The golden era of Australian betting rings comes to life in this entertaining and nostalgic episode, featuring Glenn Pollett, Marc Lambourne and Kingsley Bartholomew as they relive the characters, stories and culture that made Sydney racecourses in the 1990s unlike anything seen today. Through incredible first-hand accounts, they take viewers inside a world of fearless bookmakers, legendary professional punters, handwritten betting tickets, intense betting duels and million-dollar personalities who shaped one of the most fascinating periods in Australian racing.
More than just a trip down memory lane, this conversation explores the lessons that still apply to modern punting. The panel discusses the differences between bookmakers and punters, the importance of having an opinion, coping with the emotional highs and lows of betting, managing winning and losing runs, continually improving your edge and why successful punting should be treated as a serious pursuit rather than simple entertainment. Filled with humour, stories and invaluable insights from three men who lived it, this is an essential watch for anyone who wants to understand the history, evolution and mindset of professional punting.
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