#BettingPeople

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.

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.