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MEET CHARLIE<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n
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Charlie is a 34 year-old New Zealander who gives lie to the notion that all the major traders on Betfair are nerdish mathematicians immersed in algorithms and intricate software development.<\/p>\n

Not that there isn\u2019t a growing level of strategic investment and sophistication to Charlie\u2019s approach but he would still describe himself as having an old school outlook. \u201cI\u2019m 80% a form punter, backing my judgement for the most part. I\u2019d imagine that among Betfair\u2019s younger customers I\u2019m probably as old school as you can get,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Charlie has been operating on Betfair for a decade.<\/p>\n

An old style form based approach is hardly a shock coming from someone like him who says, with anything but sheepishness, that he had his first bet earlier than most.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn doing the form I\u2019m still focused on the basics of performance, videos, times, sectionals etc.,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s really only in the past few months that I have started to embrace software and various value added programs. I\u2019m really only now coming to terms with the possibilities that Betfair offers and getting to a point where I am using the exchange more effectively,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n

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MARKET MAKERS – YOU DON\u2019T NEED A BIG BANKROLL<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n
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Charlie has ownership interests on both sides of the Tasman in harness racing which he describes as the \u2018working man\u2019s\u2019 code. \u201cI\u2019ve always loved the trots. It\u2019s not as strong as it once was and breeding numbers are down in New Zealand but we are still managing to produce some very good horses which most racing and trotting fans are aware of,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

The former journalist says that creating a successful, long term betting strategy is a process of evolution and has been ever since his passion was well and truly cemented by a $36,000 Pick 6 win on the New Zealand TAB when he was just old enough to have a bet.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m still coming to terms with all aspects of Betfair. It might take a minute to learn but possibly a lifetime to master. I am sure, though, that you don\u2019t need a massive bank roll. In fact, I think a small bank roll can give you a competitive advantage.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn terms of betting on sports like golf it\u2019s a matter of straight trading and trading smart. With the trots and the gallops, I\u2019m endeavouring to combine all the basic homework and good judgement with smart trading,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Charlie adds that a four-day event such as a golf tournament presents trading opportunities which he particularly enjoys.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe golf provides the opportunity to bet a longer priced winner. You\u2019ll have a longer priced favourite and longer odds in general with the ability to restructure your position as the tournament unfolds. I don\u2019t mind these \u2018shorter\u2019 long term events. They\u2019re certainly more desirable than tying up your money for six months in something like an NRL or AFL premiership bet,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n

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IMPROVING YOUR SUCCESS RATE <\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n
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He believes there are a number of approaches the average punter can employ to improve their success rate.<\/p>\n

Record your punting:
\n\u201cKeep records of your punting, don\u2019t rely on your memory or hunches. Keep as many different kinds of records that you can, your success rate at certain tracks or distances or classes of race. Look for the patterns as to where you\u2019re doing well and where you\u2019re failing.\u201d<\/p>\n

Data is critical:
\n\u201cI\u2019m a great believer in times and sectionals, especially for the trots. They are, after all, races and fast times generally don\u2019t lie and a good understanding of sectionals certainly helps you in speed mapping a race.\u201d<\/p>\n

Driver and jockey changes are important:
\n\u201cTo treat them all as the same, irrespective of their records and experience, simply doesn\u2019t make sense. But I think a mistake some people make is to promote a horse ratings wise because it has a top jockey aboard. My word of caution there is that if the same top jockey has been regularly riding the horse, then it\u2019s doubtful he or she is going to ride it any better than they have of late or that the horse is going to suddenly perform better for them.\u201d<\/p>\n

Be mindful of hot and cold stables
\n\u201cThey do have varying runs and if you can predict it early, then you might well be on to something. These runs usually have a start and end point. Keep a look out for the stable which suddenly has a couple of unfancied horses run better than expectations.<\/p>\n

\u201cConversely, you might see a couple of fancied horses run poorly. If I see that, I\u2019ll mark down the whole barn. These runs happen, perhaps it\u2019s a virus in the stable or a change of feed or staff or trying routines. However, it happens, in my experience the hot and cold runs are real and absolutely worth factoring in if and when you perceive it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n\n\n

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