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Betfair Education events

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:25:18 +0000

The mission of the Betfair Education team is to travel far and wide to help punters make the most out of betting on Betfair. At Betfair, we have a genuine interest in wanting you to win - it's the only way you can pay us commission! So unlike a bookie, we invest in teaching you about how to use the site and better betting in general. Exchange betting isn't the simplest concept to grasp, but once you realise how much more there is on offer than with traditional bookies, you'll wonder how you ever bet without it!

The sessions are free and designed to be fun, informative and interactive - it's your chance to ask us questions and get the most out of your Betfair experience. It's not a sales session about Betfair - it's all about improving your betting education, and hopefully that means using Betfair even more. We will have several staff or Betfair Accredited Trainers in attendance so we can cater for all levels of punting prowess. For novices, your main aim might be to understand what laying is all about. An experienced customer might want to discuss betting software or how to get their bets on a bit faster during a horse race. Others may wish to bring along a friend to show them what they're missing. There will be something for everyone and we can split the group into novices and experienced punters if necessary.

Events are held all year round throughout the UK. We endeavour to get to distant regional centres (Newcastle, Plymouth, Scotland, Wales) once per year, with sessions in more populated areas such London, the Midlands and Yorkshire holding events more often.

Wexford

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:11:00 +0000

Records show that racing took place in the area as far back as the 1870s but the current set up and course date from the 1950s.

Tramore

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:08:13 +0000

Racing in the area was originally held on a nearby beach and records show meetings taking place since the 1780s.

Tralee

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:05:39 +0000

The town is famous for the 'Rose of Tralee' festival, but that beauty contest originally started off as a side-show to the racing festival.

Tipperary

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:01:29 +0000

If you think that race cancellations due to the weather are a pain, spare a thought for Tipperary racegoers in the early 1870s where the first meetings in the area were cancelled due to an outbreak of smallpox!

Thurles

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:29:36 +0000

Records show that a three-day festival took place here as far back as 1732, and the locality has a very strong racing tradition.

Sligo

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:27:20 +0000

Records show that racing has taken place in this area from at least the 1780s, but the current course dates back to the 1950s.

Roscommon

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:23:33 +0000

The British Army once had a base in Roscommon and they organised the first race here in the 1830s. However, race meetings only became a frequent event from the 1880s onwards.

Punchestown

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 17:20:41 +0000

If you want to annoy an Irishman, you should describe the Punchestown festival as 'Ireland's answer to Cheltenham'. I've heard that many times over the years but any Irishman who knows his racing however, will quickly quip back that the Punchestown festival pre-dates Cheltenham by 75 years!

Navan

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:50:15 +0000

The racecourse at Navan first opened in 1920, and was originally known as Proudstown Park.

Naas

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:54:23 +0000

Situated in County Kildare, Naas is a historic Irish town known as 'Nás Na Ríogh' in the Irish Language - meaning 'Meeting place of Kings'.

Listowel

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:47:44 +0000

The highlight of the year at Listowel is the week-long 'harvest' festival, usually held in mid-September.

Limerick

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:44:23 +0000

Racing has taken place in various parts of Limerick since 1790, but the present course was opened in October 2001 and boasts modern, comfortable facilities.

Leopardstown

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:34:30 +0000

Leopardstown hosts some of the biggest flat and jumps races on the Irish calendar, and opened its doors in 1888.

Laytown

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:29:50 +0000

Not all readers will be familiar with Laytown, despite the fact that racing has taken place there since 1876.