"one will wonder why anyone bets with the TAB when the prices are nearly always less than Betfair".


Correct me if I'm wrong Bagman, the problem with betfair is longshot prices offered [$8 and up to bet not lay] are woeful compared to TAB or Bookie[?] Layers are very cautious in this area, especially during weekdays when I [and others] chase these longshots.

For example, At Mornington yesterday I picked up 16/1w on STATELY DASH in r8 and 10/1w on SWEET TALKING GUY in r9 [sadly, I didn't bet the running double]. I very much doubt I would have got these prices on Betfair[?]