Excel Lay SP

[jc0r]

Hi, im just wondering what the command is to LAY a horse via excel at SP to a certain liability? Can this be done?

Many thanks

John

[GaryRussell]

Use LAY-SP. It won't actually place it at SP immediately but will convert it to an SP bet if not matched before the off. Specify odds that won't get matched before the off to ensure you get SP. eg. to lay for a £10 liability specify odds 1.1 and stake £100. The minimum liability accepted by Betfair is £10.

[jc0r]

Thanks a lot Gary

[Kevsy]

Is it possible to then Limit the odds of the SP lay so that I only have the liability if the odds are below a certain level?

[Captain Sensible]

You can specify the odds limit to lay/back via the Betfair site and API, don't think it's currently incorporated into Gruss though.

They're only available for pure BSP bets put direct into the BSP pool though and not the convert inplay type bets

[Kevsy]

You can use the BA for SP limiting but looking for a way to do this via excel so I can automate.

[Captain Sensible]

Thanks kevsy I only ever use one click via the interface just looked and saw the SP limit options are available.

As far as I know there's no excel trigger for placing bets direct to the SP pool and allowing those limit options. Maybe Gary could add a new trigger BSP or similar as it shouldn't take to much extra coding other than changing the betCategoryType and completing the bspLiability field that could be taken from the excel price and stake fields

[Kevsy]

Ok cool. Would be great if we could get something in there for excel triggered true SP bet all right.