G'day guys, newbie here!
 

Howdy everyone!

Anyway I just turned 18 and have found myself down at the TAB quite often, betting on sports and or the races. Good fun and so far I'm about even all up.

I was just wondering what tips you had for a beginner at betting? I like going for the place because obviously the higher chance of getting a return, but I know most people on here back winners, yet I don't have to knowledge or background information on the horses to make that call.

So yeah just any tips, whether or not it is ever worth going for the place or any systems which you think would work would be greatly appreciated.

Take care,

Ryan

i know you will think this advice ungracious but from an old punter who has spent many years of playing around and enjoyed it my advice would be to take up golf.
welcome to the forum. please be careful with your hard earned and make sure you put money away for your future and only punt for fun.

This is good advice from Topsy99. But if you are keen to learn and practice on punting without doing your dough each week I'd suggest joining some of the various tipping competitions on this forum.

The competitions provide valuable practice because you need to study the form carefuly to make your competition selections but you have the added advantage of not needing to place actual bets on these selections at the TABs if you don't want to or can't afford to.

And as to betting on Place don't worry there is a saying "Select to win but punt for the Place" this means that you may not get rich dividends but you won't lose as much either

Welcome Ryan (kitch).

You are 18, so have plenty of time to fully enjoy betting, racing and making a profit.

I wish I were 18 again and starting with the knowledge I have now.

A couple of suggestions:

Start off with very small interest bets, do not bet up big after a win or a loss UNTIL you are confident that you have a winning method over a long period of time, not just today's meeting.

RESEARCH!

As with any financial investment, you need to research data and history to see trends and winning strategies.

However, if you just want an interest and a bit of fun, then devote a small amount to betting and when you win, go have a nice meal and a few beers and enjoy it.

Hey Kitch!

Never take more money to the TAB than you are prepared to lose.
VERY IMPORTANT.

And if it's no longer fun,WALK AWAY.
ALSO VERY IMPORTANT.
There will be more races tomorrow.

Restrict your bets and you might win overall
Dont bet on Maidens
Dont bet on Mondays,Tuesdays,Thursdays,Fridays ,Sundays
Dont bet on Basketball,Baseball,Restricted Margin Betting in Rugby League ,i.e. 1-12,
My Dad used to say Why dont you go to the TAB ,work out how much your prepared to lose,give it to the man behind the counter ,then go do something else.(bit negative)
Seriously though be a bit choosy,dont take short odds,listen to other punters and you,ll have fun.Dont get in over your head or you'll be like the ********head who has his first hangover ,saying they"ll never drink again
Cheers

Thanks guys I appreciate all the advice.

Was at the TAB today placing small bets on places. Ended up $10 up and had good fun.



I was just wondering if anyone could help me out with the following?

How do you bet on trifectas and quinellas...and what are exactas? Also how do I bet on races with fixed odds...I always get burnt by late changes in the odds arghhh lol.

Also what exactly are the SKY ratings and are they a worthy guide?

Where is the best place to research horses?

Thanks, peace out.

[QUOTE=rabbitz]Restrict your bets and you might win overall
Dont bet on Maidens
Dont bet on Mondays,Tuesdays,Thursdays,Fridays ,Sundays

Hi rabbitz!
It just goes to show how fickle racing can be!?
Agree on Tuesday and Sunday but my best days are Monday and Friday also I love Maiden races, provided there are no first starters in the race, they can really upset the applecart.
Must have to do with my rating.
Cheers

stay well away from the sky ratings!

It,s amazing how we all have different ideas and methods, I personally don't bet sats as it has over a long period been my worst day.
I think every day is the same as the other depending what your method is, and I really don't understand this time ever adverse distinction against maidens.
More favs in maidens in the bush win more than any other favs.
A $3 winner at bullamakanka is as good as a $3 winner at Randwick and personally I think they are easier to find at bullamakanka than they are at Randwick.
Local knowledge will win over form every day of the week.

Kitch,
If you like place betting, try this when at the tab or wherever, with about 10 mins to the jump look at the 3rd and 4th fav and look at the one that goes OUT in the betting, if they both go out back the one that goes out the most.
Sometimes your selection will finish up the 5th or 6th fav but DONT change your mind.
Look at it for a while you might get a pleasant suprise.

An absolute perfect example was the last at Bunbury with about 12 mins to go Corporate Dash was the 4th fav at $6.9 it actually won ( which always gives me the ********s) but finished up paying $18.1 and $5.5 place.

On a sat you wont get this movement in price because of the size of the pools.