#BettingPeople

Mickey Fletcher #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: MICKEY FLETCHER Flamboyant former rails bookmaker Mickey talks to us about how he got his nickname ‘The Asparagus Kid’, his beginnings in the game, having to learn quickly when taking bets from the big firms and super shrewd punters like Barney Curley, even the world’s biggest punter at the time Kerry Packer. He talks to Simon Nott about betting on horses and greyhounds, bookies and characters he has known and his love of travelling. Meeting Mickey Fletcher.

Peter Finch #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: PETER FINCH Meeting Peter Finch, bookmaker’s son, broadcaster and successful punter. (interview by Simon Nott)

Paul Ferguson #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: PAUL FERGUSON Paul Ferguson is the man behind the very successful ‘Jumpers To Follow’ annual, now in its 13th year. In this two part interview with Simon Nott, he talks about his background, falling in love with racing, the process of compiling the book and what he looks for in a horse to follow. Meeting Paul Ferguson.

Anthony Ennis #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: ANTHONY ENNIS In this three part interview, Sky Racing presenter and racecourse commentator Anthony Ennis, affectionately known as ‘Enzo’, talks to Julie Collier about his career and love of horse and greyhound racing. He tells us about his best ever bet, addresses some of the politics at play in both the sports he loves and recounts some of the high points and not so high points of his career. Meet Anthony Ennis.

Patrick English #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: PATRICK ENGLISH is a professional psephologist, political forecaster and lecturer in data analytics at the University of Exeter. Patrick has worked on the UK election Exit Poll in the past and crated a forecast for the Presidential Election that was won by Joe Biden. Meeting Patrick English. (interview by William Kedjanyi)

Claude Duval #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: CLAUDE DUVAL Claude Duval owes his start in Fleet Street to his skill as an off-spin bowler. He went on to an illustrious 47 year career with The Sun, billed as ‘The Punter’s Pal’. In this series of interviews he looks back fondly on the characters and horses that have enlivened his career: Lord Oaksey, Barney Curley, John McCririck, Jenny Pitman, Shergar, Arkle, Frankel and many more get a mention. Kick back, relax and let Claude Duval regale you. Meeting Claude Duval.

Brendan Duke #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: BRENDAN DUKE Sarah Kinsella met up with Brendan Duke in Navan on February 17th to talk about all things racing, his days on Countdown and his trading years at Paddy Power towers. He now writes a blog for Paddy Power, records podcasts and videos with Racing Post on horse racing and is a regular racegoer and a ‘Paddock Judge’ punter. His father is a well known dual purpose trainer and he talks about his biggest success. Meet Brendan Duke.

Michael Dugher #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: MICHAEL DUGHER Michael Dugher is the CEO of the Betting And Gaming Council. Formerly the Chief Executive of UK Music, he also served as a Labour MP for the Barnsley East constituency between 2010 and 2017, during which he held senior positions in the Shadow Cabinet including Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. Meeting Michael Dugher. (interview by William Kedjanyi)

Adrian and David Dent #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: ADRIAN and DAVID DENT Brothers and Equine Artists Adrian & David Dent are as renowned for their art as they are bon viveurs. In business together as Dent Fine Art they display their work on racecourses around the globe. Their love of music and fashion shines through in their eclectic mix of artistic styles. In this interview with Simon Nott, they talk passionately about their work and in part two with equal zeal on their campaign ‘Save Kempton Park’. Meeting Adrian and David Dent.

Alan Delmonte #BettingPeople podcast

Interview: ALAN DELMONTE Alan Delmonte went to a comprehensive school in Stoke Newington, loved horse racing and football from an early age. He was determined to work within racing professionally and now holds the position of Chief Executive of the Levy Board. In this series of three interviews with Simon Nott, his discusses his role, that of the Levy and the issues that surround them. Meeting Alan Delmonte.