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Interview: MATT MANTLE Matthew Mantle is a professional in-running punter. He doesn’t work from a box on the racecourse or in a super fast trading room but from a cottage in remote and rural Devon. He has made it pay from a position that most people would imagine impossible, at home. It isn’t. Matthew explains how he beats the in-running book day in and day out with tips for those who might want to emulate him. Meeting Matt Mantle. (interviewed by Simon Nott)

Interview: ANDREW LOWRIE Andrew Lowrie became interested in racing at an early age regaled with stories from his grandfather about bookies doing runners and watching some champions run at Chepstow. After joining an advisory service, at first as a punter, then a contributor he started his own ‘Optimum Racing’, two decades later the rest is history. Andrew explains how he’s beaten the bookies for two decades and continues to do so in this interview with Simon Nott. Meeting Andrew Lowrie.

Interview: CHRIS LOADER Chris Loader has a condition called ulcerative colitus and three years ago had to have a life saving operation, literally life or death. It was in the recovery period he discovered racing and after an experience at Ascot a few months later decided he wanted to become a racing journalist. He knew no one in racing and did an MA Degree in Sports Broadcast and from his persistence he ended up getting breaks with all the key players. Listen to Chris’ brave and candid story, he’s always looking for further opportunities. If you need a courageous, knowledgeable, ambitious and enthusiastic addition to your team, look no further. Meeting Chris Loader. (interviewed by Simon Nott)

Interview: ANDY HOLDING Andy Holding has been beating the bookmakers for two decades. In this four-part interview with Simon Nott, he talks speed figures, Irish racing, staking and consistency plus a whole lot more. An interview packed with good advice for punters wishing to emulate his success. Meeting Andy Holding.

Interview: ANDY GIBSON Lancaster based Andy Gibson has been a professional punter for almost 30 years. In this four-part interview with Simon Nott, he talks about beating the bookies constantly, his angle, edge and approach. He is also very candid about keeping in front while overcoming health issues, the importance of a break and the rewards he and his wife enjoy helping the local community. Meeting Andy Gibson.

Interview: JEREMY CHAPMAN Jeremy started his working life as writer but then found his niche not only as a scribe but as a golfing expert when betting on the sport was still in its infancy. In this series of interviews with Simon Nott, Jeremy not only tells his fascinating story with some excellent tales along the way including in boxing and racing but also gives us some golfing stars in waiting to look out for and how to spot good and bad signs ‘in running’. Meeting Jeremy Chapman.

Interview: BARRY DENNIS: Barry’s bookmaking career almost ended before it started when he laid his school mates 33/1 the Derby winner! Setbacks aside Barry rose from the four shilling ring at Brighton to become the UK’s best known on-course bookmaker. In this series of interviews with Simon Nott, he tells his fascinating story in his own inimitable style. Meeting Barry Dennis.

Interview: RORY DELARGY: Nurtured by his father’s passion for the sport Rory fell in love with racing at an early age. His first forays including having a crack at the ITV7 and visiting betting shops when luckily no ID was required. On moving to London he worked in a variety of jobs including with Ladbrokes but culminating in becoming an alumni of the legendary Tony Bloom. Punditry followed including with Timeform, Cheltenham and William Hill Radio. Rory still works as a pundit and freelance writers for several titles including The Irish Field.

Interview: KEVIN BLAKE Kevin is a Racing broadcaster, podcaster, breeder, writer, successful punter, race-planner for Joseph O’Brien and undefeated amateur boxer. Phew! In this four-part interview with Simon Nott, he talks about his career, hot racing topics and his ambition for the future. Meeting Kevin Blake.

Welcome to the 8th episode of Star Sports TV – 15 minutes of top midweek discussion and pointers from the Star Stable. We welcome your feedback or ideas for next week’s programme – please email the team content@starsportsbet.co.uk !

Hosted by Johnny Ward this week we look ahead to:

Weekend Racing ‘First Look’: Johnny looks ahead to this weekend’s action with Star’s Head of PR Luke Tarr, including the Sprint Cup & September Stakes. Johnny also checks in Stateside with Kaitlin Free to discuss the Kentucky Derby.

Football: Our man Adam Russell looks at our new season handicap markets and picks out a 7/1 selection in our unique and creative goalscorer pairings special.

Trader Chat: Ed Dark dials in from Star Sports HQ to reflect on the ups and downs over the last week in the trading office. Greyhound Derby: Julie Collier meets up with Rab McNair who reveals one of last years stars could well be making her return to the track with the Derby on the agenda. 

Cricket: Star ambassador Ryan Sidebottom previews the upcoming series between England & Australia. 

Golf: Our golf pundit Blue Horseshoe has a selection in the upcoming Fedex Cup. Politics: Our Political Analyst William Kedjanyi discusses the latest on the US Election. 

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