This is to follow on from a thread I started which was closed down by Management.

( That should get the flags flying ) But their is no need to worry. My wording in my other thread may have appeared to be insensitive to some, but that is not what was intended.

Basically, what I wanted to discuss is what is your main reason for using betting systems or staking plans or using part system and part personal selection.

I have my reasons, as silly as they are, and I am financially better off by going that way ( eg, I am losing less, in a more disciplined manner )

So, with Management's approval, I hope we can continue on with this thread as it will help me and hopefully others.

Star

I will try and keep this on track.

For me it is a way to understand why i do what i do, why i selected that horse.

To be honest i think we all follow some sort of system if we didn't then whats the point, you are better off just asking a crowd what they like and backing that one.

even that is a system of sorts.

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Hi Star (nice moniker - I hope you can back it up ).

The reason I try and use systems is that I am absolutely hopeless in trying to pick a winner to back or a loser to lay. I've tried and am still trying all sorts of systems but to really no avail.

Horse race trading on Betfair is my only real forte but you get sick of doing that every weekend. I build up my bank trading and then lose it all system chasing.

Well, that's my story in briefs.

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A good start to this thread - let's hope it continues.

For me it's discipline. Rather than get swamped by endless and sometimes confusing information I can start with the basic information, apply some simple rules and get to the endpoint - a potential winner!

Yep.

I use it on a few forums. Thehfirst one was where hubris was more important than substance, so its stuck.

But, in reality at punting, I suck. Well, especially over the last few years. I alway s had a treble on the weekend for years and years. When i got one it always paid overs, so I guessed I was always in front.

But over the last few years the dividends were rubbish and most imes I was better off backing all up.

I can remember many years ago when 4Tab had the manager of UniTab on every Saturday and one morning they were discussing the pool takes and the Manager said on the annual figures the Treble Pool was down but we all know the rerason for that and the announcer agreed.

Obviously all were in on it but me. Still do not know why, except the dividends are not what they used to be.

Star

Tell me the reason so I can know as well

Hi Star.

The way I see it, developing a system or systematic way of doing anything is a convenient way for the human brain to...

1. conserve energy
2. organise and apply thoughts, theories (hunches?)
3. produce desired results or outcomes on a more consistent basis

Whether that be selecting horses to win a race or do the washing up.
What might be a tad more interesting than the above is to get a feel for where your thoughts are on this.
You have indicated the following in your 1st post here, which I find quite interesting..

I have my reasons, as silly as they are, and I am financially better off by going that way ( eg, I am losing less, in a more disciplined manner )

Would be interesting to see you elaborate further on your main reasons for using betting systems or staking plans.

Cheers LG

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Interesting questions LG. I will take up that opportunity, but it will have to be tomorrow.

Star.