A Q and A with the Man behind Tipping Central
A Q and A with the Man behind Tipping Central
Hi Liam, and many thanks for joining us this month. First off would you start by telling our readers a little about yourself and your background?
Hi All, my name is Liam and I have been on a fair journey since starting to bet professionally on and off for around the last 8 years. The journey has meant I have managed to work with some amazing groups and create some amazing groups myself along the way.
Ever since I could imagine I have had a fascination with horse racing and would regularly spend time when younger watching on TV or going to any course I could get near. The thrill of that run to the line could keep you awake for weeks!
Would you say that you have a “typical” working day, and how would you describe it?
Yeah, I have a very typical working day, which starts around 7am to begin my 1 hour commute to work, which is usually when I pour over my research from the night before. I am then sat at a desk all day and come home to watch sports and replay all races from the day to catch up on notable runs. Which then ends the day with around 3 hours of research for the next day before doing the same the next day.
What do you think of the world of sports tipping in general and what do you think people are in search of when it comes to their hunt for a successful tipster?
The Tipping scene can be a crazy place sometimes. You will have the small percentage of Tipsters who are by the book and upfront, you will then have the large core trying to catch a quick buck and it can leave a lot of punters out of pocket.
I think ultimately people are looking for a successful tipster in terms of points return however it’s clear that Social Media is taking over and if you have a platform people will join if they can put a name to the face. Which maybe is the downfall of modern technology.
Do you regularly bet yourself? What style of approach do you take to your betting? What do you think of staking plans, loss retrieval systems etc.?
Yeah, I bet on every selection posted and any that I like after the cutoff point. My approach is very sensible, I only bet on horses that I'm confident on or have heard word for. This does mean I can miss out on a lot of ‘maybe’ horses; however, I would much rather be annoyed at myself than anyone else. Staking plans are key to ensure that you ride those highs and lows without being destroyed by over staking. It's that little insurance blanket that is often overlooked.
What attracted you to the world of horse racing and what do you enjoy most about the sport?
The thrill of the race and the sheer number of outcomes are possible race by race. I am very much a jumps lover, if you can find a horse that jumps beautifully, it is a privilege to watch a race and just see a flawless round of jumping even if that means they come up short.
Something about a beast jumping fences without any hesitation is just amazing to see.
What led you into the world of racing tipsters and what do you feel you can offer racing enthusiasts and punters that other tipsters can’t?
I started out posting in other tipster groups as a normal punter and soon gained traction from members who were keen to get my tips. This gave me the confidence to start taking it that little bit more seriously and start co-owning groups to start with till I built a name for myself.
I think I can offer potential members a place where you can sit back and feel comfortable that no stone has been left unturned to gain that small % advantage over the rest of the market.
My tips are a perfect blend between knowledge and info which I believe together is better than any service out there and my points back it up!
What traits do you think a good racing tipster should possess and what do you think the average punter is looking for from a tipping service?
It's a little left field but the biggest one is calmness, there is a lot of factors and buzz around each race and its important a tipster can block this out and really dive deep into the race to form their own opinion.
The average punter is out there for profit and profit only, which is #1 but they are quickly understanding the overall experience and understanding brings a lot to a service.
New and old punters alike can struggle to make a success of their betting. If you could give them just one piece of advice to improve their profitability, what would it be?
One thing I have done since day one and will continue to do is, when I'm researching each race, I ensure I can't see the odds of the horses. It’s very easy to get sidetracked by a horse because it is 2/1 over if that horse was 15/1.
Odds ultimately mean nothing, take a deeper delve into the horse as a whole. Previous races, who has it beat or been beaten by, course form, does it like the ground and much more. But just don't get bogged down by the price of a horse.
What would you consider to be a highlight of your racing experience to date? Do you have any personal racing / betting experiences which when reflecting brings a smile, or for that matter any which bring a grimace; you can share with our readers?
Honestly, I created a real affinity with some horses and it brought a big smile to my face watching them run Win or Lose. That's what horse racing brings, it allows you to get attached to a horse win or lose. I'm sure most people reading if I said what Win did you enjoy the most, you would begin thinking and smiling at the ride and how it won. It’s something you often can't get in other sports. The worst ones are when you see a bad fall etc, it can really ruin a good day etc.
The current racing format seems to be heading towards many races with mediocre quality races. How would you suggest readers navigate the multitude of small field races we have been seeing recently? Avoidance or do they have a part to play in our betting portfolios?
Ultimately the racing is going to go through peaks and troughs be that field size or quality of runners. The best idea in small field races is to treat it like any other race, size of field doesn't matter, research will point you to a horse or not no matter the race.
A major factor is ensuring your selection if you do back it runs well in small fields, sometimes horses can get a little bored with little going on around them so it's a key aspect to watch out for.
What about the gambling industry, is there anything you like to see changed there? Many website forums are full of criticisms of the bookmakers and their treatment of their customers. Is this something you have an opinion on?
Guess the main grump everyone has and it's very valid is the bookies reluctance to allow winning bettors to keep accounts. Often an account will get banned or restricted if you gain an edge on the bookie but they are quick to shove promo after promo down your throat when you are down.
It's a one way street and the punter is the only one losing out.
What do you do to relax and unwind? What interests have you outside the world of horse racing?
My other love is football, if I'm not watching I'm playing. It's just the competitive nature that draws me to the sport.
Thanks all for reading and don't forget to keep your head down and pick out that winner!
