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Market Tracking: Real-Time Odds Intelligence

Monitor Betfair markets and identify value opportunities with AI-powered tracking

Published: 5 Jul 20246 min read

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)
Race-AI Action: Flags when steamers create LAY value (overbet horse).

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
Race-AI Action: May upgrade to LAY selection if drift continues.

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.