How the market behaves There are two key things about the way that the Grand National market works that should define your approach. The first is that it’s a...
Author: Peter Webb
A pioneer of Betfair trading - I opened my Betfair account on 18th June 2000 and the rest as they say is history.
I've now devoted the majority of my working life to pursuing excellence in Betfair trading / sports markets, which I am looking forward to passing on to future generations of traders.
I approach the markets from a number of angles using quantitative and qualitative approaches, but I also throw in some psychology to maximise any opportunities.
For me, doing is far more important than talking, so I still work hard every week to push the boundaries of what is possible in these markets.
Fallers and the Aintree Grand National There’s always a lot of discussion around the Grand National as to horse welfare. To tackle one of these issues they made amendments...
It’s an important weekend on the sporting calendar this weekend, it’s Easter! This can only mean one thing. Easter eggs and the permission to eat your body weight in...
The US Masters Golf tournament is one of the most prestigious events on the golf calendar. It is my favourite tournament of the year for Betfair trading for several...
This weekend sees the return of the Australian Formula One Grand Prix. Held in Melbourne, the street circuit offers a unique challenge for drivers and teams. Street circuits versus...
This week marks the traditional return of the flat turf season at Doncaster. The end of the footy season is nearing, the Grand National is right upon us, and...
Statistical analysis is an integral part of many fields, including sports. Horse racing analysts have been using data mining to predict future outcomes for decades. Data mining is a...
One of the biggest leaps I’ve made in my trading came from not understanding the markets and pricing risks but understanding how people participate in them. You could summarise...
Big race meetings Big meetings generally mean significant opportunities for me, so I take a lot of care to carefully prepare for each one. Trading Cheltenham is a big...
How would you like to profit from all 28 races at Cheltenham this year? Despite the astronomical odds, it is possible. The trick to doing so is unique to...