Betfair Break To Egypt! Absolutely Scorching…

Evening all,

Apologies for the delay in updates; I’ve been tied up with a lot going on lately. Busy, but enjoyable!

Last week I took an all-inclusive 5-star break to Sharm El Sheikh with the new Mrs, courtesy of my Betfair success this year. Without trading, neither of us would have been able to go, so it felt like a great milestone.

It was easily the best holiday I’ve had so far. Plenty to do, and even in October it was 35 degrees!

The break has done me a lot of good. I’ve come back to the markets feeling calmer. Before I left, I think I was getting a bit ahead of myself – still buzzing from the profits through the summer. It’s hard to believe sometimes, going from making small amounts to what I consider huge sums in such a short space of time. Then comes the difficult bit: slowing down, staying disciplined and holding on to profits. It’s not just about winning, it’s about not giving it back.

It’s easy to forget about “potential” profit too. You know the feeling… trade a race, make £20, push a little harder for £30 or £40 before the off, and end up blowing £15 of the £20 you already had. Little tweaks and avoiding those situations can make a big difference to the overall day. The markets feel a bit skittish at this time of year. Maybe I need to focus on building some alternative edges.

In future, I might plan short breaks around this time, although having more strings to my bow is important. Winter racing can easily get snowed off, and trading other sports could be a good idea.

I’m glad I chose a week in October, as the markets have felt poor lately. I’d say they’re on par with January and February from earlier this year. That should change when the jumps season gets going properly. Before we know it, Christmas and the King George will be here. I’m really looking forward to that.

Now the only question is… where next?