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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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Each Way Betting
Fings ain't wot they used to be!
2025 king George VI chase thoughts
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
JP McManus Horses for the 2026 Grand National
For some people, the decision to back a horse each-way……
Frank Norman called it right. Things certainly aren’t what they used….
With the start of the 25/26 jumps season just around the corner,….
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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