Punting advice on laying a runner

[Frosty]

Guys,

Just after some advice cos I'm not 100% sure how the system works when it comes to laying a runner in a race.

Can you lay any horse/dog in any race? How are the odds determined?

There is a story behind this;

On SAFM at the moment Hamish and Andy have a show and they've bought a greyhound called Fred Bassett. It ran at Sandown last Thursday Night I believe and because of the popularity of the show every man and his dog had money on it and it was a short priced favourite despite never having run before. It was in Box 1 and started OK but ended up running out of gas and coming last. As a popularity stunt they are taking the dog to Albion Park this thursday Night so the QLD fans get a look at it. No doubt every man and his dog will jump on it again and I'm thinking if it couldn't win at it's first race start from box 1 in Melbourne then it probably won't win whatever it's box draw is at it's 2nd race having to travel as well. I think laying this dog would be a good bet but I'm not sure how to go about placing the bet.

P.S. All the talk of laying animals is in no way any form of beastiality.

Cheers

[Punk Rooster]

Guys,

Just after some advice cos I'm not 100% sure how the system works when it comes to laying a runner in a race.

Can you lay any horse/dog in any race? How are the odds determined?

Say the TAB is offering $3, & you want to lay it, you might offer $3.50
Whatever the price is, you are offering a better price, because you want to lay it (take it on).
Trouble is, I doubt you'll find too many mug punters on Betfair (all the moron money will be bet in pubs/on track)

[Dutchy]

sounds interesting Frosty - dunno if the Betfair punters will be that dumb though, worth a look but.

do you have a betfair account? (if not key this referral code in NM3KYJ3PJ and we will both get free bets!)

once you have a betfair account you can either back or lay depending on what others are prepared to offer - so basically you match other peoples bets - theres a demo on the website if unsure...feel free to ask any questions you have...cheers

[Dutchy]

also you cant bet on dog or trot races in Victoria for some reason - dunno why as you can bet/lay on the races

[another grub]

worth putting in an offer..... to see what happens.
Dutchy betfair should employ u to explain how to bet with them.... do u have that answer saved... u should by now. 1800 BET FAIR ....gets u directly to dutchy.... lol

[Frosty]

Just to see if I've understood this then for the AFL 2007 GF winner Geelong are showing 14 and $3 to back and 18 and $18 to lay.

So if I take Geelong as a lay to not win the GF I'm betting $18 to $306 that they won't make it? Is that right?

Likewise, if I tip them to win the GF I'm wagering $3 to $39 for that to happen.

I hope I've understood this...........

[Dutchy]

Just to see if I've understood this then for the AFL 2007 GF winner Geelong are showing 14 and $3 to back and 18 and $18 to lay.

So if I take Geelong as a lay to not win the GF I'm betting $18 to $306 that they won't make it? Is that right?

Likewise, if I tip them to win the GF I'm wagering $3 to $39 for that to happen.

I hope I've understood this...........

its saying that you can back them at $14- (you can invest $3 at that price - thats the smaller number under the price)

same for laying - you can lay them for $18- (up to $18 at that price)

Minimum bet is $6-00 - so you dont have the lay the full $18- its just $18 is available at that price - hope this makes sense

[mighty_tiger_79]

TAMSYN LEWIS is a chance for the BAY SHEFF i might LAY her

[another grub]

My lays lately have taken 2 minutes.... Mrs Grub is dissapointed.... I have to try that spray stuff....anyone got any advise????? I try to think about the punt the next day or whats on TV when we are doing it but it doesnt help.... 2 mins and its all over....exactly the same time as it takes to run the McKinnon Stks.

[Punk Rooster]

My lays lately have taken 2 minutes.... Mrs Grub is dissapointed.... I have to try that spray stuff....anyone got any advise????? I try to think about the punt the next day or whats on TV when we are doing it but it doesnt help.... 2 mins and its all over....exactly the same time as it takes to run the McKinnon Stks.

Who wants to go for more than 2 mins- you or her?
I suggest it's her problem- explain it's a natural hunter-gatherer instinct to "hit & run", as that way the beer doesn't get warm, & you won't miss any races!

[Dutchy]

hope you blokes didnt lay Fred - it won!

at one stage someone offered $14- on BF - that got taken before I could grab it - fool!!! paid $3.40 on PUNI

[Frosty]

Didn't bet either way on it in the end cos I was too indecisive - oh well, it's coming to Adelaide next week.

Maybe Dangle Park will get a record crowd