#BettingPeople

Dave Phillips #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: DAVE PHILLIPS Dave Phillips became an on-course bookmaker in 1970, travelling to Leicester on a Monday in November to bet in the back row of the Silver Ring for the first time. 15 years later he was president of the Devon & Cornwall bookmakers Association. Dave was one of the pioneers of using a computer and printed tickets on-course in the 1990’s. He was part of the negotiations on major betting ring events, buying and selling pitches and allowing boards on rails and how the betting ring was changed for ever. He was also on the appeals committee and talks about a curious case involving parentage. Dave was present and making a book when Frankie Dettori rode his ‘Magnificent 7’ at Ascot and remembers it fondly. In addition to bookmaking, Dave and his partner Susan owned racehorses and had a winner with Martin Pipe, he became a magistrate, oh and Chairman of Torquay United Football Club. Meeting Dave Phillips. (interview by Simon Nott)

Rishi Persad #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: RISHI PERSAD Rishi grew up in a family of Indian origin in Trinidad. In this interview with Simon Nott, he talks fondly of his life in the Caribbean and his first sporting loves Cricket and Horse Racing. After senior schooling in the UK he embarked on an extensive career in broadcasting with has included At The Races, Channel 4 Racing, ITV Racing, BBC and ITV covering sports from lawn bowls to the Olympic Games and Ryder Cup. Meeting Rishi Persad.

Tom Park #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: TOM PARK Tom is editor of the Racing Post Weekender, Racing & Football Outlook and the new Racing Post ‘Betting Guide’. In this interview with Simon Nott, he talks about his background, love of racing and Sunderland Football Club, why the world needs a new betting guide and divulges the more prevalent piece of advice for punters therein. Meeting Tom Park.

Steve Noyce #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: STEVE NOYCE A regular at racecourses of the South and South West of England, professional gambler and occasionally bookmaker. He tells his story, reflects on his past career and what the future holds for professional backers in this interview with Simon Nott. Meeting Steve 'Rucker' Noyce.

Maddy O'Meara & Jason Watson #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: MADDY O’MEARA & JASON WATSON Maddy O’Meara and Jason Watson are head girl at Andrew Balding’s yard and professional jockey respectively. The couple talk about working in the racing industry, its plusses, minuses and what’s on offer to a young person. Jason, who won the 2018 apprentice title with 110 winners, talks about his dreams for the future as well as reliving his horror Kempton fall. Meeting Maddy O’Meara and Jason Watson.

Fergal O'Brien #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: FERGAL O’BRIEN Racehorse trainer Fergal O’Brien talks to Simon Nott about his family history, not steeped in racing as his surname might suggest. Attending Racing School, working for Captain Tim Forster, Ginger McCain then 19 years with Nigel Twiston-Davies. He elaborates on taking the plunge training himself, the importance of point to points, his love of pony racing and greyhound racing plus the importance of social media and the current state of the UK horse racing industry.

Simon Nott #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: SIMON NOTT Simon has been involved working on racecourses since 1989, firstly with on-course bookies, then returning SP’s with TurfTV. He’s now the voice behind the camera on the majority of the Star Sports #BettingPeople interviews. The tables are turned as he’s quizzed himself by Star’s William Kedjanyi on everything from his love of music to controversial interviewees. Meeting Simon Nott. 

 

Alan 'Ginger' Newham #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: ALAN ‘GINGER’ NEWMAN Alan ‘Ginger’ Newman has been a lifetime in bookmaking and gambling. In this interview with Simon Nott, he talks of his life, his decision to write his stories down, how they became a book. Subsequently raising thousands of pounds for good causes. He also relates some tales of characters he has met along the way, the great, good and not so good in this heartwarming chat.

James Millman #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: JAMES MILLMAN James Millman, has been an assistant trainer, jockey, trainee lawyer and racing driver. In this interview with Simon Nott, trainer Rod Millmans’ son talks about his varied career in racing and beyond. Meeting James Millman.

Mike Miller #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: MIKE MILLER We meet pro-golf punter Mike Miller who had a conventional career in the insurance industry but then switched focus to betting – a lifelong interest. He made the switch from full-time football punting to the fairways in the early 2000’s and he outlines to Simon Nott his very specific approach to betting. After moving to Africa in 2013 to establish a sports betting company he ‘retired’ for the third time in 2017. Meeting Mike Miller.