'I don't half get up for the big meetings at the big tracks - I get butterflies'
Professional punter Matt Williams answers our questions on all things betting
What is your strategy when studying form. Is there anything in particular you look out for?
I don’t tend to delve too deep in the form book these days, it’s more a case of refreshing what is already logged upstairs. If you are serious about anything, I find it’s human nature to put in the hours to form a base that will stand you in good stead for a lifetime, and that’s where I am with form. I make notes these days and use a tracker, something I never used to do, but they’re just reference points that help me suss what I want to do with certain horses, and it influences bet size etc.
You’ve specialised in using the Betfair exchange over the years. What are your three golden rules for in-running punting?
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