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Punting from all angles. Betting 360, brought to you by Champion Bets, is Australia's favourite source of information and feature interviews on racing and sports betting. Covering horse racing, AFL, rugby league, basketball, soccer, cricket and more, Betting 360 is here to give you the winning edge.
NRL analyst Steve Green gives his take on a pretty wild and unpredictable NRL season so far. He shares which teams have surprised him, whoβs fallen short, and what to expect in a second half of the season that he is expecting to be exciting and challenging.
Steve and Alfie also discuss the State of Origin series and the Perth Bears expansion.
π Listen now for expert NRL assessments.
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Trevor Donaldson isnβt your typical voice in the breeding world - and thatβs exactly why youβll want to hear what he has to say.
Known for questioning conventional wisdom and backing it up with hard data, Trevor compares sales results to racetrack performances and uncovers uncomfortable truths the breeding establishment would rather keep quiet.
He joins us on the Betting 360 Podcast to share eye-opening insights, including:
- Why yearlings priced between $130k and $250k might offer the best bang for your buck
- How a horseβs deeper pedigree often tells you more than its dam
- Why he believes horses should race until age five before going to stud
- How his new platform, Breeder Nexus, could shake up the industry
π Listen now for a data-driven look at racing and breeding from a fresh perspective. Trevor's Twitter handle is @TrevDonaldson
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Vince Accardi is well known as the pioneer of sectional times in Australian horse racing. That data and analysis quickly became the industry standard in Australian horse racing, and is valued by serious punters, racing bodies, stewards, handicappers, and media pundits.
He's back on the Betting 360 podcast to lift the lid on his personal betting strategy, including his unique perspective on punting psychology. Vince details his specific staking methods, how he deals with the emotional impact of wins and losses, his disciplined approach to race selection, and how he views punting as a business.
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Meet Nick Aubrey β an actuary turned punter who's taken his knack for numbers from the office to the racetrack. With a background in risk assessment and a career in IT, Nick brings a sharp, data-driven edge to betting.
He dives into how he finds value others miss, looking beyond the usual ratings to assess a horseβs full performance potential. Along the way, he unpacks concepts like the βparadox of oddsβ and why the old favourite-longshot bias still lingers.
For anyone keen to up their punting game, Nick shares what he's learned over many decades on the punt. ----------------------------------------- Think. Is this a bet you really want to have? -----------------------------------
We're joined by David Pfundt β a self-taught data analyst turned respected form expert and the creator of a powerful racing analytics platform. David shares his journey from casual punter to building a data-driven approach to form analysis in Australian racing.
He dives into the challenges of building his own sectional time and weight modelling system from scratch, and explains why these elements are crucial for anyone serious about identifying value in the betting markets.
Whether you're a casual bettor or a form fanatic, this chat will give you real insight into how modern punting is evolving through tech and data.
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We're joined by David Pfundt β a self-taught data analyst turned respected form expert and the creator of Form King, a powerful racing analytics platform. David shares his journey from casual punter to building a data-driven approach to form analysis in Australian racing. He dives into the challenges of building his own sectional time and weight modelling system from scratch, and explains why these elements are crucial for anyone serious about identifying value in the betting markets.
Whether you're a casual bettor or a form fanatic, this chat will give you real insight into how modern punting is evolving through tech and data.
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Final Episode Alert π¨
With TopSport now acquired by betr, this marks the last ever episode of The Other Side with Tristan Merlehan.
For years, TopSport has been a favorite among Aussie punters, and theyβll certainly be missed.
In this farewell episode, Tristan dives into the Autumn Racing Carnival, plus the latest in NRL, AFL, and more.
Tune in for one last chat with Tristan! π§ This podcast is brought to you by TopSport.
Our special guest is someone with an extensive background in bookmaking and punting.
Shaun Beirne comes from a family deeply involved in the betting industry and shares his experiences transitioning from traditional bookmaking to the modern, data-driven landscape.
He highlights how the form and the punting game have changed over the years, noting the increased efficiency of markets due to technology and the shift towards customer profiling. He also explains how how he finds value runners on Sydney and Melbourne racing.
Alfie and Shaun also discuss what his new service with Champion Bets offers: Sydney and Melbourne metro tips, maps, pace notes, key runner comments and his rated price for each horse.
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TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan talks about all of the latest racing and sports news including the NRL, AFL, cricket, and the major talking points in Australian thoroughbred racing. He also discusses how the proposed national tote will impact punters and corporate bookies. TopSport are widely respected for taking on all punters with a fair odds, low margins and 'winners welcome' business model that is unique amongst Australian bookmakers.
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Our special guest on the Betting 360 podcast features an interview with Dan Abrams, the author of "But How Much Did You Lose?".
Dan shares his journey from poker to sports betting, and how he applies mathematical concepts like the Kelly Criterion to optimise betting decisions. He explains the difference between expected value and expected growth and the importance of managing variance in betting.
When should you cash out? Abrams details hedging strategies, including his neutral hedge gambit, and how they are impacted by bankroll size. The interview also covers techniques like middling, arbitrage and scalping. He has some great advice for both beginner and experienced sports bettors, emphasising risk management and awareness of correlations between bets.
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TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan talks about why he's so excited to team up with the Bluebet/Betr group following the recent acquisition.
He also covers all of the latest racing and sports news including the cricket, Super Bowl, NRL and the major talking points in Australian thoroughbred racing. TopSport are widely respected for taking on all punters with a fair odds, low margins and 'winners welcome' business model that is unique amongst Australian bookmakers.
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Returning after another winning season, Champion Bets rugby league guru Steve Green is back for 2025! He joins us on the podcast to talk about the upcoming season and where the betting edges are likely to be.
Head to the Champion Bets website to get Steve's tips for this year.
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TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan talks with Alfie about all of the latest racing, sports and betting industry news to kick off the year.
They discuss the tennis, Big Bash, NBA, NFL and the major talking points in Australian thoroughbred racing. TopSport are widely respected for taking on all punters with a fair odds, low margins and 'winners welcome' business model that is unique amongst Australian bookmakers.
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Gareth, Alfie and Trevor reflect on their punting year, the adjustments theyβve made to their form process and the lessons learned from an ever-evolving betting market.
From over-rated aspects of the form to sharing strategies for staying ahead of the competition, they dive deep into what it takes to maintain an edge in a competitive betting landscape.
This episode offers valuable insights to elevate your game in 2025 and beyond.
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This podcast interview features Matt, a sports modeler for Champion Bets, who explains how he uses data and statistical models to find value sports bets.
His process involves sourcing data, developing strategies, rigorous testing, paper trading, and carefully managing stakes.
Matt highlights the challenges of accessing data for different sports and the importance of continuously monitoring team news and rule changes to maintain his edge. He also has some good tips on how to avoid getting limited by the bookies.
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Tristan Merlehan talks with Alfie about all of the latest racing, sports and betting industry news. They discuss bowler accounts, turnover growth, advertising bans, and the scourge of scratchings and deductions. TopSport takes on all punters with a fair odds, low margins and 'winners welcome' business model that is unique amongst Australian bookmakers.
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Big betting bookie Tristan Merlehan recaps the highlights of a very successful Spring carnival. He also talks about all of the local and overseas sports action. In case you don't already know TopSport take on all punters with a fair odds, low margins and 'winners welcome' business model that sets it apart from pretty much every other Australian bookmaker.
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Expert racing analyst and dual Melbourne Cup-winning owner Luke Murrell joins us for what promises to be the most opinionated and insightful Cup preview of 2024. Luke is very keen to back a horse that he believes is a standout in the race that stops a nation and is just as eager to pot a couple of the fancied runners.
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Bet Angel founder Peter Webb is our special guest on the Betting 360 podcast to discuss his decades of experience in finding an edge on the Betfair exchange.
We delve into Peter's journey from his early days as a punter and his decision to pursue a career in betting and trading. Peter shares great insights on the challenges of early adoption and the evolution of liquidity on the Betfair exchange, trading strategies, horse racing markets, the current betting landscape, the power of data, in-play betting and automated versus manual trading.
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TopSport's fair odds, low margins and 'winners welcome' business model sets it apart from pretty much every other Australian bookmaker.
So it's worth listening to the betting insights of CEO Tristan Merlehan when he talks about Spring racing, footy finals, and all of the big overseas sports action. He also discusses the move for a two tote system, the closure of Singapore racing, and improvements to MBL's on the dogs.
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David Vitali of the Racing Analytics Pro platform chats with Alfie about building data models, how he consults with and coaches punters, and what it's like to build a form and ratings database.
The dedicated link if you'd like to learn more about RA Pro is https://www.rapro.com.au/betting360/
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TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan is back on the podcast to share his unique perspective on all of the latest horse racing and sports betting news. He chats with Alfie about some recent good news for punters, Spring racing, footy finals and the return of NFL.
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Racing analyst, punter and syndicator Luke Murrell joins us for an early look at the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.
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TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan discusses the excitement of Spring racing, the pros and cons of a national tote pool and all the latest NRL, AFL, NFL and US Open tennis news.
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Our special guest is one of the most successful analysts in the 18 year history of Champion Bets.
Rod ran the High Low membership that took full advantage of regular bookie promotions to have 55 winning months in his 5 year tenure.
He has just returned from another visit to the big BetBash conference in the USA and is happy to share some of the best betting lessons he learned there and from his 10+ years as a pro punter.
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TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan discusses the quality horses returning to the track, a big firmer in Cups betting, Black Caviar from a bookie's perspective, the upcoming footy finals and the latest news in the Aussie wagering landscape.
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Annabel Neasham has enjoyed a remarkable rise through the training ranks and she's now formed a training partnership with Rob Archibald.
He's a former professional polo player who has worked for high-profile UK trainers, Coolmore and the Waterhouse-Bott stable.
Rob joins us on the Betting 360 podcast to discuss how they'll manage a massive team and satellite stables, their big goals for the 2024/25 season and some horses to follow this Spring.
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TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan discusses:
- Sports Betting - the latest odds and market moves in AFL, NRL and the Olympics.
- Proposed Gambling Advertising Ban - the pros and cons of a potential ban on gambling advertising in Australia and its effect on the industry including the shift towards derivative products.
- DraftKings Controversy - their plans to implement a 'winners surcharge' in a number of states in the USA and the complexities of taxation in different jurisdictions.
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It's never been easier to pick holes in the way racing is run and how punters are treated.
Coming up with solutions is a far bigger challenge and Bren O'Brien has done just that on this week's podcast.
Listen to his five best suggestions to help solve the biggest challenges we currently face - funding, animal welfare, the customer, presentation and innovation.
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TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan discusses all of the latest betting news including the Olympics, AFL, NRL, and horse racing. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan discusses all of the latest racing and sports betting news including State of Origin, AFL, Euros, T20 World Cup, Wimbledon, UFC, the US Election and horse racing. Tristan also talks about early betting markets, POC tax and the Betr/BlueBet merger.
TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan discusses all of the latest racing and sports betting news:
- NRL State of Origin teams and odds
- Firmers in the AFL Premiership market
- Global sports betting news covering NBA, NFL, Euros and the T20 World Cup cricket
- Australian racing recap including JMac's domination
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TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan discusses all the latest racing and sports betting news:
- Early betting on the two big Eagle Farm Group 1s this Saturday
- An early lead for bookies at the Queensland winter carnival
- Controversy around the 'change of tactics' rule
- NRL State of Origin teams and odds
- The Swans are very short odds in the AFL
- Why they enjoyed record turnover in this year's IPL tournament
- Looking forward to the Champions League Final and Euros
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TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan discusses all the latest racing and sports betting news:
- Why last Saturday saw their biggest turnover since Melbourne Cup day
- Some big levers they can pull for the QLD Carnival
- The effect of wet tracks and transferred meetings
- Why the Doomben 10000 meeting is always very popular with punters
- NRL magic round is shaping as the biggest of the season so far
- How the NBA play-offs have been going for punters
- The dangers for bookies offering thousands of Olympic markets
TopSport CEO Tristan Merlehan discusses all the latest racing and sports betting news:
- A recap of the Warrnambool carnival so far
- Some good news for punters ahead of the QLD carnival
- Why the new Racing Victoria regime can help grow the industry
- How the states and racing codes can work together
- Whether in-run betting is a viable growth product
- The impact of smaller bookies closing down
- Why early betting turnover is trending down
- The big betting action of the NBA play-offs
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Tristan Merlehan discusses The Championships, some good news from Queensland, footy betting in 2024 and all the latest wagering news.
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All the latest with Tristan Merlehan from TopSport including Autumn racing, getting favourites beaten, AFL Gather Round, the NBL, LIV Golf, Formula 1 and a red-hot race for the Premier League title.
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Pro punter and proprietor of the Ratings2win racing database, Paul Daily, is our guest in this episode. We chat about Paul's extensive experience in betting and racing, Ratings2win, and what punters need to do in order to get an edge in 2024.
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The new metro racetrack in Melbourne, Caulfield Heath, hosts its first meeting this week.
Pro punter Trevor Lawson has walked the track and has all the info that punters need.
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The newest member of the Champion Bets team, Matt, joins on the Betting 360 Podcast to chat about the AFL bets he'll be providing for members in 2024.
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We discuss the latest with Tristan Merlehan as the NRL heads to Las Vegas, the AFL embarks on a bizarre season-opening schedule, and Group 1 racing gets going for Autumn.
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We discuss the latest with Tristan Merlehan as the NRL pre-season gets into gear and Group 1 racing is back for the autumn. Plus Tristan gives us the punting angle on Rosehill Racecourse, which is facing an uncertain future.
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After a big winning season last year, Champion Bets rugby league guru Steve Green is back for 2024! He joins us on the pod to talk all about where the edges are for this year's NRL season. Head to the Champion Bets website to get Steve's tips for this year.
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We discuss the latest with Tristan Merlehan from TopSport as the SuperBowl and the big autumn races approach. Plus Tristan tells us what it's like dealing with big punters in 2024.
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Kingsley Bartholomew, one of Australia's bigger and best known professional punters, joins us on the Betting 360 Podcast. We hear about his journey and get his thoughts on the most important factors for punters to focus on when trying to win in 2024.
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We discuss the latest with Tristan Merlehan from TopSport...
- Magic Millions wrap - the punters are on top
- Australian Open tennis betting and the Kyrgios factor
- Big Bash betting this season versus last season
- Australia versus West Indies test series
- NFL Playoffs and the run the Super Bowl!
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We discuss the latest with Tristan Merlehan from TopSport...
- WA racing carnival β is it popular?
- The impact of the economy on betting volumes
- The potential closure of Rosehill Racecourse⦠what will the impact be?
- The rise of the Queensland Summer Carnival
- Betting on the BBL and the summer of Test cricket
- The popularity of the NBA In-Season Tournament
- A summary of 2023 for TopSport and the industry
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We discuss the latest with Tristan Merlehan from TopSport...
- Who won the Spring Carnival? Bookies or punters?
- The extended Spring Carnival β do the punters respond?
- The impact of the return of Best Of The Best
- Extending the Carnival further at Flemington
- The Carnival heads to WA
- Looking toward the Queensland summer and the Magic Millions
- Betting on the Cricket World Cup
- NBA and NFL action
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Our monster preview of every runner in the 2023 Melbourne Cup, featuring professional punter Trevor Lawson, bookie Cam O'Brien and Cup-winnign owner and syndicator Luke Murrell.
The boys give them throughts on every horse, plus their betting advice.
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We discuss the latest with Tristan Merlehan from TopSport...
- How did Cox Plate Day treat the bookies?
- Impact of the World Pool
- BOB is back!
- Golden Eagle day at Rosehill
- Imperatrizβs connections choosing not to run in The Everest
- Early betting on the Melbourne Cup
- Cricket World Cup
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Big race specialist Cameron O'Brien of ReadyBet joins us for an early preview of the chances in two massive Spring majors. He goes through his top chances in the market and gives his early betting advice.This podcast is brought to you by ReadyBet.
Racing analyst, punter, owner and syndicator Luke Murrell, of Australian Bloodstock, joins us with all the latest on Gold Trip, as well as his full runner-by-runner preview of the Caulfield Cup.
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Big race specialist Cameron O'Brien of ReadyBet joins us to preview the big race - he goes through all the contenders and gives us his all-important rated prices, so you can bet to value!
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We discuss the latest with Tristan Merlehan from TopSport...
- Are the punters or bookies on top in the Spring so far?
- The impact of the world tote pools
- The Everest β Caulfield Guineas Day
- The focus shifts to Melbourne for the Caulfield Cup, Cox Plate and Flemington Carnival
- BOB and higher limits back for the Melbourne Group 1s!
- Cups Doubles
- Rugby World Cup
- Cricket World Cup
- NBA is back!
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On this episode we speak to trainer Mitchell Beer about the racing operation he runs when he's not lighting up social media... Mitch tells us about the advantages he's found in NSW racing since moving to Albury, the pending expansion of his stable to a second location and heaps more.
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We speak to David Pfundt, who in the space of a few years has gone from very casual punter to developing his own database solution for form analysis. His product is Form King and his aim is to have all racing data in one place, where anybody can "get a grip on any race in five minutes".
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We discuss the latest with Tristan Merlehan from TopSport...
- How is the Spring racing battle with punters going?
- The Golden Rose market and early betting
- Underwood Stakes market and early betting
- Last weekβs Backing The Punt conference
- Racing Queenslandβs innovation
- Credit card restrictions on gambling
- Preliminary final weekend in both the AFL and NRL
- Brownlow Medal betting
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We speak to Byron Rogers, founder of Performance Genetics, whose mission it is to find the very best yearlings: those few horses that will go on to win big races. They've used data models to break down the two key factors when finding the right horses.
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We discuss the latest with Tristan Merlehan from TopSport...
- The Spring Carnival kicks off and the punters are on top!
- Spring futures betting
- Increased prizemoney and fees paid to race bodies
- How did Nature Strip treat the punters over his career?
- Who is Australiaβs next high-profile horse?
- The AFL pre-finals bye⦠good or bad?
- The NRL final round⦠players rested everywhere!
- The Premier League and the Ange effect!
- The NFL kicks off this week!
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We discuss the latest with Tristan Merlehan from TopSport...
- The Matildas! How is the Womensβ World Cup turnover?
- The AFL and NRL seasons are nearly done⦠how has the turnover measured up to previous years?
- The Backing The Punt Conference⦠what is that all about?
- Racing Victoria report wagering down 15% year-on-year
- What will wagering look like over the Spring Carnival?
- Group 1 racing resumes this week!
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Our guest on this episode is Ben Sellenger, CEO of Ciaron Maher Racing. With seven training venues and hundreds of horses, CMR is an enormous operation. How exactly do Maher and partner David Eustace manage so many horses, and what are the advantages of such a big operation? It's a fascinating chat about modern training techniques.
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What's gambling really costing you?
Few have more riding on the outcomes of sperts events than bookmakers - not reacting quickly to a big team change or injury can cost them dearly. So where do they go to get the most up-to-the-second informtaion?
We discuss this with Tristan Merlehan from TopSport, along with...
- Ashes cricket β Fifth Test and series update
- Womenβs World Cup betting
- Formula 1: is the popularity matched by betting turnover?
- Winter racing⦠how big is the drop off?
- Racing Victoria cut fees for the Betfair exchange
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Our guest on this episode is Pete Ling, editor and owner of Smart Betting Club.Β SBC has a unique role in the betting scene as it strives to deliver independent reviews and advice to punters hoping to be successful. Pete takes us through how SBC seeks to help punters, and explains all the latest regarding the betting markets in the UK and USA.
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Our guest on this episode of the Betting 360 Podcast is Champion Bets expert analyst Alfie.
Alfie explains the three major factors that have shaped his winning over the past few months...
- Managing ego and ensuring you deal with losing well
- Reviewing systems and axing what wasnβt working
- Deep-dive research into the best time to bet
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Tristan Merlehan from TopSport joins us once again for the the latest from the bookies'side of the fence. We discuss...
- The Ashes! The betting story
- The betting for the Third Test
- Wimbledon betting
- State of Origin
- Super Netball Grand Final
- Parliamentary inquiry into gambling harm: will advertising be banned?
- Is there too much racing? Does some of the lower-grade racing need to go?
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Our guest on this episode of the Betting 360 Podcast is Champion Bets analyst Gareth Phillips.
Gareth takes us through a "day in the life" of a professional analyst, and details three factors that have led to his recent success:
- "Going wide": covering as much ground as possible
- Focusing on horses with key positives
- Letting his database do the grunt work
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Tristan Merlehan from TopSport joins us once again for the the latest from the bookies'side of the fence. We discuss...
- Queensland racing carnival
- State of Origin
- US Open golf
- The Ashes β series markets and the first test
- Lower league sports betting
- Offshore betting
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ReadyBet's Cameron O'Brien joins us once again to preview this weekend's Group 1... it's Queensland's premier race, the awesome Stradbroke Handicap!
Cam has found plenty of value and is keen to bet - and oppose the favourite! We get the rated prices for his contenders so we can bet to value.
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For many, being a professional punter is "the dream". Watching and betting on races for a living? Sounds like paradise!
But what is it actually like? We caught up with our Melbourne pro punter Trevor Lawson over the course of a typical week and recorded exactly what it is he gets up to, and how he makes it work.
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Tristan from TopSport joins us again for The Other Side as we discuss...
- Brisbane Carnival⦠Giga Kick kicks the bookies!
- Best of the Best (BOB) back for carnival Group 1s⦠resulting in the biggest Saturday of 2023!
- Better fees mean more turnover
- Zaaki favourite for the Doomben Cup
- Whatβs going on in Victoria? POC Tax is up, prizemoney is coming down
- The NSW tax model
- The NRL season continues
- The impact of poor teams in the AFL this season
- Major time! This weekβs US PGA Championship
- NBA Finals not far away
- Esports betting
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https://www.championbets.com.au/readybet.com.au's Cameron O'Brien joins us once again to preview this weekend's big Group 1 races. We have two races this week, with the SA Derby and the Doomben 10,000. Cameron is keen to bet in both and gives us his top tops, the rated prices for all his chances, and also previews each runner. He thinks there's some double-figure value in both races, and he might even be keen to take on Giga Kick!
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Tristan from TopSport joins us again forΒ The Other SideΒ as we discuss...
- How is The Bool progressing?
- Jumps vs flat racing holds this week
- Victorian POC Tax is increased
- Could this be offset by race field fees reform?
- βPoker machine racingβ
- AFL May Mania! Monthly footy markets
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We catch up with Champion Bets Melbourne pro punter Trevor Lawson to talk about how things are going... specifically in relation to his brilliant form, which sees him sitting on around 20% profit-on-turnover in 2023! We discuss...
- Huge results in 2023! What can we put it down to?
- The importance of the speed map
- Trevβs success at Moonee Valley and the upcoming redevelopment
- Betting less but still winning!
- Changes in the market over recent years
- Betting late versus betting early
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Tristan from TopSport joins us again forΒ The Other SideΒ as we discuss...
- How was Giga Kick in the All Aged Stakes as a result?
- The popularity of The Quokka
- Who won the Autumn Carnival overall? Bookies or punters?
- The current stars of racing⦠where are we at?
- The wash-up from The Masters and Rahmβs victory
- Is the LIV Golf resonating with punters
- AFL Gather Round
- Betting on the NRL this year
- NBA Playoffs
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Sydney racing guru Mark Rhoden of readybet.com.au is back this week to preview the Group 1 All Aged Stakes. It's a fascinating race over 1400m as some top sprinters, including Giga Kick, clash with middle-distances such as Cascadian and Zaaki.Β Β
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Sydney racing guru Mark Rhoden of readybet.com.au is back this week to preview the $4m Queen Elizabeth Stakes. It's been touted as a two-horse race between Anamoe and Dubai Honour. Is that the case, or could there be others who have a say?Β
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Tristan from TopSport joins us again forΒ The Other SideΒ as we discuss...
- Itβs Masters week! All the betting news
- NRL and AFL seasons to date⦠who is on top, bookies or punters?
- How was Day 1 of The Championships? Were I Wish I Win and Mr Brightside good results?
- Anamoe vs Dubai Honour⦠which way in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes this week?
- Support for Gold Trip in the Sydney Cup
- Sports betting hearings in the Senateβ¦ Tristanβs take
- Tristanβs thoughts on a National Bookmakerβs Betting Obligation
- Does TopSport restrict or ban punters? In which situations?
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Mark Rhoden returns! Sydney racing guru, former pro punter and Champion Bets analyst, and now bookmaker at readybet.com.au... he's back on the podcast to talk all about one of our sprinting highlights of the year, the $3m Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes.
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ReadyBet's Cameron O'Brien - former pro punter and Champion Bets analyst - joins us to preview yet another big Group 1 race. This week it's the $3 million Australian Cup at Flemington. We get Cameron's top chances and his rated prices so you can bet to value on race day.
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Tristan from TopSport joins us again for The Other Side as we discuss...
- Golden Slipper betting⦠$1000 each way at $101 on the winner!
- Whoβs on top in the Autumnβ¦ bookies or punters?
- Week 1 of the AFL⦠blowouts!
- The Dolphins are the surprise in the NRL β have punters reacted?
- The Brisbane blockbuster this Friday night: Broncos v Dolphins
- What if there had to be changes to the weekly racing timetable β what are the key timeslots?
- Working the weekly timetable in with greyhounds and harness racing
- The continued growth of greyhound wagering
- Advertising in sports betting⦠where are we headed?
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ReadyBet's Cameron O'Brien - former pro punter and Champion Bets analyst - joins us to preview yet another big race. This week it's the time-honoured Group 1 Newmarket Handicap down the Flemington straight.Β
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Tristan from TopSport joins us again forΒ The Other SideΒ as we discuss...
- NRL is back!
- Line betting with extra time β how does it work?
- Market fees and taxes on sports betting
- How is betting turnover across the industry?
- The AFL is back!
- India vs Australia β the Aussies bounce back!
- Autumn racing continues
- The impact of the gun jockeys
- Do crowds on track impact corporate bookies?
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Tristan from TopSport joins us again for The Other Side as we discuss...
- Test cricket⦠surely nobody is backing the Aussies!?
- Super Bowl betting
- Futures markets for the AFL and NRL seasons
- What are NRL punters thinking about the Dolphins?
- How are the punters going in the Autumn Carnival?
- Short favourites in the feature races again! Anamoe and In Secret this week
- Betting talk out of the Asian Racing Conference last week
- Are punters more responsive to tote products or fixed odds?
- World Pools being co-mingled into SuperTAB
- Do we need a national tote?
- Should more best tote money be bet back into the pool?
- Can the tote, fixed odds and the exchange co-exist?
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Expert punter Steve Green is back for 2023 and sees lots of betting opportunities on rugby league! We discuss...
- The lack of rule changes this year β forecasting is easier!
- Why the Dolphins will not be too far off the pace
- The two teams best placed to to challenge Penrith
- The two biggest improvers
- The two teams most vulnerable and why they could fall away
- Why NSW Cup, Qld Cup and NRLW now provide heaps of betting opportunities
You can get all of Steve's best bets with a Champion Bets sports betting membership, which includes all sports in one package.
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Tristan from TopSport joins us again for The Other Side for 2023:
- Autumn futures are coming in!
- A lot of talk about the pressure on the market
- Betting turnover is falling
- We were here two years ago⦠COVID gave us a sugar hit
- Australian Open
- The Super Bowl is locked in!
- Big Bash
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Champion Bets pro punter Trevor Lawson is finding value winners in 2023. He joins us to talk about how he's finding them, plus some other issues in putning and racing.
- Recent good results
- The impact of good tracks
- Accurate speed maps
- Success at Moonee Valley
- The evenness of todayβs racing versus racing in the past
- Concentrating on metro racing
- The difficulty of betting in lower-quality races
- Ever-rising market percentages
- How value (or a lack of value) works with multis
- Should we change the Spring Carnival dates?
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Tristan from TopSport joins us for the first episode of The Other Side for 2023:
- Magic Millions postponed!
- Flemington running early and Murray Bridge abandonment
- Is the heat policy the best option that racing has?
- Betting markets regarding postponements
- Australian Open tennis
- NFL wildcards
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Sports betting expert Mat Willoughby joins us for the first podcast of 2022. The Australian Open is about to kick off and Mat has identified the value bets in each quarter of both the mens and womens draws. Plus hear why he's taking on Djokovic, Nadal, Swiatek and more...
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Tristan from TopSport joins us for all the latest on this episode of The Other Side: * Betting on the Sydney to Hobart? * Test cricket versus South Africa * Scott Boland promo markets! * Big Bash cricket * World Cup β tournament and final markets * 2022 Year in review * The changes in 2022 * What does the future hold? * Trying to survive as a genuine bookmaker * 2023 Magic Millions
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Cricket betting expert Mat Willoughby joins us to talk the new Big Bash season - we get plenty of tips from him plus a few pointers on how to find the value...
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- The Big Bash as a betting tournament
- Is the Big Bash too long?
- Is Mat focussing on the high bat markets?
- Uncertainty around player lineups β when should we be betting?
- Matβs tips for the outright tournament market
- Tips for other tournament markets
- Doing the form β which competitions to follow to get an idea of who is performing
- Does form transfer across different cricket formats?
- Players adapting to Australian conditions
- Where can you find value in the match to match markets?
- Is there a βhitting zoneβ in terms of the odds in high bat market?
- What of the top wicket taker markets?
- What are Matβs thoughts on the Australia v South Africa test series?
Cameron O'Brien of ReadyBet returns to take us through Perth's new major feature race, Saturday's Gold Rush at Ascot. Cam gives us his rated prices on all the top hopes so that you can bet to value.
02:00 Quick review of the Northerly Stakes and Ameliaβs Jewel 04:15 The Gold Rush 04:45 Speed map 06:30 Kementari 08:00 Kissonallforcheeks 09:00 Thisβll Testya 10:05 Vilana 11:05 Rated prices for Camβs top hopes
Tristan from TopSport joins us for all the latest on this episode of The Other Side:
- The new TopSport app and Same Race Multis
- The Socceroos and the World Cup!
- The Adelaide 500 Supercars
- Motorsport as a betting product
- Betting on the Victorian State Election
- Group 1 Northerly Stakes
- Summer racing in Brisbane kicks off with the George Moore Stakes
- Pakenham Cup
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Cameron O'Brien of ReadyBet returns to take us through Saturday's Group 1 feature at Ascot, the Northerly Stakes. Cam gives us his rated prices on all the top hopes so that you can bet to value.
04:00 The pace and the speed map
05:55 Ameliaβs Jewel
08:05 Cascadian
10:05 Bustler
11:35 Treasured Star
12:50 Trix Of The Trade
14:20 Cameronβs rated prices
Our guest this week is expert punter Alfie, the analyst behind the Alpha Racing membership at Champion Bets. Alfie gives us an update on how things are going on the punt, and we talk about the ways in which he is always looking to improve what he does.
How things are going for the Alpha Racing membership
Dealing with variance
How does Alfie measure himself as a punter?
How does Alfie drive improvement and find new edges?
The value of Alfieβs live punting chat
Alfieβs recent focus on SP Profile
Alfieβs research on legendary punter Don Scott
The importance of keeping an open mind
Alfieβs database
Where Alfie bets
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Cameron O'Brien of ReadyBet returns to take us through Saturday's Group 1 feature at Ascot, the Winterbottom Stakes. Cam gives us his rated prices on all the top hopes so that you can bet to value.
01:45 Quick review of the Railway Stakes
03:45 Winterbottom Stakes map
04:40 Vilana
05:40 Thisβll Testya
07:00 Rothfire
08:15 Elite Street
09:30 My Bella Mae
11:25 Paulele
12:30 The Astrologist
13:15 Red Can Man
14:55 Kissonallforcheeks
17:20 Summary of Camβs rated market
Tristan from TopSport joins us for all the latest... we talk the Spring Carnival, bookies increasing and decreasing turnover and the proliferation of free bets. Plus all of this week's big racing, the RLWC final and the FIFA World Cup.
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The Melbourne Cup Carnival is done but Cameron O'Brien of ReadyBet - former Champion Bets analyst - joins us to talk his other racing love: WA racing. The Group 1 races in Perth run over the next three weeks and we'll get Cameron to give us the lowdown on them. Today it's the Railway Stakes.
On The New Bookies Ring, we're speaking to a whole range of new, boutique and upcoming bookmakers who've taken their business online, and finding out what they have to offer us as punters.
Combet is a fixed odds betting market where the punters set the odds by auction. Sound strange? It's certainly different, but Jake Howard is giving it a go. Are we witnessing the birth of a new betting platform? Jake explains it.
Here it isβ¦ our mega preview of the 2022 Melbourne Cup! Get a preview on every runner plus tips from three top form analystsβ¦
Cameron OβBrien: Cup expert, former professional punter and bookmaker at ReadyBet.com.au [starts 03:45]
Luke Murrell: Expert form analyst, Director of Australian Bloodstock, owner and syndicator of 2014 Cup winner Protectionist [starts 34:15]
Trevor Lawson: Champion Bets analyst, ratings-based professional punter who has been betting on Melbourne racing full-time for 20 years [starts 54:00]
Timestamps:
[Horse / Cameron / Luke / Trev]
Intro / 03:45 / 34:15 / 54:00
1 Gold Trip / 07:05 / 36:50 / 56:10
2 Duais / 08:20 / 38:25 / 56;55
3 Knights Order / 09:10 / 39:00 / 57:45
4 Montefilia / 10:20 / 39:25 / 58:15
5 Numerian / 11:20 / 40:20 / 58:40
6 Without A Fight / 12:05 / 40:50 / 59:00
7 Camorra / 13:00 / 41:15 / 59:40
8 Deauville Legend / 13:40 / 41:35 / 1:00:15
9 Stockman / 15:35 / 42:40 / 1:01:55
10 Vow And Declare / 16:55 / 43:05 / 1:02:20
11 Young Werther / 17:45 / 43:35 / 1:02:45
12 Hoo Ya Mal / 18:35 / 43:50 / 1:03:35
13 Serpentine / 20:25 / 45:00 / 1:04:35
14 Daqiansweet Junior / 21:05 / 45:15 / 1:04:50
15 Grand Promenade / 21:20 / 45:30 / 1:05:20
16 Arapaho / 21:45 / 45:50 / 1:05:45
17 Emissary / 22:25 / 47:10 / 1:06:05
18 Lunar Flare / 23:20 / 47:50 / 1:06:55
19 Smokinβ Romans / 23:55 / 48:05 / 1:07:15
20 Tralee Rose / 25:15 / 48:40 / 1:08:00
21 Point Nepean / 26:20 / 49:10 / 1:08:20
22 High Emocean / 26:55 / 49:30 / 1:08:50
23 Interpretation / 27:35 / 49:50 / 1:09:15
24 Realm Of Flowers / 28:10 / 50:30 / 1:10:30
Summary & betting approach / 29:25 / 51:05 / 1:11:15
Tristan from TopSport joins us on the ever of Derby Day as we launch into the biggest week of the racing year!Β
We talk all the Derby Day Group 1 races plus the Golden Eagle, the Melbourne Cup and everything else happening this week.
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On the latest episode of the Cups Countdown, bookmaker Cameron O'Brien of ReadyBet gives us an update on the Melbourne Cup favourites and those that have run in the past week. We look at Deauville Legend, Loft, Montefilia, Gold Trip, Durston, Knightβs Order, Duais and Alegron.
Tristan from TopSport joins us once again as we discuss the wagering impact of Sydney's big wet, The Everest and the Spring Carnival.
We also get an update on TopSport's need to decrease betting turnover and current changes to the wider betting industry.
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On The New Bookies Ring, we're speaking to a whole range of new, boutique and upcoming bookmakers who've taken their business online, and finding out what they have to offer us as punters.
Swiftbet is a Victorian-based online bookie run by a few people with a long history in on-course bookmaking... and they're keen to keep that link as they go online. We speak to one of them, Anthony Jupp.
Episode 3 of our Cups Countdown and Cameron O'Brien of ReadyBet joins us once again for an update on the Caulfield and Melbourne Cup chances that ran on the weekend, including Smokinβ Romans, Hinged, Duais, Gold Trip, Montefilia, Inspirational Girl, Vow And Declare and Lunar Flare.
Tristan from TopSport joins us once again to discuss the betting fallout from Geelong's smashing of Sydney in the AFL Grand Final, as well as the markets for this week's NRL Grand Final.
We also discuss a number of changes TopSport has had to make to its product offers in the past week, why the changes are unavoidable in 2022 and why punters will feel it.Β
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Episode 2 of our Cups Countdown and Cameron O'Brien of ReadyBet joins us once again for the latest... the Melbourne Cup weights have been released so the picture has become a little bit clearer. Cameron runs us through his top chances at this stage... plus a roughie he's had an early nibble at!
Tristan Merlehan from TopSport joins ahead of an enormous weekend of racing and sport action! We've got Group 1 racing in Sydney and Melbourne, semi finals in the NRL and preliminary finals in the AFL. Plus we have the Brownlow and the NFL is back!
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Alfie joins us after ticking over the six month mark of running his Alpha Racing membership with Champion Bets. And what a ride it's been! Alfie has put a tough start behind him and has roared back with some stunning results over the past couple of months. He takes us through it all.
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Tristan Merlehan from TopSport joins us again and we get the bookies' update across everything that's going on: AFL, NRL, Group 1 racing this weekend and plenty more.
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Welcome to the first in a series of podcast episodes as we approach Australia's big handicaps: the Caulfield Cup and the Melbourne Cup. Cups expert Cameron O'Brien of ReadyBet joins us to discuss his standouts in the early markets... and he's got a tip for the Melbourne Cup that he's backed already!
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Tristan Merlehan from TopSport joins us again and we talk through all the current markets: AFL, NRL, Commonwealth Games betting and a big upcoming weekend of racing. We also talk about the long-term markets for the Spring's biggest races.
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Cameron O'Brien from ReadyBet joins us once again on the podcast.
Cameron takes us through his own form process and how that impacts the prices available at ReadyBet... has his form focus changed since becoming a bookie? When do they wind horses out and when can punters expect to find the best prices on ReadyBet?
Find ReadyBet at readybet.com.au or download the mobile app.
Cameron O'Brien from ReadyBet joins us once again on the podcast.
Having just gone through the process of becoming an online bookie, Cameron fills us in on the process and the five things you need: qualifications, experience, knowledge, service skills and a thick skin!
Find ReadyBet at readybet.com.au or download the mobile app.
Tristan Merlehan from TopSport joins us again and explains a quite incredible set of circumstances that would mean they have to decrease their betting turnover on racing. Plus we talk Origin, British Open and tennis.
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Cameron O'Brien from ReadyBet joins us once again on the podcast.
There are bookies that don't want you to win... and then there are bookies that will tolerate it when you win. But is ReadyBet a bookie that actually WANTS you to win?
Cameron is sending out plenty of info to ReadyBet punters to assist with their betting. We ask him what they get, and how helping punters works from the bookmaker's point of view.
On The New Bookies Ring, we're speaking to a whole range of new, boutique and upcoming bookmakers who've taken their business online, and finding out what they have to offer us as punters.
DaveBet is a little different... it's a very familiar bookmaker, but the business is being relaunched to make it easier and more attractive for the punter. Find out all about it...
Tristan from TopSport joins us again and explains why giving the punters less value is "the last thing" they want to do... but it's getting very difficult! We also talk State of Origin, Super Netball, racing and fixed odds versus tote products.
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Cameron recently left Champion Bets, teaming up with his cousin Mark Rhoden to launch online bookmaker ReadyBet. We get a quick wrap of recent results and how they've treated the bookies, and also ask about the different types of punters they deal with: Which punters are the smartest and the toughest to deal with? Are there any areas or sports that surprisingly attract a lot of smart punters?
Tax rates on betting are increasing again... Tristan from TopSport joins us to explain how it'll impact punters. We also talk Royal Ascot, World Cup qualification, Queensland Winter Racing, NRL, NBA Finals and US Open golf..
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Former Champion Bets analyst Cameron O'Brien is our guest... Cameron recently left Champion Bets, teaming up with his cousin Mark Rhoden to launch online bookmaker ReadyBet. It's far from a simple process, however... Cameron talks to us about becoming a bookmaker and the things that have surprised him.
There's a mountain of racing and sports action at the moment and Tristan from TopSport joins us to give us the bookie's view on it all. We talk the Queensland Racing Carnival, NRL, Origin, AFL, NBA Finals, Kambosis v Haney, French Open tennis and more!
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Tristan from TopSport joins us to talk NRL and AFL, the culmination of the Premier League season, PGA Championship, Group 1 racing in Adelaide and Brisbane and the betting on this week's federal election.
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Tristan from TopSport joins us to talk through this week at Warrnambool from the bookies' perspective. We also talk Group 1 racing in Adelaide plus AFL, NRL, NBA, NBL and popular fantasy-style betting markets.
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Tristan from TopSport updates us on all of this weekend's betting action, including a massive Day 2 of The Championships at Randwick, the US Masters, AFLW and NRLW Grand Finals and the Australian F1 Grand Prix.
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Andrew, the Data Scientist behind our AFL Tips membership in 2022, joins us to discuss how his betting apporach works, the four data models he uses and where his edge lies on the market.
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The AFL and NRL are back so footy betting is in full swing, and it's bigger than ever. So how does it compare to racing? Is it easier to win? We discuss with Tristan along with boxing, Supercars, IPL and all the latest racing news.
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The footy season is finally here and Tristan from TopSport joins us to talk Round 1 of the NRL, which the punters are absolutely launching into! Plus we get the punters vs bookies scoreboard for the Autumn Racing Carnival to dateΒ
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Champion Bets NRL guru Steve Green is back for another big season of footy, so we got him on to get his thoughts on how 2022 might play out. Steve's membership, NRL Tips, is now available at championbets.com.au
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On this week's episode of The Other Side, Tristan from TopSport gives us an insight into how the trading operation looks on a big, multiple Group 1 raceday like this Saturday... And what skills do you need to play a role?
Plus we check out all the market action for this weekend's five Group 1 races.
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The man behind our newest racing membership, Alpha Racing, tells us how he's made himself successful on the punt and what members can expect from his membership.
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Group 1 racing is back for Autumn and that means Cameron O'Brien's Key Race Insights membership is back too! Members get the lot and can bet on the big races like a pro for less than $5 per race. Today, Cameron takes us through what he's looking forward to this autumn...
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Tristan from TopSport joins us as things start to heat up again... the Super Bowl, one of the world's biggest betting events, is this week, plus Group 1 racing is returning as we head toward the Autumn Carnival in Melbourne and Sydney.
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Tristan from TopSport joins us to run through everything for a huge weekend including the Sunshine Coast Cup, Australia Stakes, Expressway Stakes, racing futures, Australian Open tennis, BBL final, NFL conference championships and more!
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On The New Bookies Ring, we're speaking to a whole range of new, boutique and upcoming bookmakers who've taken their business online, and finding out what they have to offer us as punters.
Our guest today is Mark Sampieri from RealBookie, a new brand that's run by a name that has been around bookmaking for decades! He tells us about the RealBookie difference.
We welcome Tristan from TopSport back for 2022, and he joins us from the Gold Coast where it's Magic Millions week! We talk about Saturday's major races (HUGE betting limits with TopSport) plus the BBL, Test cricket and the NFL playoffs.
The Other Side is brought to you by TopSport.
On The New Bookies Ring, we're speaking to a whole range of new, boutique and upcoming bookmakers who've taken their business online, and finding out what they have to offer us as punters.
Our guest today is Chris Reynolds from BoomBet, a bookie that's certainly anything but new! Chris tell us about BoomBet's unique approach to pricing horses and plenty more.
The rollercoaster Spring Racing Carnival is officially done, so who wound up in front? Tristan gives us the final score.
Plus we talk all things summer racing, Big Bash, Ashes and the 2021 year in review.
We're all punters. And we speak to a lot of other punters. On The Other Side podcast series we jump the fence and speak with Tristan Merlehan, Director at TopSport, to get an insight into modern-day bookmaking.
Our newest Champion Bets expert analyst, Mat Willoughby, joins us to launch his Cricket Betting Tips membership! We hear all about the new membership and get some tips from Mat for the upcoming Ashes series and Big Bash season.
The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport.
The annual Perth racing carnival is in full swing, but it remains a difficult area for the bookies to operate in... Tristan explains why.
Plus we get a final wrap-up of the Spring Carnival and have a chat about how market percentages work.
We're all punters. And we speak to a lot of other punters. On The Other Side podcast series we jump the fence and speak with Tristan Merlehan, Director at TopSport, to get an insight into modern-day bookmaking.
On The New Bookies Ring, we're speaking to a whole range of new, boutique and upcoming bookmakers who've taken their business online, and finding out what they have to offer us as punters.
Our guest today is Rod Cleary from VicBet, a Melbourne-based online bookie. We get his three reasons to bet with VicBet.
It was the biggest Melbourne Cup Carnival on record for the team at TopSport - we get all the wash-up on the winners and losers from Tristan.
We're all punters. And we speak to a lot of other punters. On The Other Side podcast series we jump the fence and speak with Tristan Merlehan, Director at TopSport, to get an insight into modern-day bookmaking.
On The New Bookies Ring, we're speaking to a whole range of new, boutique and upcoming bookmakers who've taken their business online, and finding out what they have to offer us as punters.
Our guest today is Nick Tedeschi from Southern Cross Bet, an online bookies based in Bathurst, New South Wales.
Expert and Melbourne Cup-winning owner and syndicator Luke Murrell returns for a full 2021 Melbourne Cup Preview. We get his thoughts on the race overall, each runner's chances, and the best way to approach the race as a punter.
The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport.
Welcome to a brand new podcast series on Betting 360: The New Bookies Ring.
We'll be speaking to a whole range of new, boutique and upcoming bookmakers who've taken their business online, and finding out what they have to offer us as punters.
Our first guest is Sydney rails and online bookmaker Dave Dwyer.
Caulfield Cup / Everest Day is obviously a very big one. How big? TopSport had the highest day of turnover in their history!
We talk all things Spring Carnival with Tristan including the dominance of Incentivise and betting without international raiders.Β
We're all punters. And we speak to a lot of other punters. On The Other Side podcast series we jump the fence and speak with Tristan Merlehan, Director at TopSport, to get an insight into modern-day bookmaking.
In the second episode of our 2021 Cups series with Luke Murrell, we explore the 2021 Caulfield Cup. We go through every runner in the field and get Luke's thoughts, as well as his opinion on the track and betting recommendations.
We also touch on Zaaki, the Cox Plate and The Everest.
The Spring Carnival is the battle ground and as Tristan tells us, the punters and bookies are toe-to-toe and trading blows.
Plus we wrap up the footy season with all the Grand Final betting news.
We're all punters. And we speak to a lot of other punters. On The Other Side podcast series we jump the fence and speak with Tristan Merlehan, Director at TopSport, to get an insight into modern-day bookmaking.
Luke Murrell, partner in Australian Bloodstock and Melbourne Cup-winning owner, joins us to talk about this Spring Carnival's biggest races.
Luke takes us through the changes to Melbourne Cup rules and the impact they're having on the field, his own thoughts on the current Cup contenders, and his hopes to win the Cox Plate!
The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport.
Things are heating up as we have Group 1 racing in both Melbourne and Sydney, NRL Semi Finals and what looks like being the biggest Brownlow ever, all on this weekend!
We're all punters. And we speak to a lot of other punters. On The Other Side podcast series we jump the fence and speak with Tristan Merlehan, Director at TopSport, to get an insight into modern-day bookmaking.
Andrew Rule, Herald Sun crime writer and host of the Life & Crimes podcast, joins us to talk about his new book CHANCE: Of grit and gamblers and the romance of the racing life.
Andrew shares stories of some of the betting ring's most famous (and infamous) names, massive plunges and huge wins.
The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport.
It was the Saturday from hell for the folks at TopSport. On top of a string of odds-on pops winning at Caulfield, the results didn't go their way at Kembla Grange and they also lost on the footy! Tristan takes us through it.
We're all punters. And we speak to a lot of other punters. On The Other Side podcast series we jump the fence and speak with Tristan Merlehan, Director at TopSport, to get an insight into modern-day bookmaking.
The start of the Spring Carnival is here and we've got two of the Champion Bets pro punters on the podcast - Cameron O'Brien and Trevor Lawson - to give us their insights into betting at the premier time of year.
The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport.
It comes around fast! We talk this week's Winx Stakes - the first Group 1 race of the season - plus the rest of the Spring Carnival. Has there been much futures action, and what is the impact on wagering of all these pop-up races?
Episode 15 of the Ultimate Form Guide: In this final episode of this series, we ask the pro punters and betting experts a single question: what are your top 3 tips for a punter wanting to profit from their betting?
The Ultimate Form Guide: we've gathered a group of the sharpest racing and betting minds to get their thoughts on many different aspects of form analysis and betting.
The Olympics bring a different set of challenges to bookmakers, with a huge number of sports - some very obscure - needing markets framed. Tristan from TopSport takes us through how they're dealing with it... the punters are on top early!
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?
The Ultimate Form Guide: we've gathered a group of the sharpest racing and betting minds to get their thoughts on many different aspects of form analysis and betting.
Episode 13 of the Ultimate Form Guide: we've talked bookmakers, but what about the Betfair Exchange? How do the pros use it? What can you learn from monitoring it? Do they lay, or are they strictly back punters?
The Ultimate Form Guide: we've gathered a group of the sharpest racing and betting minds to get their thoughts on many different aspects of form analysis and betting.
We heard from the pros on the Ultimate Form Guide podcast how TopSport take on the sharpest punters. Why? Doesn't it hurt financially? We ask Tristan these questions as he outlines the difference between the TopSport approach and that of other bookmakers. Plus Wimbledon, Euros, NBA Finals and Origin.
Episode 12 of the Ultimate Form Guide: which bookmaker is the best? Who do the pros best with and who offers the best prices? And what about bet types? Is it all about win betting, or is there money to be made elsewhere?
The Ultimate Form Guide: we've gathered a group of the sharpest racing and betting minds to get their thoughts on many different aspects of form analysis and betting.
Episode 11 of the Ultimate Form Guide: Is it better to bet early or late? We ask the pros this question as well as digging into their staking plans. How much do they bet?
The Ultimate Form Guide: we've gathered a group of the sharpest racing and betting minds to get their thoughts on many different aspects of form analysis and betting. Each episode focuses on an individual form, betting or racing topic, and you'll hear from all the experts regarding that topic.
We talk to Tristan from TopSport about how the betting markets look from the bookies' side. Today we talk the decline of each-way betting. What happened to it, and do any sharp punters still do it? Plus Origin, Euros, Wimbledon, Tour De France and winter racing.
Episode 10 of the Ultimate Form Guide: our panel of racing pros talk ratings and rated prices, often considered the cornerstone of a successful betting strategy.
The Ultimate Form Guide: we've gathered a group of the sharpest racing and betting minds to get their thoughts on many different aspects of form analysis and betting. Each episode focuses on an individual form, betting or racing topic, and you'll hear from all the experts regarding that topic.
Episode 9 of the Ultimate Form Guide: our panel of racing pros talk wet tracks. Do they bet on them or avoid them? What adjustments to they make?
The Ultimate Form Guide: we've gathered a group of the sharpest racing and betting minds to get their thoughts on many different aspects of form analysis and betting. Each episode focuses on an individual form, betting or racing topic, and you'll hear from all the experts regarding that topic.
We talk to Tristan from TopSport about how the betting markets look from the bookies' side. Today we chat about the Origin blowout result, putting together markets for a golf major, and whether there's any possibility of WA punters getting minimum bet limits any time soon.
Episode 8 of the Ultimate Form Guide: our panel of racing pros dig into trials. How much time do they spend on them and is there an edge in them?
The Ultimate Form Guide: we've gathered a group of the sharpest racing and betting minds to get their thoughts on many different aspects of form analysis and betting. Each episode focuses on an individual form, betting or racing topic, and you'll hear from all the experts regarding that topic.
In Episode 7 of the Ultimate Form Guide, the professionals talk about the importance of the trainer to a horse's success. How should you assess trainers and when should that impact a horse's rating? Does the market over value or under value trainers?
The Ultimate Form Guide: we've gathered a group of the sharpest racing and betting minds to get their thoughts on many different aspects of form analysis and betting. Each episode focuses on an individual form, betting or racing topic, and you'll hear from all the experts regarding that topic.
Betting volumes are up again as Victoria re-enters lockdown... we speak to Tristan from TopSport about the impact. We also look at how wild uncertainty is hurting NRL betting, plus French Open Tennis, NBA playoffs and the Queensland Racing Carnival.
In Episode 6, the professionals talk about just how important jockeys are to a horse's success. Can they lift an average horse to great heights? How should we assess them? How do you mix a jockey rating with your horse rating?
The Ultimate Form Guide: 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 focuses on an individual form, betting or racing topic, and you'll hear from all the experts regarding that topic.
Bookmaking is certainly not the most predictable business to be in... variance takes care of that! Today we talk to Tristan about how he handles that when things are going particularly well, or particularly badly. Plus we touch on NRL, AFL and Group 1 racing.
In Episode 5, the professionals talk about how much time they spend studying race replays, and what they're looking for. We also talk about track bias: is it a significant issue? Can you accurately adjust for it when betting and rating horses?
The Ultimate Form Guide: 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 focuses on an individual form, betting or racing topic, and you'll hear from all the experts regarding that topic.
In Episode 4, the professionals talk about one of the most contentious form issues: weight. How much does it matter and does the market underrate or overrate it?
The Ultimate Form Guide: 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 focuses on an individual form, betting or racing topic, and you'll hear from all the experts regarding that topic.
It's been a big week in racing with The Bool returning in all its glory... plus Racing Victoria have thrown punters a very big bone! Tristan from TopSport.com.au joined us to cap the week from the bookies' point of view.
In Episode 3, the professionals dive into the issue of class. How do they manage the class of horses and races, and how does that impact their form analysis?
The Ultimate Form Guide: 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 focuses on an individual form, betting or racing topic, and you'll hear from all the experts regarding that topic.
The Ultimate Form Guide: 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. But each episode will be focused not on an individual guest, but on an individual form, betting or racing topic. That way, you can hear from all the experts talk about each topic, together.
In Episode 2, we talk about the importance of speed and sectional times.
Punters love the Same Game Multi. On this week's episode of The Other Side, we talk to Tristan from TopSport about how it's helped deliver turnover on sport - particularly the NRL.
We also talk the wash-up from the US Masters plus boxing, AFL and racing.
It's a new Betting 360 Podcast project: The Ultimate Form Guide.
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. But each episode will be focused not on an individual guest, but on an individual form, betting or racing topic. That way, you can hear from all the experts talk about each topic, together.
In Episode 1, we meet the experts.
The Other Side: TopSport Podcast Episode 20... Tristan from TopSport joins us to talk about golf's biggest week and the huge betting interest attached to it. We also look at The Championships at Randwick this week... and the NRL punters that have the bookies crying poor!
The Other Side: TopSport Podcast Episode 19... Tristan from TopSport joins us to talk about a tough weekend for the bookies, the postponement of the Golden Slipper meeting and all the action from the return of the AFL and NRL.
Long-time Champion Bets analyst Brett joins us on the podcast to talk about the AFL 2021 season and his two memberships for this year: AFL Tips and AFL Specials. We hear about Brett's background in footy modelling and trading, plus any changes to his memberships for 2021.
The Other Side: TopSport Podcast Episode 18... Tristan from TopSport joins us to talk about long-priced Autumn Carnival winners, Golden Slipper betting, the start of the NRL season, calculating Same Game Multis and more!
Champion Bets rugby league expert Steve Green joins us on the Betting 360 Podcast to talk about his NRL 2021 Season Preview... just where will the competition go after a rollercoaster 2020?
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Spending his whole off-season on rugby league!
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The truncated pre-season⦠will it have an impact?
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2020 was very uneven β why that should revert to something more even in 2021
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Why the game will be faster once again
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The stars who had a down year in 2020β¦ will they rebound in 2021?
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The Newcastle Knightsβ hopes for this seasonβ¦ are they underrated?
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How will the Broncos go in 2021? A quick rise back up the ladder, or another painful year?
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How well-placed are the Storm to defend their title? What will be the income of Smithβs departure?
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The number of clubs losing senior players and leadersβ¦ whatβs the impact?
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The Panthers βlosing some shineβ in 2021
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Itβs tight at the top! The top 6 clubs versus the rest
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Steveβs mindset going into 2021
On this episode of The Other Side, we chat to Tristan from TopSport.com.au about the punters getting on top on Blue Diamond Stakes Day, the Australian Open, futures betting and the Jamie Kah factor.
Mark Sampieri has seen the lot, from working alongside his father Graeme - one of Australia's biggest rails bookmakers for decades - to taking the business online with RealBookie.com.au. He takes us through his bookmaking journey and the birth of RealBookie.
On this episode of The Other Side, Tristan from TopSport joins us to talk all things Super Bowl, futures betting, Australian Open tennis, women's sport and Group 1 racing.
The Victorian government has increased their betting tax from 8% to 10%. Tristan takes us through how the taxes work and why the increase could cost punters if other moves aren't made.
It's sales season in the racing world - our guest is Brad Spicer of Spicer Thoroughbreds, who has decades of experience in bloodstock management and buying yearlings. Is it similar to punting in terms of having a number of form factors? How has the industry changed in recent years? We asked Brad about this and more.
How do bookies deal with betting and tipping services? How big is the Magic Millions compared to other racing carnivals? Where is the early money going?
We discuss all this and more on the first episode of The Other Side for 2021...
On this episode of The Other Side, we chat with Tristan from TopSport about the crazy ride that 2020 took us all on, and how it's changed the betting and bookmaking scene. We also get his thoughts on cricket as the Big Bash kicks off, and his wishlist for betting in 2021...
On this episode of The Other Side, we chat with Tristan from TopSport about Saturday provincial racing, Group 1 racing in Perth, dealing with hot favourites in big races, the growth of greyhound racing, the Aussie summer of cricket... and more!
William Pike has long been hailed as the premier jockey in Western Australian racing, and has just returned from Melbourne where he had a fantastic Spring Carnival headlined by two Group 1 wins. Back in Perth on Saturday, he won another Group 1 with Inspirational Girl in the Railway Stakes.
Betting 360 is brought to you by TopSport.com.au, the leading Australian-owned and operated bookmaker.
On this episode of The Other Side, we chat with Tristan from TopSport about a range of topics at a very time for bookies! Tristan takes us through their results for the Melbourne Cup Carnival, how they dealt with the major TAB outage last weekend, and the enormous amount of turnover on the US election.
Luke Murrell of Australian Bloodstock has had many Melbourne Cup runners as an owner and syndicator, with the highlight being the 2014 winner Protectionist. Australian Bloodstock's two hopes in 2020 are Ashrun and Mustajeer.
In order to identify and source Cup runners, Luke does an enormous amount of international form analysis - which ensures he's well placed to judge the race. He gives us his thoughts on each runner and his betting approach.
On this episode of The Other Side, we chat with Tristan from TopSport about the upcoming Melbourne Cup Carnival: how it's shaping for the bookies, how they'll handle it and what the punters are already coming for. We also talk about the 'mega weekend' just gone, which featured the Manikato Stakes, Cox Plate, AFL Grand Final and NRL Grand Final.
Trainer Danny O'Brien has a heap of big-race wins to his name, including the big three of the Spring Carnival: the Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup. We chat to him about his chances in this spring's big races, including Russian Camelot in the Cox Plate. We also ask Danny about the day-to-day realities of managing a large stable and a large team across multiple locations.
Betting 360 is brought to you by TopSport.com.au.
Brett de Vine is General Manager Communications at the Australian Turf Club, which manages Sydney's four metropolitan racecourses. We chat to him about the evolution of the Sydney Spring Carnival and this week's fourth running of The Everest. We also talk about the management and performance of Sydney racetracks after a long and wet Sydney winter.
On the latest episode of The Other Side, we chat with Tristan from TopSport about how they handle their book different levels of racing, and how their successful clients bet - are all winning punters just win bettors, or are there long-term winners betting place, multis and exotics?
Bad beats. They're certainly not fun, but they're part of the game and happen to all punters, no matter what you're betting on. As a full-time professional punter who's been betting for many, many years, Steve Green has had his fair share and unfortunately, copped a shocker last week.
Bad beats can't be avoided so we got him on to talk about how to avoid them having an impact on your punting in the immediate and long-term future.
As a punter, Cameron O'Brien has had a lot of success in Group 1 races and other high-profile races. Why is this the case? We chat to Cameron about his approach to doing the form and why it seems to work well in Group 1 races.
The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport.
On the latest episode of The Other Side, we chat to Tristan from TopSport about spring majors markets, dealing with smart punters, and the impact of having so much sport happening at the one time.
Scott Kellen is the man behind NFL Tips at Champion Bets, and he's been analysting, handicapping and providing profitable bets on the NFL for almost 20 years. He joins us to talk about the new season, giving us his thoughts about how things might unfold, the impact of the pandemic, and the betting opportunities that might arise.
Sam Lyons is Racing Manager at Grand Syndicates, where the focus is on buying and racing moderately-priced, talented horses and having a lot of fun along the way. We talk to him about how the process works including the selection of horses and trainers, and the thrill of winning a Group 1 with Behemoth - the $6,000 horse that has now won $1.3 million!
On the latest episode of The Other Side, we talk racing with Tristan from topsport.com.au as we edge closer to the Spring Carnival. We also dig deeper into a major frustration for many punters: the dreaded deduction!
Champion Bets rugby league analyst Steve Green is well placed to record his fifth-straight winning betting season. He joins us to chat about the 2020 NRL season to date, how he sees the rest of the season unfolding, and his own shift to full-time professional punting.
On the latest episode of The Other Side, we talk to Tristan from topsport.com.au about the ongoing impact of COVID on racing turnover, and what the future may look like. We also look at betting in futures markets in this uncertain time, and the long-awaited return of the NBA.
Pete Roberts spent over a decade within AFL clubs as a full-time analyst and tech manager, ensuring players and coaches got the insights they needed to execute on game day. He joins us at the halfway point of a bizarre 2020 footy season to give us his thoughts, and provide some insights into how AFL clubs measure success internally - can we learn from that as fans, viewers and punters?
On this episode of The Other Side, we speak to Tristan from TopSport about the changes to racing markets in 2020. We touch on how markets are formed, the need to get money into markets quickly, and some further changes that racing could make to encourage turnover.
Champion Bets racing analyst Gareth Phillips joins us to discuss the changing nature of betting markets and where we find ourselves in 2020. After some recent significant changes to fixed-odds racing markets - including the departure of the biggest player - how has Gareth's betting changed?
Betting 360 is brought to you by TopSport - Australia's favourite bookmaker.
On this episode of The Other Side, we speak to Tristan from TopSport about how uncertainty is affecting footy punters, and how punters, bookies and racing bodies can all benefit from increased betting volumes.
Australian racing is a large and complex beast, and too often Tasmanian racing gets forgotten about by punters. There's a few very good reasons why that shouldn't be the case... we chat to Tassie local and keen punter Tristan Heffernan about why Tasmanian racing should be on your punting radar.
In the wake of the Royal Ascot Carnival last week, we're talking to Rory Flanagan - an Aussie punter who's main focus is UK racing. We speak to Rory about some of the major differences between Aussie and UK racing and why the British scene is a good option for Aussie punters.
On this episode of The Other Side, we speak to Tristan from TopSport about the impact of a shortened Queensland winter carnival, plus the return of the NRL, AFL and PGA Tour golf.
On this episode of The Other Side, we speak to Tristan from TopSport about the impact of COVID-19 on bookies, BetDogs.com.au, and what changes to the Spring Carnival may mean for a bookie... plus the return of the NRL!
Amid all the impacts that COVID-19 has had on racing and sport, Betfair volumes on Australian racing seem to have boomed. We get an update from Betfair Australia Senior Content Marketing Manager James McLoughlin.
Joe Lannutti is a professional greyhound punter who's been betting for a living and running a private membership service (with great success) for a number of years now.
He's joining Champion Bets to run the new Greyhounds HQ service, so we've got him on the podcast to introduce himself and give us a rundown of how he's become such a successful punter.
On this weekβs episode of Key Race Insights, Cameron previews one of South Australiaβs best races: The Group 1 Goodwood.
We also touch on the stunning performance of Russian Camelot in the Group 1 SA Derby, after Cameron tipped it on last week's episode.
Puntersβ advocate Richard Irvine joins us to discuss his proposal for a Punters Union that would represent the rights of punters. Richard tells us the why, how and where, and touches on some of the topics that will raised.
In this brand new podcast series, TopSport director Tristan Merlehan will give us an insight into how things work for those the other side of the punt: the bookmakers.
We kick things off with a chat about how early markets are framed, what drives fluctuations and how bookies balance their own opinion with what the market is telling them.
On this weekβs episode of Key Race Insights, Cameron previews the Group 1 SA Derby.
With thanks to everybodyβs favourite bookmaker, TopSport.
On this weekβs episode of Key Race Insights, Cameron previews one of South Australiaβs premier races: the Robert Sangster Stakes.
With thanks to everybodyβs favourite bookmaker, TopSport.
On this weekβs episode of Key Race Insights, Cameron previews the Group 3 Hawkesbury Gold Cup, which is being raced at Rosehill this year.
With thanks to everybodyβs favourite bookmaker, TopSport.
On this weekβs episode of Key Race Insights, Cameron previews the Group 1 All Aged Stakes at Randwick.
With thanks to everybodyβs favourite bookmaker, TopSport.
On this weekβs episode, Cameron previews what is shaping as the race of 2020: the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
With thanks to everybodyβs favourite bookmaker, TopSport.
Gareth Phillips is the newest Champion Bets racing analyst. In part 2 of our chat with Gareth, he takes us through the evolution of doing the form professionally over the past couple of decades.
On this weekβs episode, Cameron previews one of Australiaβs very best sprint races: the Group 1 TJ Smith Stakes. And the 2020 field is a cracker!
With thanks to everybodyβs favourite bookmaker, TopSport.
Gareth Phillips is the newest horse racing analyst at Champion Bets. We get the lowdown on his background in the game, which is extensive: he's spent decades betting for himself as well as working with betting syndicates and corporate bookmakers.
With thanks to TopSport.com.au, pro punter Cameron O'Brien takes us on an in-depth preview of this week's Group 2 Tulloch Stakes.
Pro punter Cameron O'Brien takes us on an in-depth preview of the world's richest two-year-old race: the Golden Slipper.
As everybody scrambles to make sense of the last minute changes to the 2020 AFL Season, we got AFL Tips analyst Brett on the line to share his views.
The Newmarket Handicap is one of Melbourne and Australiaβs premier sprint events, with a purse of $1.25 million and a storied history stretching back to 1874. Pro punter Cameron O'Brien dives into the 2020 edition.
Group 1 racing returns to Sydney this week and Cameron is previewing the feature event, the Chipping Norton Stakes.
After four straight wins by Winx, who'll capture this year's Chipping Norton?
New podcast series!
Each week Cameron O'Brien, the man behind the Champion Bets Key Race Insights service, will take us through one of the upcoming weekend's feature races.
We kick things off with the Group 1 Oakleigh Plate.
Rod Cleary from vicbet.com is a long-time Melbourne rails bookmaker who also operates online. He joins us to talk about the transition of the betting industry and changes he's seen in his time.
Dean Evans is a proven expert on two-year-old form, with his in-depth study of trials and jump-outs giving him a head start on the juveniles. Itβs seen him back multiple Blue Diamond, Golden Slipper and Magic Millions. He joins us to talk two-year-olds and preview the 2019 Blue Diamond Stakes.
The winner of three Melbourne Cups, four Caulfield Cups, two Cox Plates and over 100 Group 1 winners, he talks to us about his career and the preparation he puts in for raceday.
Australian Bloodstock's Luke Murrell has led in a Melbourne Cup winner (Protectionist in 2014) and has the early favourite this year in Red Cardinal. He's on the podcast to chat about the main chances for the 2017 Caulfield and Melbourne Cups.
South Australian form expert Aaron Barby talks about his background working with Australia's biggest punters. He also details the work he does in previewing and reviewing each meeting and the reasons why he focuses exclusively on SA racing.
Australia has it's first dedicated spread betting firm: PointsBet. Β We catch up with Chief Operating Officer Andrew Fahey to see what it's all about.
One of New Zealand racing's most successful punters, our Kiwi analyst Chris, he takes us through the approach that makes his tipping service so profitable.
Our Melbourne racing analyst has been on board with us for a year now. We review his results and state of punt in Victoria.
Victorian jockey Chris Symons joins us to talk racing, how he does the form and approaches a race, and his passion for helping racing to be the best it can be
Few people in Australia have more experience across the bookmaking industry than UBET's Gerard Daffy. Gerard Daffy joins us on the podcast to talk wagering: where it's at, where it's been and where it's going.
This week's guest is Jason Kerr, General Manager Racecourses at Melbourne Racing Club. Β The state of racetracks is an increasingly discussed factor in racing, so we spoke to Jason to get some information directly from somebody who works on tracks every day.
Brett is an experienced professional sports modeller and trader who heads up a βdiversified sports analytics organisationβ, and is the man behind the new Champion Bets NBA package