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 Saturday …

PUNTERS LAYS

NICK HLUCHANIUK 

RANDWICK – Race 4 No. 1 – Cascadian @ $3.20

A small field might help him here, turning it into a sit and sprint. Still, I think he’s a bit short here and have Numerian as the main danger to the favourite. Cascadian did run second to Zaaki in the Mackinnon Stakes over this trip last spring, but was well held behind Duais in the Australian Cup in the autumn. His two runs this campaign hav been solid, but not sure he’s quite at his best and is a risk over a testing 2000m. 

BET NOW: Race 4 at RandwickJAMES LAMB

Flemington R9 No. 1 – Mr Maestro @ $4.40

It was hard to find a lay on this card given the shorties Visinari (R2) and Giga Kick (R5) both look really hard to beat. I settled on Mr Maestro in the final event, a 1.75L last-start winner over the Flemington 1800m. He tackles the same route here, against similar opposition, but goes from a Heavy 10 to a Good 4. His starting price was $5.50 last start, against Major Beel at $2.05. Here it’s $4.40 versus $7.50, which seems a touch extreme back on a much firmer surface.

BET NOW: Race 9 at Flemington

TOM BIDDINGTON

MORPHETTVILLE PARKS – Race 9 No. 4 – Stadium Of Light @ $2.35

Has flashed ability in his three starts but is yet to register a win and has to overcome the outside alley. Might be happy to take $2.35 in a maiden but not here.

BET NOW: Race 9 at Morphettville

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.

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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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