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Yes, me too. Managed to get on the right side of James Owen when he started out a few years ago.
Its a bit discovering a new band when you’re a teenager, before everyone else gets into them. James Owen is now like the U2 of the training ranks after they released the Unforgettable Fire!Funny you mentioning airports. Used to fly home to the UK from Sweden a lot when I worked with racecourse photography. Fell into the habit of getting a few hours kip at Stanstead, before travelling various places north from the train station the next day. I used to kip on a matt under a concrete bollard between the Weatherspoons and a Coral bookies. Great spot for a nightcap followed by a quick bet before heading off. Happy Days.
I find it good to know that such places still exist. Sounds like the perfect Sunday! Which part of the country do you live in?
Hi,
Did all my learning on a ready-reckoner, which was used in the shops at the time. Went on a course up in Finsbury Park, North London.
My books aren’t for everyone, no problem. I wrote them because I thought it would be a good idea to redress some of the prejudice against the people who frequented betting shops. Sure, there were always a few bad eggs – but many of the places I worked in served unofficial as community centres for the elderly and disenfranchised.
Betting shops became judged by those who frowned upon horse racing and gambling but thought nothing of spending money on the National Lottery ….
Hi – yes, both are. Thanks for the interest. Shouting The Odds:
Manvers Road Star:
Best regards
JonPS: If you buy a copy, be sure to let me know what you think. And if you are having a bet tomorrow, good luck.
Terrible shame. Our Champ was such a consistent, genuine horse. Will surely be greatly missed by Chris and Freddie Gordon and all connections.
Smart thinking, Landafar. Over subscribed handicaps could be split into two divisions, x2 the dead-eight.
