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The riotous tale of a life in gambling, seen through the eyes of Moray Smith, one of the UK’s most successful punters.

Introduced to cards and dice games as a boy, his knack for beating the odds soon brought him success with fruit machines, quiz machines, football betting, and even radio phone-ins before finally hitting the big time with horse racing.

Known to bookmakers as “Cheltenham Man”, he has taken millions from their satchels and now advises some of the biggest names in the sport. Follow his escapades – disguises, runners, and more as the old enemy tries to dodge his bets.

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Proven v Potential

In Cheltenham Man, I talk a little about how successful punting is part art and part science.

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2025 King George VI Chase

Time and perspective may show that last season’s renewal…..

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Constitution Hill – Another roll of the dice?

Anyone watching Nicky Henderson’s interview after Constitution Hill’s latest fall………

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Pride Rock and the 2026 Champion Hurdle

Remember the moment in The Lion King when Rafiki raises Simba to the heavens on Pride Rock?

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State Man out for the season – What’s the State of Play?

News broke this morning that a tendon injury has ruled State Man out for the season…..

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Each Way Betting

For some people, the decision to back a horse each-way……

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Fings ain't wot they used to be!

Frank Norman called it right. Things certainly aren’t what they used….

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2025 king George VI chase thoughts

With the start of the 25/26 jumps season just around the corner,….

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The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same

I’ve noticed something interesting in the chasing division. Conventional wisdom says horses tend to go up in distance as they mature, but try telling that to Cheltenham’s three blue-ribband chases

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JP McManus Horses for the 2026 Grand National

In my 2025 Grand National Thoughts article, I highlighted the merit of using the dosage index to give a steer on a horse’s stamina. Here are my thoughts on the chances…

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