Market Tracking: Real-Time Odds Intelligence
Monitor Betfair markets and identify value opportunities with AI-powered tracking
The Betfair Exchange is the world's largest betting exchange, with £millions traded on every UK race. Understanding market movements is crucial for profitable betting.
Race-AI's market tracking feature monitors every price change across win and place markets, alerting you to steamers, drifters, and value opportunities in real-time.
What is Market Tracking?
Race-AI's market tracking monitors live Betfair odds from first prices (usually 9am) until race start, recording every price movement for every runner.
Tracked Metrics:
- • Opening Price: First available Betfair odds
- • Current Price: Live odds right now
- • % Change: Movement from open to current
- • Volume Traded: Money matched on runner
- • Market Trend: Steam (shortening) or Drift (lengthening)
This data helps you identify which horses are attracting smart money (steamers) and which are being abandoned (drifters).
Steamers vs Drifters: What They Mean
Steamers (Price Shortening)
When a horse's odds shorten significantly (e.g., 5.0 → 3.0), it means heavy betting volume. Often due to:
- Insider knowledge (stable confidence)
- Media tips (Racing Post NAP)
- Positive news (good workout)
Drifters (Price Lengthening)
When odds lengthen (e.g., 3.0 → 5.0), it indicates lack of support. Reasons include:
- Negative stable news
- Poor ground for horse
- Better alternatives available
Market Tracking Dashboard Features
Race-AI Premium members access a dedicated Market Movers page showing:
Real-Time Movers
See all horses with 20%+ price movement in last hour
Graphical Charts
Price movement graphs showing trend over time
AI Value Alerts
Notifications when movers create lay opportunities
Volume Analysis
See total £ matched to gauge market confidence
Never Miss a Market Opportunity
Race-AI's market tracking gives you the same tools professional traders use, packaged in a simple dashboard with AI-powered alerts.