Most UK punters bet based on horse's name, claims survey

Far more punters on this Saturday’s Vodafone Derby will chose their selections on nice names or colours than serious form study, according to a nationwide survey by British equine welfare charity The Brooke.

Far more punters on this Saturday’s Vodafone Derby will chose their selections on nice names or colours than serious form study, according to a nationwide survey by British equine welfare charity The Brooke.

As many as 60% of bettors – and 67% of female ones – go with names, with the top five favourites being Lightning, Dobbin, Winner, Lucky and, surprisingly, Loser.

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