Quite a number of members are interested in place betting. Has anyone any figures -- or know where they may be available -- on favourites in the country and the percentage of places achieved? someone recently gave the forum the valuable information that all over only 55% of favourites are placed. A rather surprising figure.

It seems that on country race tracks there would be a) more 'local' knowledge available which should be reflected in the prices; and b) and that there are more 'clear-cut' favourites for this and, probably, other reasons.

Comments?

[ This Message was edited by: merriguy on 2002-11-18 11:39 ]

Merriguy

I suggest you get in touch with Form Pro at his site. He was able to give me a table of percentages where 1st and 2nd favourites in races end up. Can't find it with me otherwise I would have posted it.

here's the post from before. May not be exactly the answer you were looking for but interesting nonetheless

http://www.propun.com.au/forums/vie...ic=1076&forum=7

Hi, in response to your question this information is readily available in the Daily Telegraph racing supplement.
For example, today, it shows:
Ballarat: fav record for 3 years:-
31.36% win
32.80% place
It also provides details about the most successful trainers, jockeys and barrier positions.
I hope this helps but you may have to access this info on a daily basis as I don't think a more comprehensive record of all country tracks is available. However, I think this may be provided by the individual racing clubs.

Thanks guys for the input/suggestions. Will follow them up.

No one seems to have commented on the basic suggestion itself (more favourites are likely to be placed in the country); but I guess the figures will indicate that as I do some follow-up research. Thanks.

[ This Message was edited by: Merriguy on 2002-11-22 17:18 ]

Place strike rate of Favs.at country meetings

Using Pre-Post newspaper market.
53% AvPrc $1.67

Using SP
60% AvPrc $1.52

So looking at these 2 , the SP is the stronger performer .

I hope this answers your question.

Thanks, Bhagwan, info appreciated. Your "Fields of 5 - 8" idea looks interesting too.

i wouldnt touch country races with a barge pole.maidens and other no hopers.