Author Archives: Byron Jonas

Finding winners in the horse racing game is never easy and has actually become more tricky with the implementation of ‘ratings-based racing’ over the last 18 months. Ratings based racing is forcing punters to look more closely at weights and measures in lining these gallopers up. Continue reading →

Flemington Racecourse is the site of the horse racing world’s most legendary events, the Melbourne Cup which takes place every year in the second week of November. There are few people around the country who fail to notice the results on the race track that day, known as an unbelievably thrilling three minutes. It’s also the day that sees novice and old hands trying their luck with a wager, so before you lay down the cash on a hopeful horse, have some quality information at your disposal. Continue reading →

Horse racing is a sport that has captivated spectators for centuries with its brief but intense displays of willpower, finesse, and brute strength. Months and months of preparation are made worthless or “worth it” within a couple quick minutes as horse. More than perhaps any other sport, horse racing has lent itself to the world of gambling. While plenty of part-time enthusiasts just show up and throw their money down on what feels good, there are many others who take betting on horses quite seriously and, rather than approaching it as a game of luck, see it as an opportunity to calculate risks and find value. For these discerning punters, the racing form is the holy grail and the key to it all. Continue reading →