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The Curse of the Favourite: Why Backing the Market Leader Might Be Your Biggest Mistake

theturtle
23 Aug 2025
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- Betting
- BetTurtle
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Every race has a favourite and backing it could be the quickest way to drain your betting balance.

Since 2021, favourites win 31% of the time on average.

The stats appear decent until you consider the following;

- Two out of three favourites lose.

- Backing £10 on every favourite since 2021 would have resulted in a £44,209 loss.

- The bookies know this and price favourites to make sure of it.

This article provides insights into why the favourite is not always the best bet and what to do instead.

Introducing BetTurtle Quick Settings

theturtle
9 Aug 2025
- Basics
- BetTurtle

No digging through complicated menus — just hit Quick Settings and instantly tailor your racecards. You can toggle dozens of display options with a single click, from enabling Dark Mode for low-light viewing to adding Charts, Icons, and detailed performance notes.

Want more visuals? Switch on Popup Icons for trainers, jockeys, horse types, and even first handicap runners. Prefer cleaner cards? Disable anything you don’t use and keep your view minimal.

Your Race, Your Rules - The Most Flexible Racecard In UK and Ireland Horse Racing

theturtle
9 Aug 2025
- Basics
- Betting
- BetTurtle
- Form Study
- Statistics

If you’ve ever thought, “I wish racecards just showed me what I need, the way I want to see it”, BetTurtle is your answer.

We’ve built the most flexible racecards in UK horse racing, designed to give you the power to customise, personalise, and ultimately, bet smarter.

Because when it’s your race, it should be your rules.

How to Bet Like a Professional Gambler

theturtle
7 Aug 2025
- Basics
- Betting
- BetTurtle
- Form Study
- Professional Gambling
- Professional Betting Techniques

Betting on horse racing can be a thrilling, strategic and even profitable pursuit. But while most punters rely on luck, gut feeling or tips from TV pundits, professional gamblers approach the game with discipline, data, and long-term thinking. This guide breaks down how the pros do it—step by step—so you can learn to think, act and bet like a professional.

The Definitive Beginners' Guide to Horse Racing

theturtle
7 Aug 2025
- Basics
- Betting
- Form Study
- Statistics

Horse racing is a sport of speed, strategy and spectacle. From the roaring crowds at Cheltenham to the regal elegance of Royal Ascot, the thrill of the turf has captivated audiences for centuries. But for the uninitiated, the world of racing can feel like a maze of jargon, odds and unspoken etiquette. This guide is your gateway into the sport, breaking down what you need to know to enjoy, understand and even have a flutter on the races.

BetTurtle Blog

The Curse of the Favourite: Why Backing the Market Leader Might Be Your Biggest Mistake

Introducing BetTurtle Quick Settings

Your Race, Your Rules - The Most Flexible Racecard In UK and Ireland Horse Racing

How to Bet Like a Professional Gambler

The Definitive Beginners' Guide to Horse Racing

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