The things an in-running player must have !!

Carrying on yesterday's theme here are some other crucial attributes for a successful IR player....

• Fast reactions - be ready to take any opportunities that may present themselves. This is especially true if you are playing on SIS and you want to take advantage of anything that happens before other viewers may have seen it. However, it is also applicable if you are watching on a level playing field of bbc and c4 pictures. On Saturday I spotted a horse being pulled up and managed to get some 'free money'( six clicks ).It is the fastest finger first on these occasions!! There are sites where you can test your reaction speed so have a look on google and see if you have what it takes! try this site http://mindbluff.com/reaction.htm
• Balls of steel..... on races where you have a strong opinion, try to get the maximum out of it. If you think a horse will definitely win or definitely not win have plenty of clicks! Make sure you're certain though :-)
• Patience.... I look for opportunities in every race but if nothing comes to light I will not have a bet, or sometimes i will just claim a small win, just a few pounds maybe to pay for the guiness after racing !
• Be prepared - Have pen and paper ready, mark your racing paper etc. Have a look at each race and have an idea of what may happen ie: which horse will set the pace, which horse will be help up, which horse is a bad jumper...etc etc, anything that may help you during the race basically. I have seen a lot of new players came to highgate office completely unprepared and with the notion of fast pictuers alone will make them loads of money !! needless to say, their money ended up in others players' accounts.
• Luck.... It is better born lucky then born rich !!!! so they say...