Cubone - The Gambling Historian!

I had been out of the Royal Air Force 12 months, the little Black Time Form book had reached its sell buy date, and I didnt fancy topping it up. I was working for the family oncourse firm but they only had 3 days work …

It was 1965 when I decided to make a move into ownership. I was planning to become the Sheikh Mohhammed of the Greyhound Industry,
I befriended a Green Grocer, who between stacking shelves, read books on the Waterloo Cup.
He told me that he dreamt of …

To be a Profeshional Gambler. is arguably the greatest occupation in the world. other than that of the Pope.who must be as Happy as Larry.in his chosen occupation. To sit at home, planning a profit.in gambling is inspiring for many, to be able to look …

Dear Readers,

I have enjoyed producing stories of my life and times, in the greatest game ever, The Racing Industry,
I have had great fun and enjoyment, in the short time Ive spent, writing over 50 Blogs in less than 3 months.
However it has hindered me producing …

Mick was desperate to enlarge his portfolio of racecourse pitches, but the National Association of Racecourse Bookmakers had never made it easy for anyone.
Dead Mans Shoes, was the policy and it mattered not how much he befriended movers and shakers, pitches would be hard to …

Every one in the Kimber household were impressed with his chance of a job. his uncle was quick to point out “this is not just a simple Job, it is a great oportunity, for all the family, as the Bookmaker is the best in the …

The year was 1912, the country was in shock, as well as flooded, the worst on record. and no Global Warming in Site. worse still a Liner unsinkable had Sunk.
Bill Kimber was not yet 17 and like many, out of work.

The invite to the races. …

Over the last few months I have been asked to give oppinions on a few betting disputes, and although, they are all sub-judice at present I will give my thoughts regarding 21st Century Players and those of earlier times.in due course.

Before I do so. …

I was sitting in my betting shop at Bilston when in between the races and calculating the little ITV 7s and Singles, I was gazing at the FA Cup Final. about to start.

Before the game started there had been some know all, being interviuwed and …

The one thing that I love about the UK Racing Industry is the way that racings hero,s are never forgotten,
Richard Davies who lost his life pursuing a Dream, is remembered each year with a race in his honour.
Im not sure when this noble attitude …