Most horseplayers sense there is a home court advantage to betting on their local circuit where they know each horse’s respective abilities well enough, together with the nuances of the track and specific competencies of each trainer and jockey. The downside, however, of such a narrow focus is sometimes getting locked in to betting on unpromising cards.
Nowadays, we can punt wherever racing is being held, practically all around the world. Obviously, we cannot expect to know all the subtleties of each horse’s form nor of suddenly changing track conditions when observing casually from afar. Yet by scanning widely and searching for truly exceptional performances or especially significant opportunities, a wise, selective punter can take advantage of the global racing menu.
Interbet are offering odds on Hong Kong, US, Australian and Swedish racing during the Covid- 19 lockdown. Our loyal punters are encouraged to check out these suggested websites which offer helpful resources for form students trying to gain that wagering edge.
Hong Kong racing is highly competitive with massive betting turnovers and is also, arguably, the most transparent, slickly- run jurisdiction in the world. The info generated off the official Hong Kong Jockey Club site is comprehensive and sophisticated.
Once you’ve logged on to hkjc.com, go to Horse Racing, then click on Racing Info (Local), Reference Info, then Speed Pro to get really sharp analysis. There are many other easy-to-follow prompts which open up a wealth of vital information, such as the Results tab where you can watch multi angle replays of each race – excellent for trip handicappers whose judgement depends on their visual skills.
Another brilliant site is attheraces.com which covers racing around the globe. They offer a revealing Hong Kong Diary and have dedicated journalists, such as the well-primed, Tim Carrol covering Happy Valley or Sha Tin in depth.
Interbet are open for betting on American racing as well. Horseplayers in the US are spoilt for choice as turf advisory services take their role seriously, utilizing the latest technology to provide a surfeit of data and solid analysis. Some of the sites recommended below are free to access, though others require a subscription fee.
drf.com is the industry gold standard and a fine place to start; equibase.com is another top site to browse around with the high tech, STATS Race Lens offering a free race of the day analysis; timeformUS.com is for super-serious punters; thorograph.com is Jerry Brown’s speed-figure baby after he split from founder, Len Ragozin’s of thesheets.com fame- both are excellent resources though do require advanced interpretative skills.
I especially respect the work of expert handicapper Dave Litfin who used to be with Daily Racing Form but now provides a savvy weekend Stakes preview covering big races across North America. Go to bloodhorse.com and look for his Litfin-at-Large blog if you want to skip all the analytical work and just get ready-made, well-researched tips.
Puntingform.co.au could be your first port of call into the Australian racing scene. Phil Purser used to write a wicked but wise column on his controversial site but has regrettably since packed up due to ill-health.
The daily press in Oz is pretty robust so consulting the racing pages of major online newspapers is a sensible option – smh.com.au and theage.com.au for Sydney and Melbourne respectively.
Wherever you chose to have a flutter, be it harness racing in Sweden or on the dirt at Gulfstream Park, Interbet wishes our aspiring “international” punters the best of racing fortune – may all the photo finishes go your way!