geoffro,

I didn't bet today as my Wife and Kids left for a 3 week overseas holiday and I have been at the airport.

In relation to testing, from memory when I first thought of place betting I think it was 1 to 2 weeks.



As far as what am currently doing it just evolved from what I had been doing and calling on my memory from many many years ago in relation to working to odds and markets.

As far as 1 point or 2 or 3, I have found it much better just going for 1.
I used to go for 2 but since I doubled my bet and now go for 1,I find it a lot easier.
50% of the time I am out first bet.
It is more risky as far as the size of the bet, but less risky to get out for the day.

If you are going to place a bet you HAVE to sign up to a fixed odds site, that's where I place the majority of my bets.

Try to look for horses that are blowing out and not coming in if you are going to bet on the tab.

If the race has an odds on fav, leave it alone as it will invariably run a hole so you are cutting yourself down to 2 chances, and also in odds on races a lot of punters back other horses to place and you lose all value.

It really isn't that hard, the main thing is you have to have a lot of patience while waiting for a bet.

DON"T BE GREEDY.( VERY IMPORTANT )
Too many punters want to win a $100 and they are having $10 bets.

That's just too hard and that is why the majority fail.

I wish you all the luck in the world and hope it pans out for you.