Every time you look at a horse's form, ask: what was the ground? A poor run on the wrong ground tells you very little about how the horse will run on the right ground.
What's inside
- 01Why the going matters
- 02The going descriptions
- 03How the ground changes a race
- 04Finding a horse's best ground
- 05Clues for unproven horses
- 06Weather, watering and race-day changes
- 07Reading the ground on the day
- 08Staying in control
A look inside



8 chapters · worked examples · 10 pages
Questions
How do I get it?Straight after payment you get a download button. The book is also kept in your Betfan members area, and we email you a link.
Will it open on my phone?Yes. It's a PDF, so it opens on any phone, tablet or computer.
Is it for beginners?Yes. It's written in plain English with worked examples, and there's plenty in it for experienced punters too.
Will it make me money?No guide can promise that. Sport is unpredictable and losing runs happen to everyone. It shows you how to judge the odds properly, so each bet has a fairer chance of paying its way over time.

Back horses at the right price: odds, the bookmaker's cut, each-way, staking and a daily checklist.

Read a racecard properly: form figures, ratings, going, trip, draw, pace and a ten-minute method.

Each-way bets explained: place terms, the maths of the place part, Rule 4 and when each-way is value.
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