It was on this blog.
I kind of enjoyed the experience at the time and had a few good people take an interest.
It might sound big headed, but I have an exceptional knowledge of two-year-old horse racing. In fact, I consider myself the best in the country. Not to say that means I'm not interested in online cash casinos for a bit of timeout from the serious gambling and sit down with a cup of tea and put my feet up for half an hour.
I don't say those words lightly, it's just a fact.
Although I don't have anything to prove and really couldn't give a thought if you think differently.
It matters not.
I've never been someone who is interested in other gambler's talents. I'd rather rather visit this page and see how the other half live. There are plenty of good judges, unsung heroes, out there who just get on with doing their thing. They don't need the spotlight to shine down on them. These so-called horse racing ''influencers''.
That's a joke term if I ever heard one. Most are better at marketing than betting with knowledge or success.
I've seen quite a few "big shots" on YouTube, and it’s clear that most of them earn the bulk of their income from ads, affiliate deals, or selling courses and training sessions. Good luck to them—they work hard for their success, and I’m not here to criticize. But I do wonder if they’re fully aware of the path they’re taking. Not everything that glitters is gold.
It doesn’t bother me if someone else is successful or struggling; I’m focused on my own journey. That’s not to say I’m unsupportive—I'm here to encourage and help others. But to truly progress, each of us has to look inward, aiming to improve ourselves instead of seeing others as competition or worrying about their success.
Some people support others on platforms like Twitter, only to be ignored in return. To me, that lack of reciprocity says a lot. It might even hint at a deeper issue.
Many professional tipsters also supplement their income through related work, with some high-profile gamblers leaving the grind of betting behind to work as pundits or partner with media outlets. Each to their own, though it can feel like a bit of a sell-out move to cash in that way. But everyone has bills to pay, and honestly, if Racing TV offered me a spot, I might be tempted to join in and spout the usual clichés.
Not everyone needs fame or validation, and that includes me. Recognition is the last thing I need. I heard a Twitter tipster recently mention something about craving recognition, and my immediate reaction was, "Who cares?" The only person who needs constant approval is someone who hasn’t reached their destination yet. True confidence doesn’t need applause, praise, or any of that.
My dad used to say, "If I knew something really valuable, I’d keep it to myself and just smile." At the time, I thought he was being silly, but later on, I understood. Real insight is often best kept quiet, especially when it comes to betting. Trying to give horse racing tips is mostly a futile endeavor. A close friend of mine, Eric Arnold—who sadly passed away young—felt the same way. Betting successfully is about the right knowledge, timing, and circumstances, not just about picking a horse the night before.
Offering tips often feels pointless. If you’re genuinely successful, you should be able to make money betting yourself without selling tips. To me, that’s almost the definition of an unsuccessful gambler.
Now, I might throw out a tip now and then, especially if someone’s heading to the races and hasn’t got a clue. But if someone labels themselves as a professional tipster and offers a low-cost service, I can’t help but think, "What’s that all about?"
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