The trouble with betting is that it feels as if any mistake you make is invariably punished to the max. I’m sure it’s the same brain processing switched that means you are affected more by seeing a horse you’ve backed get touched off at the line by a nose than when you witness your nag trot up to land the spoils.
I was reminded of this on Tuesday when I somehow managed to miss backing two The Value Machine Exchange Profit horses which then of course went on to win, one at a good price (at least I noticed the Betfair Starting Price was so I imagine decent odds were available in the five minute lead up to race time). All told, it cost me about 100 points profit and although on the day TVM Exchange Profits netted about 40 points of profit for me, it’s taking a while to shake off the, “How could I?” vibes.
After what felt like loads of eSoccer Edge betting on Monday, the rest of the week has felt fairly quiet, relatively speaking. At least the bets that have come through have tended to be more prolific at the times I’m not sitting at my laptop. Not a problem of course. It’s just been the difference in personal volume between Tuesday and Thursday, compared to Monday’s has been stark. Still pushing on to a new profit high though for the month to date.
It’s been pretty quiet in terms of WinnerOdds Football too, but again a bit of profit that slowly chips away at reducing the current drawdown. Could really do with a decent weekend! I noticed too that they are opening their doors to anyone and everyone to subscribe, after previously restricting new members. I have no idea what is the thinking behind this move. Clearly they feel the markets can take more money.
And finally a really strong start to the new Trial Service. You’ll be able to read a full review of this via an SBC membership very soon.
Have a great weekend!
April 2025 (stakes normalised)…
Bookie Bashing Golf Tracker/WGV: Staked 815pts, +137.91pts, ROI 16.92%, ROC 9.19%
eSoccer Edge: Staked 6,095pts, +537.05pts, ROI 8.81%, ROC 35.8%
The Value Machine: Staked 1,668pts, +85.82pts, ROI 5.14%, ROC 5.72%
Tilt The Odds: Staked 217.6pts, +68.7pts, ROI 31.57%, ROC 4.58%.
Trial Service: Staked 1,160.5pts, +117.4pts, ROI 6.3%, ROC 10.11%.
WinnerOdds Football: Staked 2,486pts, -92.39pts, ROI -3.71%, ROC -6.15%
TOTAL: Staked 12,489.1pts, +854.49pts, ROI 6.84%, ROC 9.49%