▸ Total stake per race is 2 points from your betting bank, regardless of race type.
• ▸ Optional: Use two separate betting banks and select two different races daily to increase profits.
• ▸ System is consistent enough to support any reasonable staking plan for adventurous bettors looking to boost returns.
• ▸ Designed to produce regular winners at reasonable prices with a simple approach.
• Read Full Net Profit Racing Plan Guide

Quick and Effective Betting Using Racing Post Tipsters

• ▸ A simple system designed to deliver frequent winners, best suited for turf racing but applicable to all-weather tracks.
• ▸ Performs more effectively in non-handicap races.
• ▸ Use the Racing Post as the primary source for selections.
• ▸ Identify horses selected by at least 10 of the 16~18 tipsters listed in the Racing Post’s selection box for each meeting.
• ▸ From these, consider only horses rated top by both Topspeed and Racing Post Ratings (RPR).
• ▸ Narrow down to horses that finished 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in their last race, which must have been in the current season.
• ▸ Any horse meeting all these criteria is a system selection.
• ▸ Exception Rule: A horse from the previous season can qualify if it ran within the last 30 days under a different code (e.g., flat instead of fences) and finished 1st, 2nd, or 3rd.
• ▸ System prioritizes strong tipster consensus and recent form for reliable bets.
• ⭐ Read Full Racing Post Sure System Guide

Quick Selection for Consistent Winners

• ▸ A fast and simple method, taking 1~2 minutes daily, to select horses with strong recent form and repeatable performance.
• ▸ Eliminates highly competitive races, focusing on horses likely to win at odds against.
• ▸ Yields 3~4 bets per week with an expected 50~60% win rate, suitable for both flat and jump racing.
• ▸ Use the Racing Post as the primary source for selections.
• ▸ Consider only non-handicap races with 10 or fewer declared runners.
• ▸ Exclude Amateur, Apprentice, and Ladies races.
• ▸ Select horses that won their last race in the current season and are tipped by Spotlight in the Racing Post.
• ▸ Ensure selected horses are forecast at odds against (not odds-on or evens) in the betting.
• ▸ When betting, write “Odds on or evens, no bet” on your slip to avoid bets at odds-on or evens.
• Read Full Racing Post Spotlight System Guide

Profiting from Underbet Second Favourites in Selling and Claiming Races

• ▸ A straightforward system targeting second favourites in Selling and Claiming races at top-tier courses.
• ▸ Back all second favourites in Selling and Claiming races at Ascot, Epsom, Goodwood, Newbury, Sandown, and York.
• ▸ Works due to punters overbetting favourites in these races at prestigious courses, creating false favourites.
• ▸ Overbetting on favourites leads bookmakers to lengthen odds on other horses, including the second favourite.
• ▸ The second favourite, as the ‘second best’ horse, becomes underbet and offers value at inflated odds.
• ▸ System leverages the tendency of bookmakers to balance their books, making second favourites profitable in the long run.
• ▸ Suitable for bettors seeking consistent value in less competitive race types at elite venues.
• ⭐ Read Full 2nd Favourites at Grade 1 Courses Guide

Profiting from Underbet Horses in Novice Races

• ▸ A simple system targeting beaten favourites in Novice races for value betting opportunities.
• ▸ Back horses that were favourites in their last race but did not win, provided they are in the top third of the betting today.
• ▸ Ensure the horse is not moving up in class for the current race.
• ▸ Works because beaten favourites are typically underbet by the public, who assume they will lose again.
• ▸ Public perception creates value, as these horses are often stronger contenders than their odds suggest.
• ▸ System capitalizes on the market’s tendency to undervalue horses with recent favourite status.
• ▸ Ideal for bettors seeking to exploit mispriced horses in less competitive Novice races.
• ⭐ Read Full Beaten Favourites Guide

Profiting from Fit and Fancied Horses

• ▸ A straightforward system targeting horses running consecutive days with strong market support.
• ▸ Back horses that ran yesterday and are the favourite in today’s race.
• ▸ Works because punters underbet these horses, leading to inflated odds.
• ▸ Next-day runners that are favourites win as frequently as regular favourites but offer better value.
• ▸ These horses benefit from proven fitness and strong backing from connections.
• ▸ System exploits the market’s tendency to undervalue horses running back quickly when strongly fancied.
• ▸ Ideal for bettors seeking value bets with a high win probability.
• ⭐ Read Full Next Day Runners Guide

Targeting Strong Male Horses on All-Weather Tracks

• ▸ A focused system for All-Weather racing, targeting colts and geldings with recent runs and proven form.
• ▸ Back colts and geldings that last ran within 3 days on All-Weather tracks.
• ▸ Horses must have won within the past 4 weeks.
• ▸ Horses must have a starting price (SP) in single figures (e.g., 9/1 or shorter).
• ▸ Works because male horses (colts and geldings) have a significant advantage over females on All-Weather surfaces.
• ▸ Quick turnaround (within 3 days) indicates fitness and suitability for All-Weather conditions.
• ▸ Recent win within 4 weeks confirms the horse’s winning ability.
• ▸ Single-figure SP ensures the horse is competitive and not facing a significant class increase.
• ▸ Strictly for All-Weather racing only, maximizing the system’s effectiveness.
• ⭐ Read Full Quick Return Handicaps Guide

Targeting Fast-Turnaround Favourites in All-Weather Stakes Races

• ▸ A targeted system for All-Weather stakes races, focusing on favourites with recent runs.
• ▸ Back horses in stakes races (excluding maidens) on All-Weather tracks.
• ▸ Horses must have last run within 3 days.
• ▸ Races must have 10 or fewer runners.
• ▸ Select only the favourite in the race.
• ▸ Works due to the advantage of quick-returning horses, which are often fit and suited to All-Weather conditions.
• ▸ Most qualifiers are male horses, though filtering for males is optional as it’s not necessary.
• ▸ System leverages the reliability of favourites in less competitive, small-field stakes races.
• ▸ Strictly for All-Weather racing to maximize effectiveness.
• ⭐ Read Full Quick Return Stakes Guide

Targeting Recently Winning Colts on All-Weather Tracks

• ▸ A focused system for All-Weather racing, targeting colts with recent wins and strong market support.
• ▸ Back colts that have won within the past 7 days and are the favourite in today’s race.
• ▸ Strictly for All-Weather racing only to maximize effectiveness.
• ▸ Works because punters underestimate the value of a recent win and the dominance of colts on All-Weather surfaces.
• ▸ Colts are often the strongest gender in these conditions, giving them an edge.
• ▸ Favourites in this system are underbet by form punters and media pundits, leading to value odds.
• ▸ Ideal for bettors seeking reliable selections with a high probability of success.
• ⭐ Read Full Favourite Colts Guide

Targeting 6-Year-Olds in January All-Weather Selling Stakes

• ▸ A specialized system for All-Weather racing, focusing on 6-year-old horses in specific conditions.
• ▸ Back 6-year-olds in middle and long-distance selling stakes races in January on All-Weather tracks.
• ▸ Works best with horses in the first three in the betting.
• ▸ Strictly for All-Weather racing to ensure system effectiveness.
• ▸ Exploits a flaw in the weight-for-age scale, where 6-year-olds gain an advantage in January.
• ▸ On January 1st, all horses age up, creating biases that favour certain age groups like 6-year-olds in selling stakes.
• ▸ System targets these peculiarities for profitable betting opportunities.
• ▸ Ideal for bettors looking to capitalize on seasonal and age-based market inefficiencies.
• ⭐ Read Full 6yo in Selling Stakes Guide

Targeting Young, In-Form Horses in All-Weather Handicaps

• ▸ A targeted system for All-Weather racing, focusing on young horses with recent wins in specific handicaps.
• ▸ Back horses in Class D-E handicap races (excluding 3yo+ races) on All-Weather tracks.
• ▸ Horses must have won their last race (LTO) within the past 7 days.
• ▸ Horses must be younger than 6 years old.
• ▸ Horses must carry a penalty of 4~7 pounds.
• ▸ Race distance must be less than 10 furlongs.
• ▸ Works because the penalty system is insufficient to hinder in-form horses, similar to turf racing.
• ▸ Recent winners, including those from Apprentice races, perform well regardless of penalties.
• ▸ Strictly for All-Weather racing to maximize system effectiveness.
• ⭐ Read Full Recent Winners Guide

Targeting Course and Distance Winners in All-Weather Claimers and Sellers

• ▸ A specialized system for All-Weather racing, focusing on course and distance (CD) winners in specific races.
• ▸ Back horses that are course and distance winners and carry top weight in Claiming and Selling races on All-Weather tracks.
• ▸ Races must be 10 furlongs or longer.
• ▸ Strictly for All-Weather racing to ensure system effectiveness.
• ▸ Works because punters underestimate CD top weights, assuming they’ve won enough or aren’t fancied due to being in a seller/claimer.
• ▸ Serial CD winners continue to outperform lower-weighted runners despite public perception.
• ▸ The 10f+ distance requirement enhances the significance of prior CD success, as longer races favour course familiarity.
• ▸ Ideal for bettors seeking value in underbet horses with proven track records.
• ⭐ Read Full CD Top Weights Guide

Targeting Top-Rated and In-Form Horses in National Hunt Handicap Hurdles

• ▸ A focused system for National Hunt racing, targeting strong performers in turf handicap hurdles.
• ▸ Back horses in handicap hurdles on turf only, excluding Novice and Selling handicaps.
• ▸ Basic Bets▸ Horses that are Spotform top-rated (indicated by a black spot) and won their last race in the current season.
• ▸ Best Bets▸ Horses marked as Strongly Fancied (SF) and won their last race in the current season.
• ▸ Recommended odds: Evens or better for all bets.
• ▸ Staking Plan: Minimum 1 point, maximum 4 points per bet; add 1 point for each of the following tipsters backing the horse: Newsboy, Bouverie, Northern Correspondent, and Strongly Fancied.
• ▸ Bet using level stakes for Basic and Best Bets, or apply the recommended staking plan for increased returns.
• ▸ Works by focusing on in-form horses with strong tipster support in less competitive handicap hurdles.
• ⭐ Read Full Mensa 1 Sure Fire Betting System Guide

Targeting In-Form, Penalized Horses in Handicaps

• ▸ A versatile system for both Flat and National Hunt racing, on turf and All-Weather tracks.
• ▸ Back horses in all handicap races, excluding sellers, for both Flat and National Hunt.
• ▸ Select horses that are Strongly Fancied (indicated by SF), won their last race, and are carrying a penalty (e.g., 3lb ex, 5lb ex).
• ▸ Use level stakes for all bets.
• ▸ Recommended odds: Evens or better.
• ▸ Works by targeting horses with proven recent form and strong market support, despite carrying extra weight.
• ▸ Penalties indicate recent success but are often insufficient to stop in-form horses, creating value.
• ▸ Suitable for bettors seeking consistent returns across various racing types.
• ⭐ Read Full Mensa 4 Fit and Fancied Guide

Targeting Racing Post’s Top Pick in Handicaps with Recent Wins

• ▸ A selective system for Flat and National Hunt racing, on both turf and All-Weather tracks.
• ▸ Use the Racing Post as the primary source for selections.
• ▸ Focus on all handicap races, both Flat and National Hunt.
• ▸ Back the Racing Post’s Postmark NAP selection, provided it won its last race and is carrying a penalty (e.g., 3lb ex, 5lb ex).
• ▸ Use level stakes for all bets.
• ▸ Recommended odds: Evens or better.
• ▸ Works by targeting in-form horses with strong expert backing, where penalties do not significantly hinder performance.
• ▸ Ideal for bettors seeking reliable, high-quality selections with consistent returns.
• ⭐ Read Full Postmark's NAP Guide

Backing Racing Post’s Topspeed NAP When Also Top-Rated by Postmark in Non-Handicaps

• ▸ A selective system for Flat and National Hunt racing, across turf and All-Weather tracks.
• ▸ Use the Racing Post for all daily ratings and selections.
• ▸ Focus exclusively on non-handicap races ~ both Flat and National Hunt.
• ▸ Bet only if Topspeed's NAP is also Top or Joint-Top rated by Postmark in a non-handicap race.
• ▸ Do not use this system in any handicap races.
• ▸ Use level stakes for each bet to ensure consistent risk management.
• ▸ Recommended odds: 4/6 or better.
• ▸ Designed to isolate peak-rated horses with dual expert confidence in higher-accuracy, conditions-level races.
• ⭐ Read Full Topspeed's NAP Guide

Betting Recent Distance Winners When Favoured in the Market

• ▸ A simple system that works across all race types and surfaces.
• ▸ Use the Racing Post (or similar) to check racecards, form, and forecast odds.
• ▸ Focus on races with 6 to 10 runners only.
• ▸ Identify horses that have previously won over the distance (D).
• ▸ Ensure the horse has run within the last 23 days.
• ▸ Back the horse only if it is the forecast favourite at odds from Evens to 5/1 (inclusive).
• ▸ Use level stakes for each qualifying bet.
• ▸ A data-light method that targets recent in-form, distance-proven favourites in mid-sized fields.
• ⭐ Read Full Forecast Favourite Guide

Backing Dominant 2yo Favourites in Good Ground Conditions

• ▸ A seasonal system targeting 2-year-old races from May to September.
• ▸ Use the Racing Post to review betting forecasts and official going.
• ▸ Focus on non-handicap races for 2-year-olds only.
• ▸ Limit selections to races with a maximum of 10 runners.
• ▸ Going must be Good to Firm or Firm.
• ▸ Back the favourite only if it has a 2-point clear advantage in the Racing Post betting forecast.
• ▸ Only apply this system from May to September inclusive.
• ▸ Use level stakes for each qualifying bet.
• ⭐ Read Full 2yo Favourites Guide

Backing Consistent Flat Handicap Runners from the Top Weights

• ▸ Based on a 3-year study showing that nearly half of flat handicaps are won by top-weighted horses.
• ▸ Use the Racing Post or similar to view weights and finishing positions.
• ▸ Focus only on flat handicap races with specific field sizes.
• ▸ Apply selection based on the number of runners:
  • ▸ 11~12 runners: consider top 4 in the weights
  • ▸ 13~14 runners: consider top 5 in the weights
  • ▸ 15~16 runners: consider top 6 in the weights
• ▸ Select horses that finished 3rd or 4th in each of their last 3 races.
• ▸ Bet all qualifiers to level stakes, or choose the one with the highest forecast odds if backing just one per day.
• ▸ Ignores all races outside the specified field sizes.
• ⭐ Read Full Better Price System Guide