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Articles the Racing Post put behind a paywall that you'd want paying to read....

I was told that, in his very early days on air, Nick Luck used to complain to James Willoughby and Angus McNae off air about how much they both used to take the piss out of him live on air during the graveyard night racing slot the three of them used to find themselves on.

Luck was ambitious and wanted to be taken seriously - at the time I had a measure of sympathy with him.

But, the way Luck's turned out in recent years, I actually wish Willoughby and McNae had taken the piss out of him even more than they did.
 
Ian_Davies said:
I was told that, in his very early days on air, Nick Luck used to complain to James Willoughby and Angus McNae off air about how much they both used to take the piss out of him live on air during the graveyard night racing slot the three of them used to find themselves on.

Luck was ambitious and wanted to be taken seriously - at the time I had a measure of sympathy with him.

But, the way Luck's turned out in recent years, I actually wish Willoughby and McNae had taken the piss out of him even more than they did.
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He's unstoppable now. What he did in that interview with Milton Harris sums him up.
 
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He's unstoppable now. What he did in that interview with Milton Harris sums him up.
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Yeah, Willoughby and McNae had a golden opportunity to kill a racing media monster when it was still a baby, but they couldn't quite bring themselves to finish the job.

They've got a lot to answer for.
 
Basically with RP if you take away the racecards , stats/form pages, which aren't produced by the journalists, what you seem to get much of the time is a bookies/bha/trainers/owners trade brochure/newsletter where punters are last in line for consideration even though they are the plankton of the whole horse racing eco system.
 
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Basically with RP if you take away the racecards , stats/form pages, which aren't produced by the journalists, what you seem to get much of the time is a bookies/bha/trainers/owners trade brochure/newsletter where punters are last in line for consideration even though they are the plankton of the whole horse racing eco system.
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Quick test if you did a thanos snap & took away half of the bookies, bha, trainers, owners, jockeys , horses and punters.

Which would have the greater impact?
 
I see the betting shop display edition is now £6.65p - I only know this because I am in a BetFred shop as I type.

I'm flicking through it now - I've got as far as page 7 and I'm already wondering where my will to live has gone.

What is this thing about 2yos in the Nunthorpe?

Since 1953 I think four have won it - four in 72 years.
 
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At some stage I want to write an extensive list of things racing analysts say to try to sound smart, but a 2025 version.

"2yos could go to the Nunthorpe and get the massive WFA" will be right up there.
 
"This sort of adventure might come along only once in a lifetime’

Owner of two-year-old market leader Lady Iman relishing York challenge after overruling trainer Lyons

David Jennings
Deputy Ireland editor

The owner of Lady Iman has said there is nothing to lose by supplementing his rapid juvenile filly for the Coolmore Wootton Bassett Nunthorpe Stakes and has overruled trainer Ger Lyons because he feels it is a “once-in-a-lifetime adventure that’s worth the risk”.

Roger O’Callaghan of Tally-Ho Stud, who owns Lady Iman along with his mother Anne, father Tony and brother Henry, is bubbling with excitement at the prospect of the flying filly going for Group 1 glory at York on Friday week in what could be the story of the season if she justifies favouritism.

Lady Iman is 4-1 market leader across the board for the Nunthorpe as she attempts to become the first two-year-old to win the famous sprint since Kingsgate Native in 2007 and the...
 
“Could be the story of the season if she justifies favouritism” — and I could be Time’s Person of the Year if I win the 3:15 at Beverley.
 
I wouldn’t join the criticism of the Racing Post as I think there is access to lots of valuable information/data in the online version (even if I think it is too expensive even though I always get a “deal”). There is lots of general interest information about racing figures, the history of the sport etc. I don’t take much notice of the opinion stuff and when that doesn’t correspond with my own thinking, I see that as a good thing anyway.

Most of the writers are OK, though one pompous one does irritate me. I won’t name names, as I try not to criticise individuals on here.

One thing about the Racing Post has annoyed me this week though. It is not behind a paywall - incredibly, it hasn’t even appeared at all (if it did, I missed it and can’t find it now).

www.thesun.co.uk

Jumps jockey investigated as BHA lead probe into alleged race-fixing scandal

NORTHERN jumps racing has been rocked by an alleged race-fixing scandal. The BHA and the police are currently investigating a jumps jockey as part of a serious betting conspiracy probe. There is al…
www.thesun.co.uk www.thesun.co.uk

I’d be interested to know why they feel that isn’t of interest to their reader (or readers if it isn’t just me).
 
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I wouldn’t join the criticism of the Racing Post as I think there is access to lots of valuable information/data in the online version (even if I think it is too expensive even though I always get a “deal”). There is lots of general interest information about racing figures, the history of the sport etc. I don’t take much notice of the opinion stuff and when that doesn’t correspond with my own thinking, I see that as a good thing anyway.

Most of the writers are OK, though one pompous one does irritate me. I won’t name names, as I try not to criticise individuals on here.

One thing about the Racing Post has annoyed me this week though. It is not behind a paywall - incredibly, it hasn’t even appeared at all (if it did, I missed it and can’t find it now).

www.thesun.co.uk

Jumps jockey investigated as BHA lead probe into alleged race-fixing scandal

NORTHERN jumps racing has been rocked by an alleged race-fixing scandal. The BHA and the police are currently investigating a jumps jockey as part of a serious betting conspiracy probe. There is al…
www.thesun.co.uk www.thesun.co.uk

I’d be interested to know why they feel that isn’t of interest to their reader (or readers if it isn’t just me).
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Aye.

Picking the bones out of the Racing Post is like anaylising what's gone wrong with social equity, well paid jobs and affordable housing at the moment, absolutely fecking everything is clearly the answer.

If you are struggling for a winner just lay into them. Even if you are not struggling for a winner, just lay into them...
 
Pre internet, I always thought the cards, form and results were the best thing about the RP, they were what sold the paper and the editorial was just window dressing.

And in the here and now I still think the RP database is its greatest asset.

The writing really doesn't interest me, but each to their own.

Given the RP doesn't like to rock the boat and is essentially a PR mouthpiece for the sport, it was never very likely to want to break the sort of story The Sun did.
 
Ian_Davies said:
Pre internet, I always thought the cards, form and results were the best thing about the RP, they were what sold the paper and the editorial was just window dressing.

And in the here and now I still think the RP database is its greatest asset.

The writing really doesn't interest me, but each to their own.

Given the RP doesn't like to rock the boat and is essentially a PR mouthpiece for the sport, it was never very likely to want to break the sort of story The Sun did.
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I agree the data it produces is its best asset.

A quote from one their main journalists when I was chatting with one a good while since was "We have to play the game" i.e. no chance of saying anything to upset the apple cart.
 
Epic behind a paywall fail....

"Tom Segal is backing a York specialist to spring a surprise in the International"

Well, that'll be See The Fire, then, seeing as she's THE ONLY COURSE WINNER IN THE FIELD.

This lot just get funnier - they can't even run a behind-a-paywall business.

Tbf, I am slightly surprised Segal hasn't gone for Daryz - maybe all les flops previously so far this season have put him off,
 
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"And lastly . . . his handicap dark horse? Light As Air."

The irony is this interview with Aidan O'Brien ISN'T behind a paywall.

How can any horse be "dark" when it's being discussed in a free online article in the industry trade paper?

This, in a nutshell, is why looking to the racing media for betting edges is like asking Chris Beek to become your pension fund manager.
 
Ian_Davies said:
"And lastly . . . his handicap dark horse? Light As Air."

The irony is this interview with Aidan O'Brien ISN'T behind a paywall.

How can any horse be "dark" when it's being discussed in a free online article in the industry trade paper?

This, in a nutshell, is why looking to the racing media for betting edges is like asking Chris Beek to become your pension fund manager.
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Bugger! That must be why I'm boracic.
 
Leading owner Kenny Alexander charged with conspiracy to bribe and defraud

The charges related to the provision of gambling services in Turkey when Alexander was chief executive of GVC Holdings

Leading owner Kenny Alexander is one of 11 individuals charged with offences including bribery and conspiracy to defraud, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Thursday.

The offences relate to the provision of gambling services in Turkey between 2011 and 2018. Alexander was chief executive of GVC Holdings, which became parent company of Ladbrokes and Coral, until his departure in 2020. The company subsequently changed its name to Entain.

Alexander has been charged with conspiracy to defraud and conspiracy to bribe between 2011 and 2018, as has former GVC chairman Lee Feldman.

Hannah von Dadelszen, chief crown prosecutor for the CPS, said: "The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the prosecution of 11 individuals for seven offences relating to bribery, conspiracy to defraud, fraudulent trading, cheating the public revenue, evasion of income tax, acting as a director of a company when undischarged bankrupt and perverting the course of justice."

She added: "Our prosecutors have worked closely with officers of HM Revenue and Customs [HMRC] who have carried out the investigation.

Richard Las, Director of HMRC’s fraud investigation service, said: “This has been a complex and international investigation. These are serious charges that relate to conspiracy to defraud, bribery, cheating the public revenue, evasion of income tax and perverting the course of justice among others.

"We remind everyone that proceedings are now active and we won’t be adding anything further."

The first hearing in the case will be heard on October 6 at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

In a statement, Entain said that it had not been charged and that none of the individuals charged are currently employed by the company or its group.

Entain added: "The company has no further comment to make in respect of these matters, which are the subject of ongoing criminal proceedings and reporting restrictions."

Alexander's blue and white colours have been carried by dual Champion Hurdle winner Honeysuckle, while he enjoyed two successes at this year's Cheltenham Festival through Doddiethegreat in the Pertemps Network Final and Kargese in the County Hurdle.

The CPS said it has also charged Richard Cooper, Robert Dowling, James Humberstone, Alexander MacAngus, Scott Masterton, Caroline Roe, Raymond Smart, Richard Raubitschek-Smith and Robert Hoskin.
 
Slim said:
Leading owner Kenny Alexander charged with conspiracy to bribe and defraud

The charges related to the provision of gambling services in Turkey when Alexander was chief executive of GVC Holdings

Leading owner Kenny Alexander is one of 11 individuals charged with offences including bribery and conspiracy to defraud, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Thursday.

The offences relate to the provision of gambling services in Turkey between 2011 and 2018. Alexander was chief executive of GVC Holdings, which became parent company of Ladbrokes and Coral, until his departure in 2020. The company subsequently changed its name to Entain.

Alexander has been charged with conspiracy to defraud and conspiracy to bribe between 2011 and 2018, as has former GVC chairman Lee Feldman.

Hannah von Dadelszen, chief crown prosecutor for the CPS, said: "The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the prosecution of 11 individuals for seven offences relating to bribery, conspiracy to defraud, fraudulent trading, cheating the public revenue, evasion of income tax, acting as a director of a company when undischarged bankrupt and perverting the course of justice."

She added: "Our prosecutors have worked closely with officers of HM Revenue and Customs [HMRC] who have carried out the investigation.

Richard Las, Director of HMRC’s fraud investigation service, said: “This has been a complex and international investigation. These are serious charges that relate to conspiracy to defraud, bribery, cheating the public revenue, evasion of income tax and perverting the course of justice among others.

"We remind everyone that proceedings are now active and we won’t be adding anything further."

The first hearing in the case will be heard on October 6 at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

In a statement, Entain said that it had not been charged and that none of the individuals charged are currently employed by the company or its group.

Entain added: "The company has no further comment to make in respect of these matters, which are the subject of ongoing criminal proceedings and reporting restrictions."

Alexander's blue and white colours have been carried by dual Champion Hurdle winner Honeysuckle, while he enjoyed two successes at this year's Cheltenham Festival through Doddiethegreat in the Pertemps Network Final and Kargese in the County Hurdle.

The CPS said it has also charged Richard Cooper, Robert Dowling, James Humberstone, Alexander MacAngus, Scott Masterton, Caroline Roe, Raymond Smart, Richard Raubitschek-Smith and Robert Hoskin.
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I've read this three times now and I still can't see what the bet is.
 
I had to scroll for five minutes on the Racing Post app to find this story. It was buried below such vital pieces as:
– “‘It wasn’t an easy decision to stop’ – Skeltons cease Alne Park stallion operation.”
– “Proceed with caution on the roads but remain optimistic when it comes to the power of punting” — written by Steve Palmer (shudders).
– And this corker: “There’s no secret stuff with Aidan” – inside Ballydoyle with the ‘accidental hire’ who travels Coolmore’s champions.

Man arrested by Greater Manchester Police over allegations of race fixing
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A man was arrested in connection with allegations of race fixing on Friday
A 42-year-old man was arrested on Friday as part of a joint investigation by Greater Manchester Police and the Gambling Commission in connection with allegations of race fixing.

The man, who was arrested in the Hawkshaw area of Bury, is alleged to have committed offences under section 42 of the Gambling Act 2005. According to the Gambling Commission, the investigation was launched following reports of suspicious betting activity linked to races earlier this year.

Declining to comment on Saturday, a spokesperson for the BHA said: “The BHA does not comment on investigations or speculation surrounding investigations”.

The Gambling Commission also stated that no further comment will be made at this time.

Section 42 of the Gambling Act states that it is an offence for someone to "cheat at gambling or do anything for the purpose of enabling or assisting another person to cheat at gambling". Anyone found guilty could face a custodial sentence of up to two years.
 

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