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SCIENCE

SCIENCE

Punters who physically lean in a tight finish found to have no impact on result: Study

Oct 29, 2026

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1 min read

Punters who physically lean in a tight finish found to have no impact on result: Study

In findings expected to come as a shock to some punters, leaning to one side while watching a tight finish has no influence on the result of a race.

Ray Finkle
Ray Finkle

SCIENCE

Scientists stunned by levels of optimism in first-time racehorse owners' group chat

Oct 1, 2026

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1 min read

Scientists stunned by levels of optimism in first-time racehorse owners' group chat

A groundbreaking study has found dangerously high levels of optimism in the WhatsApp group of a bunch of first-time horse owners.

James Whitetail
James Whitetail

SCIENCE

Report: More punters abandoning actual form in favour of ‘race shape’

Sep 3, 2026

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1 min read

Report: More punters abandoning actual form in favour of ‘race shape’

Traditional form analysis is quietly being replaced by confident guesswork and geometric ‘vibes’, a landmark study has found.

James Whitetail
James Whitetail

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