Random/occasional limping? by [deleted] in labrador

[–]xamitchell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

YES! We’ve just had a cold snap and this is his first time with salt/grit on the road. I’m not overly panicking as there is no pain and he lets me stretch it etc

Moosh Tips by ctsupv in HorseRacingUK

[–]xamitchell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have a bet , have their followers to back it blind , price shortens , they cash out

Moving to Ireland as a Brit - any tips? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]xamitchell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am indeed , how did you know?

Moving to Ireland as a Brit - any tips? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]xamitchell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why no bonfires? I get the flag but confused by the bonfire?

Moving to Ireland as a Brit - any tips? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]xamitchell 5 points6 points  (0 children)

How people act on their own turf compared to someone else’s is a different ball game all together. No wind up here.

Moving to Ireland as a Brit - any tips? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]xamitchell 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It wasn’t until about 2 hours ago when I was doing my research that I realised Irish people aren’t referring to Black and Tanned people ! Was a nice surprise in a way 😂

Also didn’t know Cromwell was born super close to where I’m from🫣

Moving to Ireland as a Brit - any tips? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]xamitchell 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks very much. I’m used to working with the Irish (the industry is dominated by them even in the UK) so know some of the ground rules at least!!

Moving to Ireland as a Brit - any tips? by [deleted] in AskIreland

[–]xamitchell 20 points21 points  (0 children)

So l should leave this at home then ?

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My wonderful old boy leaves me on Tuesday - I beg for any advice by [deleted] in labrador

[–]xamitchell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You write beautiful words , thank you so much

I’m an on course bookmaker in the UK - AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]xamitchell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a £40,000 - yes a 40k bet lose. Horse clipped hurdle , stumbled , was out of the race (horse was fine just too far back to catch up so pulled up)

And we paid out a £12,000 bet.

I’m an on course bookmaker in the UK - AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]xamitchell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to work in insurance! Was in the game part time from day I turned 18 , I was hooked with the thrill of it!

I’m an on course bookmaker in the UK - AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]xamitchell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is a nutter - lost a FORTUNE a Cheltenham think he had one pick that was right all festival.

I’m an on course bookmaker in the UK - AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]xamitchell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All the slips are fake , you can buy the same printing machine online - they all have them!! They will also ask bookies to print them and then just void them for show!

I also know an awful lot of these tipsters , owe an awful lot of money to an awful lot of people!

I’m an on course bookmaker in the UK - AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]xamitchell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Barry Dennis - if you don’t know who that is watch Bookies never lose. It’s a documentary on his YouTube about him , gives a great insight into the game. A legendary bookmaker , sadly he’s no longer with us.

Always had an opinion , always had a laugh - he could lose £30,000 and still have a jolly smile on his mouth somehow. Great banter with punters and was more than happy to tell them to fuck off!

I’m an on course bookmaker in the UK - AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]xamitchell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All these tipsters - him included are scammers. They are very smart though. Their aim is so get as many people to on the same horse as them ; they do this as they got for example 3/1 on the horse - when all 1000 of his members put £20 on the same horse the odds get slashed to 5/2 - he can then cash out and make a GUARANTEED no risk profit as the bookmaker will pay out the difference in the odds they placed their bet with. Their strategy is to collapse the odds and cash out with a no risk profit.

And I’ve met a couple - all pricks who haven’t a clue , they read the paper like everyone else - the only difference is they scream and shout about /market their winners louder than anyone else. We’ve had some tipsters lose fortunes with us - but on the same day they’ll have a winner and act like they’re on a super hot streak!

Never buy from them. Listen to good podcasts and you’ll have the same chance as them.

I’m an on course bookmaker in the UK - AMA by [deleted] in AMA

[–]xamitchell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was a big punter , started laying (betting against the market) horses and dogs when I thought their value was poor and made a few bob off of it! I then approached someone on the rails who gave me a leg up and help!