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Betting and competitive sports go hand in hand. The sport most associated with betting is horseracing and with the different races and runners involved and all the apparent permutations, calculations, and intricacies of the betting system some knowledge can be a very valuable thing. This is where tipsters come in and they offer services to the customer based on their knowledge of the systems involved and experience of the sport in question. |
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Humans are by nature competitive and whenever there is competition we like to bet on the outcome. Betting is as old as any competitive sport or activity and forms an integral part of sports worldwide, both in the funding and promotion of the sport and in the excitement and involvement in it. While the experience of watching a race is enhanced knowing you have some financial interest in it, that experience is all the more enjoyable if you can get a return on your financial outlay.
Winning and winning big is every racegoers dream and while it may be a rare event it maintains our interest in the sport and keeps us returning for more. If there is one sure thing about betting however, it is that there is no sure thing, but it can help to increase our chances and to do that requires the services of those more knowledgeable than ourselves.
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Gambling is rife with those who believe they have a tried and tested system to beat the odds but each bet made has no bearing on the outcome of the next and the best we can hope for is to be armed with the right information required to make the best decisions.
Just like betting and sports have been forever intertwined, the role of the tipster has never been far away from either. In historical terms a good tip would have been a commodity used for barter or trade but in modern times this is more likely to be a cash transaction. Betting can be a confusing business, especially if new to it and understanding the odds and how they work is an essential part of beating them. This is the key to success for tipsters; not only are they required to know more about the event and the betting system than you do, they must also know more than the bookmaker and this, as keen racegoers will no, is no small achievement.
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A bookmaker will set the odds for a particular event and a good tipster will 'beat the bookie' by winning more times than those likely odds for each bet. There are two main ways a tipster will get his information. The first of these is by acquiring some insider knowledge based on their own contacts and personal experience. Through their contacts they may know of young horses with the best potential for example, who on their first time out may do better than predicted by the odds.
The second method a tipster will use to keep on top of current form is by analysis of all the accessible information in the public domain; from the racing press, websites and so on. Although this information is freely available to all, a tipster will be better placed to make more sense of it, draw conclusions based on it within a shorter timeframe, and adapt their reasoning based on any ongoing circumstances.
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An example may be a particular horse which is predicted to do well but favours a firm ground and then the going changes on the day due to heavy rain.
Before the advent of the internet and modern communications, racing tips were most commonly found within national newspapers, and still are. The newspaper will employ a tipster and its readers will benefit from the advice and information given. Generally the tips are not for each race taking place but will be for one or two best bet scenarios. The most confident tip for the day is termed the 'Nap' named after the Napoleon card game, and there is often an 'nb' or next best option. Over the season a figure is created for a tipster's running profit or loss, based on a standard level stake, usually £1. This figure will determine how successful the tipster is and tipsters often compete with each other..
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Information from tipsters can now be accessed via online sites, national media, and by telephone. An additional way to get relevant and up to date tipster information is by attending the races themselves.
Some racecourses employ tipsters and often they will give out their information and suggestions at a point prior to the first race, usually within one of the course's bars or betting facilities. Generally this will be around an hour before racing commences so it is always worthwhile to get in early if you want to benefit from tipster information.
Another common scenario which may employ a tipster is in hospitality packages.
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Often incorporating a fully inclusive selection of raceday components, from admission costs and venue hire, to dining and racecards, these packages will also sometimes include the services of a tipster, which can prove an invaluable addition to the day. The benefits of such a service within a racing hospitality package are twofold. Firstly they help guests get involved in the racing and secondly it provides welcome advice for those who may be new to racing. They can of course also add to the success of any private function or corporate event if their tips are proven to be successful. |
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