The Single Most Important Factor For Punters There are many factors which punters have to taken into account when analysing any horse race. Track, track conditions, form, barriers, jockeys, trainers, plus many many others we will cover in other articles. However before you commence form analysis, there is one basic tool which will assist immeasurably in making your punting endeavours successful. Simply record every bet. You can record your investments any way that you wish, an excel spreadsheet or word document, a hand written book, an A4 notepad, or even using one single betting account for every investment. Whichever way you choose, ensure the records are legible, include all details of each bet ie, horse name, venue, outlay, return, and keep a running total of profit/loss. There are several benefits of recording every bet. • You can easily see whether you are winning or losing. • It will make refining your selection process much easier, you can refer to each losing bet then alter the process so any minor mistakes are not repeated. • Punters get a real buzz from seeing a profitable leger, it adds confidence to your punting. Be honest to yourself, avoid removing losing bets or adding winning bets. That is only fooling yourself anf giving you a false sense of security. So get the basics right before you start, organise yourself, record every bet. It will make the journey more enjoyable.