by the way im ian 36 from bradford. used to work at
hills in the head office raceroom in leeds while at college. learnt how to settle bets, and do security checks on betting slips before the advent of computer/scanning technology. worked with a group of 20/30 lads in an office, with 20 tv screens showing live racing/footy/rugby u name it.. and we would bet on it.! used to get some proper hot tips as we would get betting shop managers ringing up with large bets that had been placed or faces backing certain horses.
this was 1992ish. been dipping in and out of racing ever since, when having the time. 1st ever winner was sayyedati in the 1000 guineas, but have a soft spot for sprint handicaps. from memory the best winners i have had have been, like russ lammtarra in the derby for walter swinburn. i only got 20's day of the race..lake coniston for the july cup in 95, khayrapour at 16's golden mile goodwood 95, superior premium stewards cup, hidden dragon/perryston view great st wilfred, wow could go on and on.
since i stumbled across this forum from playing poker against the lads on s.o, i have found the atr forum, and must admit am getting the bug for racing again....but i definately prefer the flat, so maybe going quiet for a bit. horse to follow from me for next season..bruges.