New Posts For Thread: On-course bookmakers, (Funny stories), Got any?https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29443049/on-course-bookmakers-funny-stories-got-anyThis from SkintofGreatYarmouth,It was 1978, my first day as a racecourse bookmaker's workman, at my beloved Yarmouth.I was working in the old East Ring in the centre of the course, (now defunct).I was working for a bookmaker named Albert Wood from Stgood to read again ,,some classics herehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29443049/on-course-bookmakers-funny-stories-got-any?post_id=565374095#565374095good to read again ,,some classics hereSat, 16 May 2026 14:01:55 -0500The story about Lulu reminded me that,Many years ago when I was working for Alan Pye (Duggie Pye) joint. Alan was just outside the numbers for Tattersalls on the Rowley Mile, but we went hoping there might be a few 'misses' and we would 'get on'! Wehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29443049/on-course-bookmakers-funny-stories-got-any?post_id=559290747#559290747The story about Lulu reminded me that,Many years ago when I was working for Alan Pye (Duggie Pye) joint. Alan was just outside the numbers for Tattersalls on the Rowley Mile, but we went hoping there might be a few 'misses' and we would 'get on'! WeFri, 08 May 2020 16:40:31 -0500I only ever met Lulu once outside of the betting ring. He was walking past St Peter's Church in Brighton, arm-in-arm with what I presume was his lady wife, and he couldn't have been more civil, courteous and charming to me and the girl I was with. Yehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29443049/on-course-bookmakers-funny-stories-got-any?post_id=559290661#559290661I only ever met Lulu once outside of the betting ring. He was walking past St Peter's Church in Brighton, arm-in-arm with what I presume was his lady wife, and he couldn't have been more civil, courteous and charming to me and the girl I was with. YeFri, 08 May 2020 16:22:10 -0500always was the clerk's fault anywayhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29443049/on-course-bookmakers-funny-stories-got-any?post_id=559289709#559289709always was the clerk's fault anywayFri, 08 May 2020 12:55:48 -0500The scene is Sandown on a Saturday afternoon in summer,just before computers replaced the clerk with book and pencil. The cast is the Mendoza clan,Lulu,number one son,and Michael,all working together on the stand,which wasn't a regular happening.Luhttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29443049/on-course-bookmakers-funny-stories-got-any?post_id=559289137#559289137The scene is Sandown on a Saturday afternoon in summer,just before computers replaced the clerk with book and pencil. The cast is the Mendoza clan,Lulu,number one son,and Michael,all working together on the stand,which wasn't a regular happening.LuFri, 08 May 2020 10:50:32 -0500When my parents were alive, I often used to stay with them on the Friday and Saturday if there were a couple of meetings in the London area I was attending. One weekend I had a really good afternoon on the Friday at Sandown. Not wanting to carry toohttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29443049/on-course-bookmakers-funny-stories-got-any?post_id=559288557#559288557When my parents were alive, I often used to stay with them on the Friday and Saturday if there were a couple of meetings in the London area I was attending. One weekend I had a really good afternoon on the Friday at Sandown. Not wanting to carry tooFri, 08 May 2020 08:37:02 -0500Me and a mate were at Brighton races about 40yrs ago ( evening meeting)Got there early, we were in the bar along with a few others, including bookmakerJohn Pegley who had a horse running in his colours that night. Somebody shouted across, what chancehttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29443049/on-course-bookmakers-funny-stories-got-any?post_id=559288309#559288309Me and a mate were at Brighton races about 40yrs ago ( evening meeting)Got there early, we were in the bar along with a few others, including bookmakerJohn Pegley who had a horse running in his colours that night. Somebody shouted across, what chanceFri, 08 May 2020 07:53:29 -0500One of the best threads ever, really enjoyed it. lots of good jokeshttps://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29443049/on-course-bookmakers-funny-stories-got-any?post_id=559287617#559287617One of the best threads ever, really enjoyed it. lots of good jokesFri, 08 May 2020 05:35:04 -0500I remember a bookie at Yarmouth!!!https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29443049/on-course-bookmakers-funny-stories-got-any?post_id=559281037#559281037I remember a bookie at Yarmouth!!!Wed, 06 May 2020 12:27:23 -0500Sorry to hear about the £60!Hopefully, the new £20 notes will be more difficult to counterfeit!https://community.betfair.com/horse_racing/go/thread/view/94102/29443049/on-course-bookmakers-funny-stories-got-any?post_id=559280883#559280883Sorry to hear about the £60!Hopefully, the new £20 notes will be more difficult to counterfeit!Wed, 06 May 2020 11:48:02 -0500