12 March How to bet on Cheltenham

Didn't have any bets yesterday - just didn't fancy anything either pre-match or in running. Been a poor last couple of days in Indian Wells - the matchups just haven't happened. A bit of a surprise how easily the rejuvenated Petrova brushed aside Goerges, and Flipper had a great chance of beating the hateful Azarenka but just couldn't maintain her standard. That's a fine tan line on Woz's chest!

It's the first day of Cheltenham today. These are the most efficient markets of the year and I never bother to do any research myself as there's thousands of people out there beavering away and they'll get the markets right. I think it's rare for a complete rag to win so I just dutch a few of the market leaders to try and get an even money shot. For example, here's the first race today, with 3 market leaders, the fav and 2 CD winners dutched for roughly evens. Pretty easy to do, and no hours of dull research involved.

Doesn't always work, but if it did then it wouldn't be betting.