Systems

Cracking The Placepot

The Placepot is without doubt the best value bet in gambling. Just a £1.00 bet can return dividends in excess of several hundred pounds! To win the placepot you have to select a horse to be placed in each of the first six races at a meeting. As well as being great value it is an excellent "fun" bet as it gives you an interest in a large number of races for just a small investment. Placepots are run by the Tote, but most high street bookmakers will now accept placepot bets. Whether you bet most days or just on Saturdays, a Placepot bet is a smart investment to make! Obviously finding a horse to place in six consecutive races is not easy. However this publication "Cracking The Placepot" with a new, updated version is a real winner. It really works! Using it will help you to win the Placepot dividends with great regularity, you are virtually guaranteed a win every week. Not all placepot are in the £500+ region (although from time to time returns can be in four figures!), but compared with other types of race betting the "level-stakes" returns on a week-to-week basis are huge.
THE METHOD...
Firstly, we must decide which meeting to use each day. It is best to stick to just one meeting per day. If there is a choice of meetings then it is usually best not to use the main meeting as this quite often contains races with big, competitive fields, and it makes our job of finding horses to place more difficult. Conversely, the lowest grade meeting of the day, particularly in the flat season, also has its problems. The horses here are often ridden by the poorest standard of jockeys, which makes analysis hard. So when presented with a choice of meetings pick the second biggest meeting of the day to work on. If you are uncertain which one this is, then add together the prize values of each race at each meeting. The one with the second highest total will be the one to use. Having selected our meeting, we now need to make our selections. To capture the Placepot we are going to use a Placepot perm. This allows us to pick more than one horse in each race. Most bookmakers now supply Placepot perm slips, which make entering easier. To win the pot we need to select a placed horse in each race. Obviously if we had covered say, three horses in every race then our chances are greatly improved. Unfortunately it's not that easy! The more horses we cover in each race, the more costly our bet. To cover three in each of the six races would need 729 bets, i.e. 729 times our stake. Too much. The perm we use in this plan uses 36 lines; at 25p unit stake the bet costs just £9.00. It consists of a single selection in two of the races, two selections in another two races, and three selections in the remaining two races. 1x1x2x2x3x3=36 bets. Now to make our selections for the perm. If you are an experienced student of form you can add your own knowledge to the selection process, but here we are going to base our selections on S.P. forecasts. Using the morning betting forecasts is a very reliable selection method to use with this plan. Here's what to do: 1. Look at the s.p. forecasts for the six races concerned. Look for the two races with the shortest priced favourites. These will be (hopefully) the most reliable favourites of the day, and even if they don't win, they should place. These act as our "single" entries in the perm. 2. Select the two races with the biggest fields, they are usually big handicap races, and are always the hardest to select winners in. Take the first three horses in the betting forecast in each of these races, they will be our "three" selections in the perm. 3. Obviously in the remaining two races, we use the first two in the betting forecast as our "two" selection elements in the perm. We now have all the elements for our perm. Don't be fooled into thinking that because the selection method is quick and easy, it is ineffective. If you use it daily you should scoop the Placepot at least once a week. One last note about which paper to use. I recommend using one of the specialist racing papers as their S.P. forecasts tend to be more accurate, but whichever you use, keep to the same one each day.

The Brown Jack

Results are obtained by use of the Daily Mail newspaper.
1. To obtain the one named horse for the day, proceed as follows:-
(a) Below each race the Daily Mail gives where the favourite finished in previous years (normally 7 years results). Go through each card and find the race that the favourite won most times.
(b) Repeat the procedure and find the race where the favourite finished second most times.
2. The race for the day will be that with the highest figure i.e. The race with the most wins for the favourite or the race with the most seconds. In the event of a race having an equal number of wins and seconds then discard that race. In the event of they're being two races with an equal number of wins and seconds then give preference to the race with favourite wins.
3. The one named bet will be as follows:- If the selected race is that in which the favourite has won most times, then back the Named Forecast Favourite, if joint favourites then ignore that race and go on to the next qualifier. If the selected race is that in which the favourite finished second most times then back the horse quoted as Clear Second Favourite, again if Joint Second Favourite then ignore that race. The reason for this bet is that in a good race for backers the most likely horse to beat the favourite is the second favourite and over the years the Daily Mail betting forecast has proved to be the most accurate.
4. The following exceptions must be adhered to:-
(a) No bet if less than 3 years results.
(b) No bet if less than 2 wins or 2 seconds.
(c) No bet if the horses has never run before.
(d) No bet if quoted at odds-on.
5. In the event of a tie, give preference to:-
(a) Non Handicap race over a Handicap race.
(b) The race with the lowest added prize money.
(c) The smallest field.
(d) The shortest price Note, if you have discarded any race related to rule 5, and then automatically go on to the next best race. Rule 2 should have a 'rider', in the event of a race having been split, then count each division as half a race, in other words if the favourite results were 0011101.0 the last race was split and so the total wins would be 3.1/2, this happens seldom and is easily picked out in the Daily Mail as when a race has missed a year they put a dash and when it is split they put a dot.
Addition to Rules In the event of a selected race being run in two or more divisions then take the shortest priced horse provided it qualifies i.e. has run before. Should it not have run before then ignore all divisions of that particular race and go on to the next best race.

Fine Form Rating Formula
By Clive Holt

"The formula is both swift & effective in rating runners on the flat & over the jumps. The combination of two positive potential winning factors - good recent form & proven ability - is utilised in the ratings. Points are awarded as listed below for each of the runners' previous
TWO OUTINGS OF THE CURRENT SEASON ONLY.:-
1st 5 points
2nd 3 points
3rd 2 points
4th 1 point
D (disqualified from 1st place) 5 points
Course & Distance (C&D) C&D 3 points
C.D 3 points
D 2 points
C 1 point
All runners in the race are awarded points according to their previous achievements, and the runner that is rated the highest TOTAL number of points is the selection. The maximum total rating that can be achieved is 13 points. If joint Top Rated an extra 1 point for a distance winner. If still even the horse nearest the top/bottom of the card is the selection." You can use the second (third) rated horse for forecasts. If you are selective and factor in the selections ability to go on the going, and its proven fitness with a recent run you should be in with a chance at the finish. Clive Holt supports his formula with numerous statistics. I find it is a good base to finalise selections., and it often throws up decent price winners. The Fineform Maximum Selection i.e. 13 points choices. By just backing these selections only over the season, everything I have read indicates you will come out on top. If have also seen this selection criteria method known as the "Financial Security for Life Formula," amongst others. With regards to your betting strategy I would suggest you just do single bets, although I am sure you have some very good days. Why? Because professional gamblers only normally bet in singles (I assume they must know something), and bookmakers are always encouraging multi-bets (I assume they must know something). E.g. In a Yankee out of 11 bets, if your first horse loses you lose out on 7 bets, leaving you only with 4 bets left for your last 3 selections. For staking I look at the amount I want to win and adjust my stake accordingly. E.g. I want to win £20 - on a 4/1 chance I bet £5 & on a 2/1 chance I bet £10. I always respect the market so if a horse is a 5/1 - its chance of winning should be around that, likewise an even money horse should be 50/50. But then that's where we all look for value!

Racemaster

Racemaster is a successful yet simple plan, which is based on sound principles and produces excellent results. All previous years results can be compiled from the RACEFORM FORM BOOK (Annual Part.) Selections for this year can be compiled from the RACEFORM UPDATE or the SPORTING LIFE WEEKENDER. When a horse has won two handicaps, he is obviously a very useful horse, probably still improving and likely to finish the season as a multiple winner. For the Racemaster system, we watch first for a horse to win its second handicap of the season. (Any two handicaps will do, and theses need not necessarily be in succession.) Next, we look at the horse that finished second to him. If the horse, which finished second, is giving weight, (at least 1 lb) to the winner and is not beaten by more than two lengths, we list this horse for three chances to win. As soon as it wins, and this need not necessarily be in a handicap, it is eliminated. Racemaster, which is the most brilliant system ever devised for producing long priced winners, was first introduced to the sporting public over 40 years ago. The principle behind Racemaster is that the runner up in these races has produced a useful piece of form in giving weight and getting close to an animal on the upgrade. Also, having been beaten, he will pick up no penalty and at the worst, will only suffer a slight rise in the handicap. The winners under this system are at surprisingly high average prices, illustrating successfully the advantage of betting in handicaps, if you have an efficient method of dealing with them. All selections indicated by Racemaster are backed on a level stakes basis and no staking plan is involved.

The Henderson Handicap System

The Henderson Handicap System concentrates solely on Handicap races. It will operate just as successfully for the National Hunt season as the Flat season, so you can now enjoy making profits right throughout the year. You do not need a specialist Racing paper to operate it, an ordinary Daily newspaper with a Horse racing section will be adequate for your needs. The Henderson Handicap System seeks to search out the quality horse in a Handicap race. As far as Handicaps are concerned, it is general knowledge that the better a horse has been performing, the the more weight it has to carry. So therefore the better horses in a Handicap should be those with the most weight to carry. But statistics prove that simply by blindly backing the top weight in Handicap races will not provide you with profits over a long period of time. The Henderson Handicap System will, however, show you just how to separate the top weights that are the genuine class animals, from the top weights that are just one of the bunch. It is a fact, and one maybe not everyone is aware of, that there are some horses that run in Handicaps that are so far ahead of the rest of the animals in the race that even by being saddled with a thundering great weight, it will not stop them from winning. In other words - THEY ARE JUST TOO GOOD! It is these horses that we are seeking, and The Henderson Handicap System will provide them for you.
Selection Method
1. Go through the racecard of each meeting for that day, make a note of every Handicap race.
2. Make a note of the weight that the TOP WEIGHT is carrying.
3. Make a note of the weight that the SECOND TOP WEIGHT is carrying.
4. Subtract the second top weight from the top weight and make a note of the DIFFERENCE.
5. Repeat this procedure for every Handicap race of the day. The system selection is the TOP WEIGHT that is set to carry the biggest margin of weight over its nearest (second top weight) rival. In the unlikely event of two races producing the same result, select the race with the closest to 8 runners. If there is still a tie, select the race with the most prize money. This horse then is the system selection and is the one bet of the day.
STAKING ADVICE
Place your bet to win unless the price is better than 5/1, in which case, providing of course that there are sufficient runners, back your selection EACH WAY. You will get some tremendous value animals running for you by using The Henderson Handicap System.
SUMMARY
Remember, the horse that the system selects for you is the class animal in the race, otherwise they would not be carrying top weight. By restricting our selections to those with the biggest weight difference, we are surely putting our money on the horse which is that much more superior to even its nearest rival.

The Mensa System

System 1 - The sure Fire Betting System Type of racing:
National Hunt only. Turf Only. Type of races Handicap hurdles only, do NOT use novice or selling handicaps. Paper Needed Daily Mirror System Source Check the days handicap hurdles, basic bets are spotform top rated (indicated by black spot) and last time out winners (current season only), best bets are Strongly Fancied (indicated by SF). Recommended stakes, minimum 1 point, maximum 4 points as follows; add one point for each of the following tipsters; Newsboy, Bouverie, Northern Correspondant and Strongly Fancied. Staking Basic bets and best bets to level stakes OR recommended stakes. Recommended Odds Evens or better.
2 - The `Seller` Betting System
Type of racing Flat Racing only. Turf only. Type of races All non-handicap sellers, do NOT use handicaps. (Selling races indicated by (S) Paper Needed Daily Mirror System Source Check the days non handicap sellers, bet on any horse that has a spotform TOP rating (indicated by a black spot) of 32 or higher. Staking Level stakes Recommended Odds 4-6 or better.
3 - The `Inside Info` Betting System
Type of racing Flat Racing only. Turf only. Type of races All races containing two year olds Paper Needed Daily Mirror System Source Check all 2yo`s, bet on any 2yo that is Strongly Fancied (indicated by SF), American bred (indicated by USA) and making its debut (first run in public). For extra selections use Fancied (indicated by F) as well as Strongly Fancied. Staking Level stakes Recommended Odds Evens or better.
4 - The `Fit And Fancied` Betting System
Type of racing Flat and National Hunt. Turf and All Weather Type of races Flat; all handicaps except sellers. National Hunt; all handicaps except sellers. Paper Needed Daily Mirror System Source Check the days handicaps, bet on any horse that is Strongly Fancied (indicated by SF), a winner last time out and is carrying a penalty (indicated by 3lb ex, 5lb ex etc.). Staking Level stakes Recommended Odds Evens or better.
5 - The `On The Mark` Betting System
Type of racing Flat and National Hunt. Turf and All Weather Type of races Flat and National Hunt; all handicaps. Paper Needed Racing Post (use your bookmakers copy) System Source Check `Postmarks` daily NAP selection, bet on `Postmarks NAP only if it is a winner last time out and carrying a penalty (indicated by 3lb ex, 5lb ex etc.). Staking Level stakes Recommended Odds Evens or better.
6 - The `Bottom Of The Class` Betting System
Type of racing: National Hunt only. Turf Only. Type of races Handicap hurdle and Handicap Chases, do not use novice handicaps or selling handicaps. Paper Needed Daily Mirror System Source Check the days handicaps, bet on any horse that has a spotform TOP rating (indicated by black spot) of 41 or higher and is carrying only TEN STONE (10-00), also bet on any horse that has a SECOND rating (one away from top rating) of 40 or higher and is carrying only TEN STONE (10-00). Staking Level stakes Recommended Odds 4/6 or better.
7 - The `Spot-On` Betting System
Type of races Flat racing only. All Weather only. Type of races All handicaps except sellers. Paper Needed Daily Mirror System Source Check the day's handicaps, bet on any horse that is spotform TOP rated (indicated by black spot) and last time out winners (current season only) and is a course and distance winner (indicated by CD). Staking Level stakes Recommended Odds Evens or better.
8 - The `Speedform One` Betting System
Type of racing Flat and National Hunt. Turf and All Weather Type of races Flat; all non-handicaps. National hunt; all non-handicaps. Do NOT use handicaps. Paper Needed Daily Mirror System Source Check the daily `Speedhorse` selection, bet on the `Speedhorse` only if it is spotform Top rated (indicated by black spot) in a non-handicap. Staking Level stakes Recommended Odds 4/6 or better.
9 - The `Speedform Two` Betting System
Type of racing Flat and National Hunt. Turf and All Weather Type of races Flat; all non-handicaps. National hunt; all non-handicaps. Do NOT use handicaps. Paper Needed Racing Post (use your bookmakers copy) System Source Check Topspeeds daily NAP selection, bet on Topspeeds NAP only is also TOP rated (or joint top) by Postmark in a non-handicap. Staking Level stakes Recommended Odds 4/6 or better.
10 - The `On The Spot` Betting System
Type of racing Flat and National Hunt. Turf and All Weather Type of races Flat and National Hunt; all handicaps. Paper Needed Daily Mirror System Source Check the daily `Topspot` selection, bet on Topspot only if it is a last time out winner and carrying a penalty (indicated by 3lb ex, 5lb ex etc.). Staking Level stakes Recommended Odds Evens or better.

The Revalation System
By David Hill

Working from the Racing Post go through each meeting marking off all races with 13 or more runners. Ignore any non-runners on the day, so long as there are 13+ runners listed theses are the races to concentrate on. Mark all horses that ran 5th last time out. Then apply the following rules:
1. All selections must have run within the last 60 days.
2. All starting prices MUST fall within the range 9/1 and 14/1 (inclusive)
3. Where 2 or more horses qualify within the same race the stakes are still kept the same i.e. if you are betting in £20 units, £20 is bet on each horse.
4. Looking back at the last race (i.e. when the horse ran 5th) make a note of the starting price. The previous SP can move up or down by four points only. For example, a horse whose previous SP was 16/1 can move down a maximum of 4 points, thus anything below 12/1 in the coming race is no bet. If it moved down 2 points it would be 14/1 and qualify as it is within the 9/1 - 14/1 range. Similarly, if the horse was 7/1 last time out it could move to a maximum of 11/1 so effectively you would bet if the SP was 9/1, 10/1 or 11/1. So in practise any horse whose previous price was below 5/1 is ignored and any horse above 16/1. All you have to remember is that for a bet to be on is that the previous price can move up or down by four point and so long as it falls within the given 9-14/1 range. As we stated the system is selective and some days there will be no bets, but as you can see from the enclosed results it is very effective. If a losing run does occur do NOT panic, as with most systems clusters of results easily take care of these, especially if you are betting on high priced horses. If you are unable to see `live` prices simply mark your betting slip with a proviso as follows. If SP under 9/1 no bet. If SP above (then whatever price has been calculated, but never above 14/1) no bet. As there are rarely more than two bets a day, this is not a problem as most bookies are happy with this. Try to use more than one bookmaker.

The Net Profit Racing Plan

This system can be relied upon to produce regular winners at reasonable prices. Choose one race a day. It doesn't actually matter which race. There are two different systems depending upon whether the race is a handicap or non-handicap. If the race is a non handicap the bet is as follows:- One point to win on the unnamed favourite and one point on the named favourite. It will sometimes occur that in reality you are placing both stakes on the same horse, more often than not in non handicap races this will not be the case, however either way stick to the bets as explained here as this will give a good safety margin when betting on the specific race each day. If the race is a handicap race the bet is slightly different as follows:- One point to win on the forecast second favourite and one point to win on the forecast third favourite. As you can see the bet each day be it on a handicap or non-handicap race uses two points from your betting bank. As an extra measure to increase profits you may wish to use two separate betting banks and utilise two different races each day. Either way it is entirely up to you which race you use and for the more adventurous punters who wish to increase profits this plan is so consistent that any reasonable staking plan can be used.

P=MCR Greyhound System

1) Watch the first race at any given meeting.
2) Subtract the smaller Trap No from the Larger: I.E.: 1 beats 3, 3-1 =2.
3) Back the resultant trap No in the next race.
4) If lose, repeat: I.E: 5 beat 4, 5 - 4 = 1, back the 1 dog next race, double your initial stake.
5) Sounds so simple, I challenge you to find ANY meeting on the Dogs where the system loses in any 12 race run. A good little system for backing in a race where you have no idea as to the form, etc.