#BettingPeople

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.

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. 

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.

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.