Sectional timing has finally become a thing in British racing having been a staple around the globe for - literally - decades. In this post, we'll explore what sectional timing is and, more to the point, for what it can be used in the racing and betting context. What is sectional timing? Sectional timing is, […]
How to Play the Tote Ten to Follow Competition You may have missed the announcements recently that a new team has taken over the UK tote. They have a progressive outlook and some exciting plans in train for the near future; but their first foray is the revival of a much missed old favourite, the […]
The 2019 Breeders' Cup returned to Santa Anita for the tenth time. Much of the preamble to the weekend was familiar, then, but this year there was a difference. A near palpable atmosphere of anxiety and introspection pervaded proceedings; and, in spite of forensic levels of veterinary scrutiny, BC36 was not to sail smoothly across […]
In the third part of Silly Question Friday, where the only silly questions are the ones you didn't ask, I cover your unknowns in relation to Geegeez Gold. Parts 1 and 2 can be found here. This is in a video format and covers, amongst other things: - Tips on using the Tracker tool - […]
Welcome to Part 2 of Silly Question Friday. If you missed Part 1, it's well worth a look and can be found here. In these Friday posts, I will respond to those long-term unanswered irritations you might have. Eyes down, look in, then... What do the values in IV and A/E actually stand for […]
Thank you so much for your headscratchers, and welcome to the very first Silly Question Friday article. In this and subsequent Friday posts, I will respond to those quandaries large and small which have been rattling around your craniums (crania?) unanswered. There is a vague 'subject matter' format, with this week's questions relating to RACING […]
It's York's Ebor meeting next week, with its smattering of Group 1 features as well as the first ever £1,000,000 handicap in British flat racing, attached naturally enough to the race which gives its name to the meeting (and which in turn was derived from the name, Eboracum, the Romans gave to a fort which […]
2019/20 Football Season Betting Preview As has become traditional, each season I share my long-term positions for the new footy campaign. And in this post I'll reveal the teams which carry my hopes - and cash - for 2019/20. Also, further down, you'll find details of the Geegeez Super League Fantasy Football competition for those […]
Report Angles is a very powerful element of Geegeez Gold. It enables users to see only those qualifiers from hand-picked reports they want to see, and it homes in on value bets time and time and time again. In this short video, I show you what Report Angles is; how to set it up for […]
I asked you last week for your thoughts on geegeez.co.uk and your betting in general. Almost 500 of you were kind enough to take a few minutes to reply, your responses forming the basis of what happens next on the site. So, what exactly were your responses? In what follows, I'll share much - but […]
It's been raining. Rather a lot. Those courses which have dodged the abandonment bullet are largely racing on heavy ground just now, and that presents a challenge for us punters because most horses have little or no form on such a testing surface. So how do we mitigate for this? Plan A for most is […]
Every year during late June, Royal Ascot showcases the very best of British - and, increasingly, global - racing. As well as the heritage, the social aspects and the racing, opportunities abound for colts to advertise their worth as potential stallions when their track careers are over. Curiously, perhaps, the leading Royal Ascot sire of […]
We've added some new features to Geegeez Gold, and updated some existing ones. The video below explains all, but here is a brief summary of what's new: - Added Weight For Age (WFA) consideration to ratings calculations (and updated existing ratings to reflect the WFA scale) - Added the ability to rate a race, and […]
I'm really pleased and excited to be able to announce some significant upgrades to Geegeez Gold today. They are: User notes and ratings Instant Expert inline form, and 'select a rating' *IV3* Draw feature The video below demonstrates how they work and, below that, I've copied sections from the User Guide for those who prefer […]
Colossus Bets Review / Demo Colossus Bets is a pool betting platform for wagering on UK and Irish racing as well as many other sports. It is much loved by geegeez.co.uk subscribers for its flexibility. Players on Colossus may syndicate, or crowdshare, their bets; they can cash out all or part of their bets; and […]
