The break in racing between Saturday 21st December and Christmas has been a hot topic this year. A fierce debate, fuelled by a somewhat controversial newspaper article, has divided opinion between those on the side of stable staff who deserve time to be with their families at this time of year and those who wouldContinue reading “Coping with Disappointment”
Author Archives: The Novice Punter
Learning to Stop and Think
“The skill will perhaps be more knowing when not to bet, when not to get involved”
Becoming a Specialist
The tools are in place, the regime has started, in part at least, with a monthly membership to the Racing Post for all the data and videos needed for the new adventure. However, there is a problem, there is so much racing on. 6 meetings on a Thursday in December. 39 races in all toContinue reading “Becoming a Specialist”
Staying in Control
Day 1: This is not an entirely new proposition to me, having been a punter for several years, with limited success, mainly sticking to Horses and Football. However, there is a world of difference between trying to land a 10p each-way lucky 15 or a football ACCA on a Saturday and trying to make aContinue reading “Staying in Control”
The Novice Punters Diary 