The Losing Combination: A Sharper Contrarian Betting System
Most horse racing systems hunt for winners—but what if the real edge lies in betting against the losers? The updated Losing Combination system does exactly that, refining its criteria to target horses with even weaker profiles. And the latest data suggests this approach has serious potential—especially for exchange layers.
How the System Works
The system now filters races using four key factors:
- Race Type: Only flat races included.
- Jockey Form: Riders with 50–100 rides in the past year and a win rate below 10%.
- Trainer Form:
- Trainers with 1–600 runners in the past year.
- A win rate below 9%.
- New Filter: At least 31 days since their last win (indicating a cold streak).
This tight criteria isolates horses with statistically poor chances—making them prime candidates for laying (betting against) on Betfair.
Performance Breakdown (9,311 Bets Over 8,043 Races)
- Win Rate: Just 3.74% (348 wins out of 9,311 bets).
- Loss to SP (Starting Price): -£4,554.30 (-48.91% ROI).
- Betfair Laying Profit: +£1,118.17 (0.14% ROI).
- Place Rate (BF): 16.07%.
- Max Odds Taken: 501.00 (showing some extreme outliers).
Key Takeaways
✅ Extremely Low Win Rate (3.74%) – Horses fitting this profile lose 96.26% of the time.
✅ Profitable on Betfair (When Laying) – A small but positive ROI suggests this could be a viable laying strategy.
⚠️ High Variance Risk – The occasional 500/1 winner can wipe out multiple smaller wins, so bankroll management is crucial.
🔍 Room for Optimization – Adjusting staking (e.g., proportional to odds) or adding race distance filters could improve consistency.
Final Verdict: Is This System Worth Using?
The Losing Combination shows promise—especially for Betfair layers. While the SP losses are steep, the 0.14% ROI on laying suggests that with disciplined staking and minor tweaks, this could become a reliable strategy.
Would you use this system? Or would you tweak it further—perhaps by filtering out extreme longshots? Let me know your thoughts!
(Data based on 8,043 flat races)
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