Back at best available price

[ajay__]

I have an Excel template running where horses are backed just before the off if certain criteria are met. This uses the BACK command sets the odds to the current best available back price. On the odd occasion the bet goes unmatched because the odds have closed in as the bet is being placed.

Is there a command or technique to take the best available back price rather than have to specify the odds you want to back at?

Thanks.

[CallumPerry]

You will always be matched at the best price possible so if the odds are currently at 10.0 for example and they move to 12.0, your back bet will be matched at that price. The problem is when the back odds come in i.e. 8.0 (note this jumps in prices are unrealistic, just example numbers), your 10.0 order will just sit there and wait - this is where you find your problem.

Therefore, put in the odds column 1.01, it will automatically take the best price possible. For small stakes you will have no problem. For a Lay bet, put odds of 1000 in and again your worksheet will take the best price available.

[ajay__]

That's great thanks. Obvious now I think about it!