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, who's 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.
Trevor Donaldson isn't your typical voice in the breeding world - and that's exactly why you'll 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 horse's 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
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. ----------------------------------------- Think. Is this a bet you really want to have? -----------------------------------
Meet Nick Aubrey — 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 horse's full performance potential. Along the way, he unpacks concepts like the “paradox of odds” 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 – 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. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
We're joined by David Pfundt – 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. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
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. The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
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. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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. The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
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. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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. The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
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. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
Gareth, Alfie and Trevor reflect on their punting year, the adjustments they've 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. This episode of the Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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. This episode of the Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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. This episode of the Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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/ This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
Racing analyst, punter and syndicator Luke Murrell joins us for an early look at the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups. This episode of the Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport.
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. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----
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. ----
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 This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----------------------------------------- Think. Is this a bet you really want to place? -----------------------------------------
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 This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. ----------------------------------------- Think. Is this a bet you really want to place? -----------------------------------------
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 Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
Tristan Merlehan discusses The Championships, some good news from Queensland, footy betting in 2024 and all the latest wagering news. This podcast is brought to you by TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
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. The Other Side is brought to you TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to have?
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. This episode is brought to you by TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
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. The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
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. The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
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. The Other Side is brought to you TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to have?
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. The Other Side is brought to you TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to have?
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. The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
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. The Other Side is brought to you TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to have?
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. The Betting 360 Podcast is brought to you by TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to place?
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! The Other Side is brought to you TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to have?
We discuss the latest with Tristan Merlehan from TopSport... WA racing carnival – 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 The Other Side is brought to you TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to have?
We discuss the latest with Tristan Merlehan from TopSport... Who won the Spring Carnival? Bookies or punters? The extended Spring Carnival – 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 The Other Side is brought to you TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to have?
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. Think. Is this a bet you really want to have?
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 Imperatriz's connections choosing not to run in The Everest Early betting on the Melbourne Cup Cricket World Cup The Other Side is brought to you TopSport. Think. Is this a bet you really want to have?
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.
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