Episode 14 of the Ultimate Form Guide: The psychology of the punt! What is the difference in mindset between a serious punter and a recreational punter? If you want to make the switch and really give yourself the chance to win, what do you need to do and how do you need to think?
We’ve gathered a group of the sharpest racing and betting minds in Australia – plus a couple from across the world – to get their thoughts on many different aspects of form analysis and betting. Each episode of The Ultimate Form Guide is focused on an individual form, betting or racing topic. That way, you can hear from all the experts talk about each topic, together.
“Discipline and bankroll management are two of the biggest differences between casual and professional punters.”
Cameron O’Brien
“The reality is that it doesn’t matter how much someone tells you or tries to explain, there are certain things about being a good punter that you’ll only learn by practice.”
Daniel O’Sullivan
“Knowing when to bet and when not to is a big difference between serious and casual punters. The time to bet is when you have the odds in your favour.“
Trevor Lawson
“The biggest mistake I made early in my punting years (and the biggest mistake any punter can make) is to chase losses. Never, ever do it. “
Mark Rhoden
“People who do it for a living are mentally quite strong and resilient. The game really tests you out.”
James Jordan
“If you’re taking punting seriously and have an edge you just need to keep fronting up. The winners will take care of themselves.”
The Professor
“Psychology is probably the most important tool for a punter to harness. You’ve got to be willing to be wrong.”
Terry Leighton
“Staking is a very large part of discipline.”
Rob Waterhouse
“You don’t want to change things when you’re having a big of bad variance, or up things when you’re having good variance because it’s amazing how when you change things the momentum tends to shift.”
Tristan Merlehan
“Pro punters are able to take a step back and wait for the right conditions to have a bet. Discipline is the main thing.”
Wayne Finter
“You can be the greatest form student in the world but if you can’t control your emotions you won’t maximise your results.”
Vince Accardi
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The Ultimate Form Guide: The Episodes
Episode 1 Introduction
Episode 2 Speed & sectionals
Episode 3 Class
Episode 4 Weight
Episode 5 Replays & track bias
Episode 6 Jockeys
Episode 7 Trainers
Episode 8 Barrier trials
Episode 9 Wet tracks
Episode 10 Ratings & rated prices
Episode 11 Staking & when to bet
Episode 12 Bookies & bet types
Episode 13 The Exchange
Episode 14 Betting psychology
Episode 15 Betting success