what's going on. REGIT is selling the family silver

maybe he's won the euromillions

like stevie gerrard both getting out whilst still at the top

has he signed for LA Galaxy?

think so ~ not sure about sg though

Perhaps he's older than he looks.  Since he looks 13 that is probably true anyway.  I notice not all the family jewels are for sale.  Perhaps a cameo performance this year?

a great chance for someone to bet next to me at two courses and receive a proper education

^ that's why he's sellin'... ya'm too good !

must be an 'around the world' cruise this time

then turn the ship around and do it the other way as well

If regits getting out than your all fooked, the game is well and truely gone!

retiring at 58.
beverley and york sold.3 batteries and chargers sold.2 full computer systems sold.2 brolies sold.1 electronic board 7 years old but only used about 400 times £1500 and 2 sackbarrows (250new) 100 each still for sale.cant stand the hassle.gambling commision,racecourses,a.g.t. etc.went to rasen on boxing day 1500 bets on 6 races and didnt really enjoy it.had a good think and decided to retire.im lucky i can.all pitches workable.(never had a losing year at any).anyone want more details on any of them give me a ring.had 4 job offers on course in last week so im afraid youve probably not sen the back of me.

you could get a job as 'keeper of the tin'

REGIT,

Good Luck, always!

Make reg right exs and regulations a joke ,if not enjoying get out , be lot better off. Does'nt matter how low or good picks are.

You're lucky regit.  I haven't enjoyed the game at all the last couple of years for the reasons you give.  Paperwork, admin, racecourses attitudes, ex's, traffic, hassle, hassle, hassle.  Unfortunately I'm too young to retire and too old to do anything else.

had a lot of fun at the start.
1.at catterick the firm i worked for used to opt on under the old system.they had laid 2 £5000 bets at about 2/1 the front 2 in a 5 runner in the credit office.so the job was to get the other 2 (outer a 50 shot).we were on the back line and just left the prices up.i was on the book first time and just trying to keep it neat.the rest of the ring stood in amazement as we striped the two horses but they were still winers on the off.they pulled up so we were going to do our dough even though the ring thought we were just laying dead horses.the 50 shot won and we were still laying evens on the run in.
2.other side of story at sedgefield.punter has 8 monkeys.ken tells person on computer at home to take all the 9/1.gives me the hedge bet £99-11.price crashes so kw decides to lay the fav £1000 at 3/1 and go for it.computer person backs it instead.hedge £3000-1000.goes on drift.lay bet £6000-1500.8/1 shot wins.ken on stool,daughter on computer at home.i knew whose fault it was going to be.THEY FORGAVE ME FOR THEIR MISTAKES.

you will have to write a book about these stories in between your future travels

I don't believe that any of us who are proper bookmakers enjoy it the same as we did . I've adapted with all changes and considered improvements made and do still enjoy life on the racecourse but mainly because I have much better pitches than I used to have.
as an accountant I can handle most hassle thrown my way but
if ,however , some of the aspects of the latest AGT nonsense are forced upon me [ and I don't pitch rent ] then I could quickly follow suit.
good luck , REGIT ,I'm surprised that you're in this country this month. I fly out tomorrow btw

Spot on Adge,my sentiments too,these forms are simply ridiculous,i do believe one particular person is largely responsible for this.
Like wasnot says I'm too old to do anything else and I guess its still better than most jobs but when you see how things work now its very hard to enjoy like before.

The AGT had to do something on pitch renting adge, despite 'innocent parties' such as yourself,  and presumably considered various methods they could employ. I know of some who are 'streamlining' their Schedule Y's in response and wonder if a migration from one type of schedule to another will bring a different set of questions that need to be answered ? Have a good holiday - don't spend the retirement fund too early !

Adge.just remind us again.when are you going away?

lol , I fly to Atlanta tomorrow , dervish. back early march..i know that you'll miss me

Private jet ?

THIS ONCOURSE BOOKIE LARK TURN UP SWITCH A SET OF LIGHTS ON TAKE MONEY PAY LESS THAN YOU GET IN OUT 6/7 TIMES A DAY GO HOME DRINK FINE WINES WHILE ADDING TO YOUR ART COLLECTION ON A WEEKLY BASIS . . .REPEAT.

MONEY FOR OLD ROPE

no , just cabin upgrades

I agree re the pitch renting and think having to use the same exchange account is a good move,lets just hope everybody gets treated the same.

ribero
I've never known you crack a joke but you certainly made me smile there."Hope everyone gets treated the same"
When has this ever happened since this lot took over?

Ribero

Which is the closest train station to wetherby ?

Much appreciated

Nineiron,nearest station is cattal on the York-Harrogate line about 3 miles away,if you're talking mainline stations York would be best,20-25 minutes away.

I agree tony boards on rails one for one .totally unfair always has been .pitch renting schedule y abuse should of been sorted ages ago .the forms are another pain so is quarterly accounts for lays

With the new rules coming in I wonder if Betfair have seen an increase in requests for the way their accounts are set-up/ Structured ... that is an easy one to by pass for starters

Thanks joe
Weather permitting I'll be on the rattler

Wonder how many other loopholes exist for those disposed to use them ?  If and when the AGT pursues its 'P60 policy' what measures will they take against those who fail to provide the necessary documents ?

Do you lot ever stop moaning??

If you aint happy pick up a trowel and go bricklaying in the **** and mud. . .Ok it pays alright but ffs you lot moan about your work day in day out . .


Overheads this overheads that.


I have overheads diesel tools vans to run weeks off through bad weather (The whole self employed country have overheads) Some have better jobs/pitches than others.

You lot get to do a job you obviously love on some of the greatest tracks in the land.

If you know what your doing youl grind a profit out and you obviously know what your doing.

Your "office/ building site" is in Englands back garden but oh no lets just fooking moan all day long.









Rant over

ALLPOINTS,SPOT ON