Maiden races can be some of the most unpredictable races in horse racing.

Many of the favourites in these races are unproven horses.

They might look strong on paper… but the reality is there’s often very little race data behind them.

That uncertainty is exactly why some Betfair traders look for opportunities to lay the favourite in maiden races.

In my latest video I break down a Maiden Lay The Favourite Betfair trading strategy for 2026, including:

• Why maiden races behave differently
• Why favourites can be overestimated
• How traders approach these races

You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/WUdoK11W9pg

Or listen to the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2513529/episodes/18834735

Not a member yet? If not and you want to analyse racing markets quickly and identify potential trading opportunities, that’s exactly what LightSpeed Stats was built for.

You can check it out here: https://lightspeedstats.com/signup/

Martin

PS: If you are a football member ask about your discount to the horses!