A huge jumps season for Welsh racing starts this weekend – here’s why…
The eyes of the racing world are firmly fixed on Wales this weekend with the highly anticipated jumps season opener […]
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Pitching In – A Strategy
When our father first took to his pitches at the racetracks of the UK in the late 60’s, the betting jungle was THE market. The betting ‘shows’ were formed directly from the chalkboards and reported back to the shops and credit offices around the country via telegram and ticker tape.
It was economics in its purest form. The odds went up based on each individual bookmaker’s ‘tissue’ before being solidified by the invisible hand of demand and supply.
Fast forward 50 odd years and as you’d expect with the vastness of the industry, things have changed a lot. Supply and demand replaced by algorithms and computer models.
Bookmaking – it’s a sink or swim kind of thing
One of the best things about bookmaking is that there’s so much to learn. I’ve been involved for 25 years
A Bookie’s Report – Direct From The Glorious Goodwood Betting Ring
That’s the thing with festival bookmaking, it’s like all the emotions of life are rolled up and spat out at you over a short period of a few days in supersonic speed.
Bookmaking…… It’s Not What It Used To Be
They say if you enjoy your work, you’ll never work a day in your life. Well it’s not very often I’ve thought of going the races as work
Post your Bets
Oncourse bookmakers are unique, the ring’s full of characters and I for one love playing my part and laying a bet. Just like those before us always have.
What’s the difference between being an on-line bookie and an on-course one… it’s mostly the feed
When my brother, David, and I set up DragonBet, we had no idea what it would involve.
David – a professional gambler – and myself, a racecourse bookmaker, thought we had the perfect skill set.
It turns out we probably didn’t. I’m still not sure we do, but we’re trying damn hard to get there.
What Contrasting Conditions Mean To Jockeys
A column by DragonBet Jockey Alan Johns I was riding at Lingfield Park the other day and upon my arrival
Last week was a week that wasn’t, really… | From The Dragon’s Mouth
Last week was a week that wasn’t, really. One of my personal summer highlights is always Chepstow on Ladies Day.
Thursday Horse Racing Preview – Chepstow
David Probert is back on Welsh turf with five rides at Thursday’s flat meeting at Chepstow. The Welsh jockey will
The New Saints v BK Hacken Preview: Qualifying Second Leg
Forget Ant and Dec, Saints and Dec need to survive their own trial when they play: “I’m a Welsh champion,
Bargoed Bullet is primed and ready: Wednesday Horse Racing Preview
The Bargoed Bullet is primed and ready to fire towards the winning post at Bath on Wednesday. Welsh jockey David
The art of reading odds and finding value bets: DragonBet Tips
We’ve all heard them. The betting experts at horse race meetings on TV, the tipsters, the on-line gurus with their
Betting Strategies: Welsh Horse Racing
Horse racing is the third most-followed sport in Wales, behind football and rugby, and there are plenty of big day
That was Grainger’s biggest takeaway: The Dragon Round Up
Wales have never reached the finals of a major women’s football tournament, but manager Gemma Grainger believes they will feel
Horse Racing Preview: Friday 7th July
Father and son team Peter and Sean Bowen team up again on Friday as they go in search of more
Horse Racing Preview: Thursday 6th July
Sean Bowen makes the log trip north to Perth Racecourse on Thursday, where he intends to further cement his place
The Morgan Enviro Handicap looks a highlight of the flat race meeting: Ffos Las Preview
The sun will be setting and the air will be cooling, but there will still be a fierce and heated
Ramsey Back In Blue: Dragon Round Up
The dream for Cardiff City fans of seeing Aaron Ramsey back in blue maybe moved a little closer over the
Friday Horse Racing Preview: DragonBet Specials
Sean Bowen has a chance to put more distance between himself and Brian Hughes at the top of the Jump
Wales u20 v Japan u20: International Rugby
You can often judge a team by how they react to a narrow defeat, so look out for a positive
Royal Ascot: Day 5 Preview and Special Markets
Pyledriver will spearhead the Welsh racing connections at Royal Ascot on Saturday, when last year’s King George winner goes in
“I have beaten New Zealand”: The Dragon Round Up
There are not many rugby players still alive in Wales who can say, “I have beaten New Zealand.” It’s a
Royal Ascot: Day 4 Preview and Specials
Frankie Dettori may have stolen the glory from Ryan Moore on Thursday at Royal Ascot but the rivalry will continue
Royal Ascot: Day 3 Preview & Betting Specials
The Gold Cup (4.20pm) is the feature race on Thursday at Royal Ascot where Coltraine is aims to justify his
Royal Ascot: Day 2 Preview & Betting Specials
Day two at Royal Ascot means more Frankie Fever, but what about some David Disorder to mess things up for
Exploring Different Types of Bets: DragonBet Tips
So, you fancy a bet. But what type? The best decisions are informed ones, so know your options as well
Royal Ascot: Day 1 Preview
David Probert will carry the Welsh flag at Royal Ascot on day one when he rides Notre Belle Bete in
The Dragon Round-Up: Hatters are mad for their Welshmen
There will be two new Welshmen in the Premier League next season – one the manager and the other the
Cardiff City’s Next manager – The Welsh Options
Sol Bamba and Nathan Jones are the current favourites to become the next Cardiff City manager. Bamba – a massive
