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Luke Harvey #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: LUKE HARVEY The eldest of a family of seven, Luke Harvey and his siblings qualified for free school lunches at the local comprehensive school where he left at 16. After serving his time as a stable lad and riding point to points Luke became a successful jockey winning several big races. When he hung up his boots he joined the ranks of the press, he was rewarded after 20 years graft by being voted ‘HWPA Broadcaster of the Year’ by his peers. He’s now working on terrestrial TV for ITV Racing as well as At The Races and still rides out every day, truly in love with ‘The Game’. Meeting Luke Harvey. (interview by Simon Nott)

Rupert Hawke #BettingPeople podcast

Interview RUPERT HAWKE: Rupert is an analytical punter who uses maths and algorithms to create a system to beat the bookmakers. He became successful specialising in horse racing on the all-weather at Southwell before moving on to greyhounds where he honed and continues to perfect his system. Whilst maintaining business interests Rupert has developed his betting over the last few years and now punts professionally. Meeting Rupert Hawke. (interview by Simon Nott)

Micky Hammond #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: MICKY HAMMOND Racehorse trainer Micky Hammond talks about his eye for a horse, what he’s looking for when going to the sales, his career as a jockey and the life of a dual purpose racehorse trainer, being described as the best-dressed trainer, whips, lady rider allowances, lower end racing and prize money, stable staff treatment at some racecourses, the importance of team work, gambling and advice from Jack Ramsden.

Anthony Haley #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: ANTHONY HALEY Anthony Haley has been involved in the gambling industry his whole life through his Grandad and then later, his Dad. As a severely disabled man, his love of sport, greyhound racing in particular, helps to give him a purpose, as he explains in this interview with Julie Collier. Meeting Anthony Haley. 

Polly Gundry #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: POLLY GUNDRY Record breaking former lady point to point champion jockey Polly talks to Simon Nott. In this interview, she relates her background steeped in all things equine, becoming a record-breaking jockey between the flags and her current career as a racehorse trainer alongside her husband Ed. Meeting Polly Gundry.

Paul Gold #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: PAUL GOLD Paul Gold has spent his working life in the bookmaking industry. He made his money opening a string of betting shops and survived two £100k hits, care of Frankie’s Magnificent 7. When the opportunity arose to buy into the on-course game he did so under the ‘Pickwick’ banner, one of the few survivors of the early ‘buy-ins’ to the betting ring. Two decades later he’s still prolific in the ring – now part of the ‘Pickwick-Bevan’ organisation. In this interview with Simon Nott, Paul talks about his life journey in bookmaking. Meeting Paul Gold.

Nick Goff #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: NICK GOFF 38 year old professional punter who cut his teeth working as a trader for bookmakers before deciding to turn poacher and on his previous profession becoming a professional punter. In this series of three videos Nick talks to Simon Nott about his formative years as a schoolboy bookie and beyond, the psychology of winning and losing and imparts some valuable advice for would be pros. Meeting Nick Goff.

Eddie Fremantle #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: Eddie Fremantle Pro-punter, journalist, pundit, tipster, owner and racecourse regular Eddie Fremantle talks to Simon Nott about his first interest in Racing, being Man On The Spot, professional punting, Fulham, the demise of the betting ring and fondly of characters he has known. Meeting Eddie Fremantle. 

Peter Freeman #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: PETER FREEMAN Peter Freeman was born into racing, he was also born blind. That hindrance has never stopped him. He studies form in braille, swam the Channel with his two also blind brothers, well the list goes on. Passionate about horse racing and Manchester United Peter tells his story in three parts. File under inspirational. Meeting Peter Freeman. (interview by Simon Nott)

Richard Flint #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: RICHARD FLINT When Richard Flint started with SkyBet there were just 50 employees. Fast forward and the Leeds based bookmakers are one of the biggest players in the industry. In his last video interview as CEO of the company Richard explains how the gambling industry has to shoulder some responsibility to its customers, talks responsibility, fair gambling and answers critics of the firm’s arguably harsh restriction regime. Meeting Richard Flint.