Top Fluc-v-Best Tote

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Was hoping for a reply to this one so have re-named it,


TO management, I wonder why anyone would bet at SP when they can bet at top Fluctuation? or why would amnyone bet at Supertab when they can bet BEST TOTE, or have I missed something?

I've been reading the news letter regarding the weekly comparisons up to $5.50,

Questions, is that comparing Top Fluc to supertab only or BEST TOTE? also do you have a running total for the comparisons or just weekly figues?

Over time what about half the stake at Top Fluc and half at BEST TOTE??

Hello Partypooper,

Those odds we have given for a number of years compare bookmakers' SP and TF odds with SuperTab.

TF bets have to be placed before the previous race at the same meeting ends. Different bookies have different time limits. But IAS which we promote on this site offer a top service - you can also give minimum odds with your TF bet. If TF is below your minimum odds your bet is off. Punters can click here to find out about IAS.

That is why some punters bet SP - they want to see what is happening in the betting, though I don't think that is relevant if you have done or own form or have a good information provided by someone else - eg a quality tipping service.

Some bookies will give you the odds at the time you place the bet or SP, whichever is better.

But nothing can beat TF bets for horses well in the market in Melbourne/Sydney on Saturdays - (don't count races like those full of unraced 2YOs where bookmakers naturally bet tighter because they can actually lose. Unlike the tote. The tote will bet to 120% no matter what happens by only telling you what odds you are actually getting AFTER the race).

Think about that. The tote only lets you know the odds you get after all bets are in whereas the bookies are prepared to give you odds BEFORE all bets are in.

Neil.

hey there neil,,,,,,your point is valid but also a bit tunnel visioned i think.the way i see it now days is that the bookies are the ones that trim the markets up in the last few mins .....look forward to your response.....
hope you all had a good day..........slowman............................

Neil, thanks for that which confirmed what I was thinking really, and as I like to place my bets b4 racing it suits me, especially the minimum price stipulation, ( a service which is now matched by ay least one other internet betting outfit by the way)
It allows me to bet to prices, without the tedious task of running around trying to get prices, although it does rule out the possibility of getting an even higher price which is sometimes available if you ask! thanks again!

Could this upset a few apple-carts.

Punch up this address and have a read....http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/423466/621700.

Cheers,

Squirter.

I'm afraid I don't understand that Squirter. Is it ONLY about picking 8 winners??? If it is, then I don't think it's any challenge to TABs and Bookies. It might be popular with Lotto players, but no regular racing punter with any sense would even try it.

G'day Sportz,

I could be wrong mate, but from what I gather it's going to be open slather....but if it's not then it could be absolutely spot on for syndication.

Love to track down their web address for a swat-up.

Cheers