[Each way betting]

Re: Each way betting I sometimes bet EW in 5/6 runner races based on the fact that you have a better chance of picking a place horse. Take a 6 runner race.The are 2 places from 6 runners therefore you have a 33% chance of getting placed (2/6) For a 5 runner race it is 2/5 which equates to a 40% of picking a place horse. If you compare that with a 8 horse race it is 3/8 = 37.5% place 3/9 = 33% 3/10=30% 3/11=27% 3/15=20% Sometimes i think it may be value to find a place bet in a 5 runner race where you have a 40% of hitting , conversely a 15 runner race you have a 20% of hitting. Only my opinion what do others think?

[Place Betting]

Is there anyone out there who has a decent place betting system? I've been trying to formulize a system for years only having success for a week or 2 and then getting greedy and sticking the lot on a losing place bet. I mostly bet place on Betfair these days sometimes on the tote if i'm away from the computer. The problem with the tote is the £1.10 dividends and the recent introduction of the £1.02. Anyone any place betting tips they want to share ?

[Each way betting]

Re: Each way betting Forgot to add , my normal stakes is anything from £1.00 EW to £30 win for normal racing , however i will bet a lot more in group races especially group 1's where the form often holds up. I find that in group 1's its easier to find win/place horses as sometimes the fields contain Gr2/3 and listed horses which aren't good enough.

[Each way betting]

For many years i only bet each way (horse racing) at 5/1 or bigger to ensure a tiny profit if my selection comes placed. This year i've changed my thinking and backed each way at lesser prices if i thought the horse was sure to be placed. What i want to debate is whether it is a prudent bet or not.If my horse comes 2nd at 7/2 i make a loss , however i don't lose all my stake. Heres 3 of my recent selections : Harbinger : King George and Q E Diamond Stakes ,£100 each way at 5/2 (ante post)i know the SP was 4/1). It won returning me £500 (6/4 on my total stake.) Starspangledbanner : July Cup £100 EW @ 3/1. Returning me £575 (15/8 combined) Paco Boy : Jacques le Marois £100 EW @ 5/2. Returns £150 (£50 loss) These 3 specific bets were on horses that i was almost certain they'd be placed but not confident enough to stake £200 win instead.At £100 EW the most i'd lose would be £50.Does anyone else bet EW at short prices?If so whats the shortest price you can back EW at? If you think its bad betting , why ?