Finding winners is a critical component of punting and a big part of that process is identifying which horses can and can’t win.

Putting a line through a horse not only helps narrow down the field, but it also presents punters with an opportunity to turn a profit on that runner courtesy of Lay Betting – which basically means backing a horse to lose the race.

Betfair is the only wagering platform in Australia that offers punters access to this unique Betting strategy.

Lay betting is just one of the unique benefits that Betfair offers punters – put these tips to work and enjoy better odds on racing and sport.

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Here are the horses our tipsters are keen to take on this weekend👇

PUNTERS LAYS

NICK HLUCHANIUK

ROSEHILL – Race 7, No. 8 – Espiona @ $4.40

I could certainly end up with egg on my face here, as I wouldn’t be shocked if she came out and blew them away. However, I’m prepared to risk Espiona at the price in the Golden Pendant. She failed to let down as expected in the Sheraco Stakes, wanting to lay in on that occasion. She’s also drawn right out. While she’s been effective being ridden cold, she’s likely to be a couple of pairs further back than her ideal position. Against a good field, she’ll be left with a fair bit of work to do.

BET NOW: Race 7 at Rosehill

TOM BIDDINGTON

MORPHETTVILLE PARKS – Race 6, No. 10 – Daring Move @ $3.90

The mare had everything go right when prevailing last start and this is a tougher assignment. She didn’t go around a runner there but has drawn barrier 11 here and would need everything to go right again. Reckon the $3.90 is unders.

BET NOW: Race 6 at Morphettville

JAMES LAMB

SANDOWN HILLSIDE (SUNDAY) – Race 1, No. 5 Cap De Joie @ $3.40

This horse looks promising and it’s dangerous to take on anything from the astute Nick Ryan stable, but Cap De Joie is likely to settle a mile off the leaders here from the carpark draw. Last start he came from near-last to score over 1600m at Bendigo but that was on a Heavy 8. He drops in distance here and strikes a firmer surface, so it might be harder to peg back the leaders.

BET NOW: Race 1 at Sandown

BETFAIR LAYS

For more in-depth chat about lay betting check out the latest episode of Lay Back with Betfair – a weekly program that sees the Betfair’ experts debate which horses they’re keen to Back and Lay for the upcoming weekend’s racing.

LAY BACK WITH BETFAIR: LAY BETTING

PRO LAYS HUB

Don’t miss out on the weekly Pro Lays, which sees a host of expert analysts offer up their Lay tips for the midweek meeting. Tips will usually lob late on Wednesday morning so make sure to hit up the Pro Lays hub before the action gets underway

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